Coastal Trails
The Broken Coast (Costa Quebrada) is an open-air geology lesson. Its geological history dates back 125 million years, and this coast is composed of fossil stratifications from that era. The Broken Coast is specifically located on a geological fold, and marine erosion and the passage of centuries have transformed this area into a perfect combination of abrasion platforms and cliffs.
And between cliff and cliff, what we will find are wild coves and coastal enclaves that look like they are from another planet. Welcome to the most beautiful green coast of Cantabria.
Wonderful locations to wander and enjoy…
The coastal stretch in the vicinity of Liencres is known as Costa Quebrada, or «Broken Coast». Just with this name, it’s easy to imagine a place full of resounding and unbelievable cliffs, enormous rocks, striking islets, small peninsulas, secluded coves, and a succession of isolated beaches that open up to the wild Cantabrian Sea. But this time, reality far surpasses the imagined, and the best way to verify it is to discover this beautiful and breathtaking geological landscape on foot.
The walking route begins in the Liencres Dunes Natural Park, next to the mouth of the Pas River. The marked trail allows you to stop at the best viewpoints and enjoy a rich substrate that facilitates the reconstruction of a geological history spanning more than 100 million years. You can also access beaches as beautiful as Somocuevas, Arnía, and Covachos. Precisely upon reaching the latter, it is advisable to begin the return to the starting point and complete the 10-kilometer route.
What do you fancy?
Coast
There are large, small, urban, wild, sheltered and calm beaches, open to the Cantabrian Sea or to Santander’s Bay.
Nature
Millions of years ago, during the Alpine orogeny, the Iberian plate collided with the European plate and fabulous mountains arose from the bottom of the sea.
Culture
Culture has many facets in Cantabria: the facet of the stone of the caves, monasteries and villages.
Health & Wellness
Modern life sets a hectic pace that directly affects our wellbeing and our health.
Sports
Cantabria is the perfect setting to choose your favourite way of enjoying thrills.
Caves
Cantabria has the highest density of caves with cave paintings in the world and has over 60 with paintings on its walls.
