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Palace of the Mier family
Eighteenth century mansion with baroque elements. Outstanding example of mountain architecture in the Cabuérniga Valley.
Cantabria / Cantabria
CantabriaCantabria
Carmona
CantabriaCantabriaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Low tourist numbers expected.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
230m
ALTITUDE
S. XVII
MANOR HOUSES
60
INHABITANTS
S. XVI
CHURCH
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Carmona, the essence of Cantabria in every street.
Carmona defines one of the identifying features of the traditional Cantabrian village model, a reflection of an economy that prioritizes agricultural, livestock and forestry uses, to the detriment of a more comfortably ordered urban development. This locality occupies the flat space of the Quivierda river valley around an extraordinarily compact habitat, as a result of the peasants' need to enjoy as much cultivated land as possible. In this area, a mixed model has been developed for centuries, based on a semi-extensive livestock farming dominated by the Tudanca cow, and a subsistence agricultu
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Parish Church of San Roque
Temple of the XVIII century with altarpiece of the XVII century and relief of the Virgin of Carmen. Religious reference of the town.
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Asomada del Rivero Viewpoint
Panoramic views of the village and the Saja Reserve, with the Picos de Ozalba and the Sierra del Escudo de Cabuérniga in the background.
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Traditional streets and houses
Cobblestone streets with rural stone houses from the XVII and XVIII centuries: arches on the first floor and balconies. Typical mountain architecture.
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Craftsmanship of the albarquero
Carmona is "the flower of the albarqueros": one of the few villages that preserves the craft of making albarcas (traditional Cantabrian wooden shoes).
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La Pasá and Cabuérniga Valley
On the last Saturday of September, La Pasá is celebrated: the descent of the Tudanco cattle from the mountain passes, with folklore and gastronomy. Carmona belongs to the municipality of Cabuérniga, in the Natural Park Saja-B...
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Carmona is located in Cantabria, Cantabria.
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