Solares

Travel Guide

Solares combines archaeological sites, palaces and culture with a spring that breathes life into a magnificent thermal spa.

A holiday in Solares can include whatever you want it to: book a stay in one of our suggested spas to balance body and mind before exploring the town's attractions. Whatever option you choose, you can relax in the waters of the Fuencaliente spring.

One of the essential monuments in Solares is the Palacio de los Marqueses de Valbuena. This classicist palace was built in 1692 and converted at the end of the last century into a hotel. Its facades and gardens are a delight. More modern is the Ramón Pelayo Cultural Centre, which hosts a wide range of exhibitions and shows. The Marqués de Valdecilla local history museum completes the town's cultural attractions.

A bargain getaway to Solares is clearly an excellent way to explore the history of Medio Cudeyo, where archaeological remains of great interest have been found. For example, without leaving the town you can visit the Mina Pepita natural and mythological park, dedicated to mythological Cantabrian beings. These magical creatures lurk in the five acres of the old mining area. Another site of great natural value is the Cabárceno natural park, just over a mile south of the town.

The early medieval site of Pico del Castillo is another stop you will want to include in your trip. This extends through the quarry located on the other side of town, after crossing the A8 Autopista del Cantábrico dual carriageway. The fortifications are among the best preserved in Cantabria, while the objects recovered from the site can be seen in the Cantabria Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology (MUPAC).

Solares is only seven and a half miles from Santander airport, which is very easily reached from anywhere in Spain. Once there, you only have to take a short bus or train ride to get to Solares. We take care of all these details when creating our Solares holiday packages, so what are you waiting for?

Castilla Termal Balneario de Solares
Castilla Termal Balneario de Solares
4 out of 5
Avenida Calvo Sotelo, 13, Medio Cudeyo, Cantabria
The price is P7,962 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
P7,962
P8,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Medio Cudeyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and Fluviarium ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
"Amazing place highly recommended"

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2025

Castilla Termal Balneario de Solares
Hotel Santemar
Hotel Santemar
4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria
The price is P4,359 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
P4,359
P4,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (862 reviews)
Hotel
"Very nice hotel, staff were efficient and friendly. Amenities were excellent, rooms clean and well maintained."

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2025

Hotel Santemar
Hotel Bahia
Hotel Bahia
4 out of 5
C/ Cádiz, 22, Santander, Cantabria
The price is P5,289 per night from 11 May to 12 May
P5,289
P5,818 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Good very convinient."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Hotel Bahia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartamentos Villafresnedo
Apartamentos Villafresnedo
3.5 out of 5
Avd. de Santander, 13, Medio Cudeyo, CB
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Medio Cudeyo. Enjoy free parking, wired Internet (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Smuk udsigt
"Dejligt sted, lidt småt til 4 voksne"

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2024

Apartamentos Villafresnedo
Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
2 out of 5
Calle Prosperidad No. 36 A y B, El Astillero, Cantabria
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in El Astillero. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (173 reviews)
"Apartamento limpio y trato cordial."

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
Estudios Aranzazu
Estudios Aranzazu
2 out of 5
Mies del Valle, 4, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7/10 Good! (227 reviews)
"The accommodation was very good for the price, location was quite central and it had a 24h reception."

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023

Estudios Aranzazu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.