HPUV1, Puente Viesgo, North Spain
Belle Epoque Spa hotel in the verdant Cantabrian mountans
Originally constructed in 1898, this Belle-Epoque hotel is recognised as one of northern Spain’s most prestigious Spas. Comprised of two main buildings connected by an underground passage, this 4-star country hotel is a 4-minute walk from the town of Puente Viesgo and 1.8 km from the fabulous cave of El Castillo, featuring the oldest known cave art in Europe.
Rooms are traditional and feature elegant wood furniture, some have terraces. Upgraded rooms have contemporary decor, and suites feature a separate sitting room.
Though enjoying a tranquil setting the hotel is strategically placed at the centre of Cantabria, a stone’s throw from Santander. This is the ideal base for exploring the ‘lost-in-tine’ interior valleys, the rugged coast and the city. Don’t miss the Cabarceno Wildlife Park just nearby which boasts an elephant enclosure big enough to house the entirety of Madrid’s Zoo!
Accommodation
133 rooms comprising of doubles, twins and individual rooms, superior rooms with terrace, junior suites and suites.
Hotel Features
Prestigious Spa complex with modern 'Temple of Water'
Full range of Spa treatments available (extra charge)
Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Restaurants and bar
Free on site parking
Restaurant
The restaurant ‘El Jardin’ offers fine dining in an elegant setting specialising in local Cantabrian food and offering a wide selection of wines.
The ‘Cafeteria El Parque’ is less formal and offers breakfast snacks and lighter meals. The cafeteria has a large terrace in spacious gardens with ancient trees and the imposing view of Monte Castillo.
Should you wish to venture out there are a handful of good local bars and restaurants in the village.
Hotel Facilities
24 Hour ReceptionTour Booking Service
WiFi all areas
Spacious Grounds
Lift
Garden/Patio/Terrace
Shared Lounge / TV Area
No smoking in hotel
Luggage storage
Laundry Service
Air Conditioning
Sports and Wellbeing
Swimming Pool (outdoor, seasonal)Gym
Spa
Room facilities (all rooms)
En-suite bathroomHeating
Air conditioning
WIFI
TV
Walk-in shower
Shower over bathtub
Hairdryer
Dining
Restaurant, open to the publicBars / restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
Bar, open to the public, serving drinks and light snacks
Packed lunch service
Parking
On-site parking (free)On-street parking
Electric vehicle charging station
Pets
No pets allowedPets allowed by prior arrangement - please consult
Puente Viesgo, Cantabria, North Spain
At the gateway to the Valle de Pas, Puente Viesgo is a pretty village set right on the river, famous for its elegant spa and prehistoric caves. Whilst not as grandiose as the Altamira Cave in Santillana here you can still see the original paintings close up and get a better feeling of how the Cro-Magnon people lived – truly fascinating!
Although only half an hour from Santander you can already feel a change of pace here and there are some great little bars and restaurants. There are no end of scenic drives and a ‘Via Verde’ cycleway which runs south into the beautiful Valle de Pas or north right into Santander.
Famed as one of the best preserved of all the valleys of ‘Green Spain’ the Valle de Pas offers a fine heritage of monasteries and Romanesque temples as well as unique the humble, yet unique, shepherd’s dwellings known as ‘cabañas pasiegas’, some dating back to the 16th century. There’s some fantastic walking, the spectacular Cabarceno Wildlife Park and one of northern Spain’s best Spas at Puente Viesgo – and the cliff-backed coves and sandy beaches to either side of Santander are within easy reach…
Finally make sure to sample the local produce made with the unusually creamy local milk – a packet of ‘Sobaos’ should last you a week – bet they don’t though!
