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Ruente

Cantabria, Spain · Europe

About Ruente

Ruente works well as a base: 10 minutes from Cabezón de la Sal, 12km from El Soplao Cave.

Ruente is a town located in Cantabria, Spain. With a population of 992, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ruente sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ruente to your route.

About Ruente

Ruente is a municipality in Cantabria, Spain. It is situated in the lowest part of the Cabuerniga valley and it is the biggest village in the zone.

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Where is Ruente located?

Ruente is located in Cantabria, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 43.2583 latitude, -4.2679 longitude.

What is the population of Ruente?

Ruente has a population of approximately 992 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
992
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Cantabria
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.2583, -4.2679

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Ruente

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

El Soplao Cave

An old mining cave turned underground wonderland of rare eccentric stalactites that defy gravity, reached by a little mine train.

12 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Comillas & El Capricho de Gaudi

A charming Cantabrian coastal town featuring one of Gaudi's earliest and most whimsical buildings, the sunflower-adorned El Capricho.

14 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Playa de Oyambre

A wild golden arc of dune-backed sand within a protected natural park, framed by green meadows and the distant Picos de Europa.

16 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Cave of Altamira

The 'Sistine Chapel of Paleolithic Art,' containing stunning 36,000-year-old polychrome bison paintings on cave ceilings.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Santillana del Mar

A flawlessly preserved medieval town of cobbled lanes and golden-stone manor houses, dubbed 'the town of three lies' by Sartre.

20 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Desfiladero de la Hermida

Spain's longest gorge carves a dramatic 21km road between towering limestone walls along the Deva river into the Picos.

31 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Santander & El Sardinero

An elegant coastal city with a spectacular crescent bay, grand belle epoque beach promenades, and the striking Botin Centre.

45 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Puerto de San Glorio

A 1,609 m pass on the N-621 between Potes and Riaño, famed for the nearby Mirador de Llesba brown-bear monument and grandstand views of the Picos de Europa massifs.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Ruente

  • 31 kmDesfiladero de la HermidaSpain's longest gorge carves a dramatic 21km road between towering limestone walls along the Deva river into the Picos.
  • 45 kmPuerto de San GlorioA 1,609 m pass on the N-621 between Potes and Riaño, famed for the nearby Mirador de Llesba brown-bear monument and grandstand views of the Picos de Europa massifs.
  • 46 kmFuente De Cable CarA vertiginous cable car rockets 750m up a sheer cliff into the heart of the Picos de Europa, opening onto a high alpine plateau of trails.
  • 64 kmDesfiladero de los Beyos (N-625)The N-625 threads one of Europe's narrowest road gorges, squeezed between towering limestone walls along the Sella river on the western edge of the Picos de Europa.
  • 78 kmMirador del FituA 1927 concrete viewing platform perched on the AS-260 mountain road, offering a single sweeping panorama of both the Picos de Europa and the Asturian coast.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ruente.

Cabezón de la Sal

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Luzmela

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Comillas

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Los Corrales de Buelna

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Reocín

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17 km awayPop. 7,230

San Vicente de la Barquera

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Cartes

🇪🇸 Spain

18 km awayPop. 3,780

Santillana

🇪🇸 Spain

19 km awayPop. 4,042

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