Parc naturel Macizo de Peña Cabarga

The Macizo de Peña Cabarga is a nature park in Cantabria featuring limestone formations, deep gorges, and dense forests across the landscape. The terrain consists of sharp rock edges covered in lush vegetation and valleys carved by water and erosion.

The park has a long history of iron mining dating back to Roman times, which shaped the region economically for centuries. This mining tradition eventually ended, allowing the natural landscape to recover over time.

Local people value this place as part of their regional identity and use it for traditional activities like hiking and foraging in the forests. The park remains important to daily life in the surrounding communities.

The park is accessible through several entry points and parking areas with walking trails of varying difficulty. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and prepare for changing weather conditions, as elevation changes can bring sudden shifts in climate.

Erosion has created a network of callejones, narrow ravines that wind through the park like natural corridors. These red clay formations create a striking contrast with the surrounding green vegetation and are a distinctive feature rarely seen elsewhere.