Valle de Villaverde

Valle de Villaverde is a valley and administrative enclave in Cantabria, Spain, a separated territory that is surrounded by the municipality of Villaverde. The landscape shows typical features of Cantabrian mountain valleys with green slopes and a small settled core.

The valley emerged as an enclave through administrative boundaries drawn over time that separated the territory from its larger municipality. This geographical peculiarity shaped the settlement's development and relative isolation.

The valley is regarded by locals as a place where traditional ways of life and small community bonds remain central to daily existence. The tight-knit nature of the settlement shapes how people interact and live together.

The valley is typically accessible by roads passing through Villaverde, as it is completely surrounded by that municipality. Visitors should be aware that services and infrastructure in this isolated territory are basic and limited.

As an administrative enclave, this valley is a rare example of a geographically isolated territory within Cantabria. This unusual arrangement makes the area a special case in the region's administrative organization.

Location: Cantabria

Capital city: La Matanza

Elevation above the sea: 190 m

Shares border with: Trucíos-Turtzioz, Artzentales, Karrantza Harana / Valle de Carranza

GPS coordinates: 43.23231,-3.28244

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:21