Carol's Guidebook
Sightseeing
These caves are beautiful and only 10 km from Solaria. You should book in advance as they are usually full in summer. If you want to have lunch nearby check out Casa Augusto in alceda. You can find the website in the food section. There is also a really famous place for ice cream In ontaneda ( also in food section).
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cueva de El Castillo
These caves are beautiful and only 10 km from Solaria. You should book in advance as they are usually full in summer. If you want to have lunch nearby check out Casa Augusto in alceda. You can find the website in the food section. There is also a really famous place for ice cream In ontaneda ( also in food section).
Make sure to book in advance. A beautiful Old mine with eccentric Stalactites and stalagmites. One of the few places you will find them in the world.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cueva El Soplao
s/n Barrio el MazoMake sure to book in advance. A beautiful Old mine with eccentric Stalactites and stalagmites. One of the few places you will find them in the world.
A medieval town to get lost in. Lots of little bars and restaurants.
266 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santillana del Mar
A medieval town to get lost in. Lots of little bars and restaurants.
Food scene
Really good for a beer in the afternoon or dinner with some tapas. They have a very good menu of the day for about 15 euros for lunch which has a first course, second course and dessert. Only 4 km away.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante La Puentecilla
18 Bo. el PuenteReally good for a beer in the afternoon or dinner with some tapas. They have a very good menu of the day for about 15 euros for lunch which has a first course, second course and dessert. Only 4 km away.
Amazing breakfast and great bread. Order a “desayuno “ it comes with coffee and a croissant or toast with butter and jam or grated tomatoes and olive oil. All wonderful choices. All for 2,50 euros!
They also bake great pizzas from Thursday to Sunday. Order them by phone and pick them up 30 minutes later.
El Pilar
23 Barrio la CalzadaAmazing breakfast and great bread. Order a “desayuno “ it comes with coffee and a croissant or toast with butter and jam or grated tomatoes and olive oil. All wonderful choices. All for 2,50 euros!
They also bake great pizzas from Thursday to Sunday. Order them by phone and pick them up 30 minutes later.
This restaurant belongs to the Michelin star next door. It has a terrace with a garden, great for the warmer months and a gorgeous renovated grain storage ( hórreo) which has been converted into a dining room.
They offer a closed menu with first, second course and dessert plus wine for 19 euros. A great deal. Make sure to call and make a reservation especially on weekends.
Le Hórreo
18 Barrio MonsenorThis restaurant belongs to the Michelin star next door. It has a terrace with a garden, great for the warmer months and a gorgeous renovated grain storage ( hórreo) which has been converted into a dining room.
They offer a closed menu with first, second course and dessert plus wine for 19 euros. A great deal. Make sure to call and make a reservation especially on weekends.
This is where the locals go on weekends for the aperitivo ( snack before lunch). Order some rabas ( fried calamari) and un blanco ( dry white wine). Also has good traditional food if you want to have lunch or dinner.
Mesón Puente Viejo
7 Calle MonseñorThis is where the locals go on weekends for the aperitivo ( snack before lunch). Order some rabas ( fried calamari) and un blanco ( dry white wine). Also has good traditional food if you want to have lunch or dinner.
Michelin star restaurant only 3 km away from Solaria. Michelin star…. I think that says it all. ;)
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Nuevo Molino
18 Bo. MonsenorMichelin star restaurant only 3 km away from Solaria. Michelin star…. I think that says it all. ;)
If you go to the caves of el castillo, this restaurant is close by. It has great traditional food. If you are hungry order the cocido Montañes, a typical stew with white beans and lots of meat. Delicious!
Restaurante Casa Augusto
75 Barrio AlcedaIf you go to the caves of el castillo, this restaurant is close by. It has great traditional food. If you are hungry order the cocido Montañes, a typical stew with white beans and lots of meat. Delicious!
Fantastic blue cheese ice cream. There is usually a line but it is well worth the wait.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Helados López - Ontaneda
27 Bo. OntanedaFantastic blue cheese ice cream. There is usually a line but it is well worth the wait.
This restaurant/cafe has a beautiful terrace with very good food. A
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Hostal Restaurante
13 Bo. el PuenteThis restaurant/cafe has a beautiful terrace with very good food. A
Beach
This is a beautiful beach only 10km from Solaria. It is great to lay out at in the summer and you can go for a walk the rest of the year. The views getting there and from the beach are incredible.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Valdearnas
This is a beautiful beach only 10km from Solaria. It is great to lay out at in the summer and you can go for a walk the rest of the year. The views getting there and from the beach are incredible.
A beach with Beautiful views and no waves. Great for kids. Make sure you get there because there isn’t a lot of parking.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Mogro - Usil
A beach with Beautiful views and no waves. Great for kids. Make sure you get there because there isn’t a lot of parking.
White sands and turquoise waters. Very local.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Usgo
White sands and turquoise waters. Very local.
Supermarket
BM Supermercados
17 Barrio Sorribero AltoOnly 5 km away and it has everything you might need.
A local butcher, Pedro has a little bit of everything and it’s on the way from the highway.
Carnicería Don Pedro
26 Bo. la CalzadaA local butcher, Pedro has a little bit of everything and it’s on the way from the highway.