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
Cantabria, Spain · Europe
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.
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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Ruente is located in Cantabria, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 43.2583 latitude, -4.2679 longitude.
Ruente has a population of approximately 992 people, making it a town in Spain.
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natural wonder
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
April to October
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