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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$264 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$264
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Medio Cudeyo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and Somo ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (239 reviews)
Enjoyed the spa and massages
"Lovely place to stay with dogs if you are going to/ from ferry"

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2025

Castilla Termal Balneario de Solares
Hotel Bahia
Hotel Bahia
4 out of 5
C/ Cádiz, 22, Santander, Cantabria
The price is S$194 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$194
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Mostly it was good. Parking facilities were a disappointment because we couldn’t use them. Our small car was towing a small trailer, and this was enough to prevent us using the hotel car park. We had to park 450m away and pay 28.50 euros."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Hotel Bahia
Hotel Santemar
Hotel Santemar
4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria
The price is S$218 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$218
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (884 reviews)
"excellent service"

Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2025

Hotel Santemar
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 ...
Smuk udsigt
"Dejligt sted, lidt småt til 4 voksne"

Reviewed on 7 Dec, 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! (185 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 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! (229 reviews)
"The accommodation was very good for the price, location was quite central and it had a 24h reception."

Reviewed on 23 Oct, 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.