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Helguera Palacio Boutique & Antique location and setting

Helguera Palacio is a 17th-century palace set in the Cantabrian countryside near Las Presillas in the Santander region of northern Spain. The property sits within the Pasiegos valleys, characterised by meadows edged with low stone walls. Guests can cycle through the valleys or explore the region on foot, with a range of outdoor activities and cultural experiences available nearby.

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Historic palace and countryside setting

The hotel occupies a 17th-century palace carefully restored by its interior designer and owner, Malales Martínez Canut. The building sits within the Cantabrian countryside, a landscape of rolling meadows, stone walls and green valleys that define the character of the Santander region. The address is Vargas, Las Presillas, Cantabria, 39679, Spain.

Pasiegos valleys and outdoor activities

The immediate setting is the Pasiegos valleys, described as the 'bucolic treasure of the Santander region.' Guests can cycle through the meadows, where low stone walls invite a slower pace. The region offers hiking, nature trails, horse riding, fishing, yoga and massage services. Nearby golf options include a 9-hole and 18-hole course. The area also provides access to paleontological cave visits, speleology and caving, mountaineering and sea fishing. Wine tastings and visits to wineries and cheese producers are available, offering insight into local food and agricultural traditions.

Facilities and practical information

The property is multi-storey without an elevator. Check-in is from 3 p.m. and check-out is before 12 p.m. Pets are welcome in at least one room and common areas for an additional cost. The hotel accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Air conditioning and internet access are available throughout the property. For groups and events, the hotel offers 2 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 80 people.

Route du Bonheur and regional context

Helguera Palacio is positioned on the Route du Bonheur, a 4-stop, 4-night itinerary running from the Spanish Basque Country through Asturias and towards Galicia and Santiago de Compostela. This route showcases the Romanesque art, wild beaches, green landscapes and mountains that characterise northern Spain.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is Helguera Palacio located?

The hotel is in Las Presillas, Cantabria, northern Spain. The full address is Vargas, Las Presillas, Cantabria, 39679, Spain.

What is the setting and landscape like?

The property sits in the Pasiegos valleys of the Santander region, a landscape of green meadows edged with low stone walls, surrounded by the Cantabrian countryside.

What outdoor activities are nearby?

Activities include cycling, hiking, nature trails, horse riding, fishing, yoga, massages, and access to a 9-hole and 18-hole golf course. Water sports like sailing, surfing and kite surfing are also available in the region.

What cultural experiences are available?

Guests can visit paleontological caves, explore speleology sites, experience wine tastings at regional wineries and visit cheese producers to learn about local food traditions.

Does the hotel have an elevator?

No, the property is multi-storey without an elevator.

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