Besaya Valley, Valley region in Cantabria, Spain
The Besaya Valley extends across 426 square kilometers of central Cantabria, with Torrelavega serving as its administrative capital and commercial center.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the valley developed into an industrial hub, with coal mining operations shaping its economic landscape.
The municipalities within the valley maintain local festivities throughout the year, preserving traditional Cantabrian customs and regional celebrations.
The valley connects to other regions through the A-67 motorway and the Santander-Palencia railway line, making it a central transport corridor.
The Besaya River Basin, covering 1,030 square kilometers, receives 1.3 cubic kilometers of annual precipitation, supporting local hydroelectric production.
Location: Cantabria
GPS coordinates: 43.26717,-4.07205
Latest update: March 15, 2025 14:44
Cave of Altacosa
12.8 km
Cave of El Castillo
9.1 km
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
13.3 km
Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana
14.2 km
Palacio de los Hornillos
8.6 km
Laberinto de Villapresente
11.5 km
Cueva de La Pasiega
9.1 km
Church of San Jorge, Las Fraguas
8.9 km
Viaducto de Montabliz
18.2 km
Giant stele
1.1 km
Ermita de Santa Justa (Ubiarco)
17.7 km
Cave of Las Monedas
8.8 km
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Torrelavega
9.6 km
Monte Dobra
5.9 km
Museo de la Tortura, Santillana del Mar
14.1 km
Estadio El Malecón
9.3 km
Hermitage of San Román de Moroso
5.5 km
Los Locos (Suances)
19.2 km
Playa de Usgo
20.1 km
Church of la Virgen Grande, Torrelavega
9.2 km
Palacio de Velarde
14.3 km
Cuchía beach
19.1 km
Caverna de Las Chimeneas
9.1 km
Cueva de Hornos de la Peña
3.5 km
Tower house of Calderón de la Barca family
12.5 km
Ría de Mogro
21.8 km
Pico Jano
19.4 km
Mercado de Ganados de Torrelavega
8.6 kmReviews
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