Villacarriedo is part of the Valles Pasiegos, an area of small villages and mountain scenery in the Pisueña valley. The centre of Villacarriedo is 180 m away; Ermita de la Concepción is 70 m away and Iglesia de San Martín is 240 m away. Parque Luciano Abascal, 900 m away, offers a nearby green space for a walk. Palacio de Donadío, one of the area's historic buildings, is 2 km away.
For an excursion, Cabárceno Nature Park is 12 km away. Selaya is 1.7 km away and Abionzo is 1.6 km away, while the La Pedrosa and La Braguía viewpoints are 3.8 and 4 km away, respectively. Santander Airport is 30 km away; Puerto Chico and Santander Port are 35 km away. In Villacarriedo, El Fogón is 650 m away and Restaurante Español is 1.8 km away.
The mountain scenery invites you to explore the surrounding area on foot; the La Pedrosa and La Braguía viewpoints are useful landmarks for planning outings and admiring the valley. In spring and summer, longer days make it easy to combine hiking with visits to nearby villages; in autumn, the paths offer another way to discover the rural surroundings. Cabárceno can be a separate day trip, while Palacio de Donadío, the chapel and the church make for a closer walk. Selaya and Abionzo round out the options for visiting different villages in the Valles Pasiegos.
Chapel of la Concepción
— Small chapel close to the village, easy to include in a local walk.
70 m
Church of San Martín
— Church in the Villacarriedo area, a few minutes' walk away.
240 m
Cabárceno Nature Park
— Wildlife and nature park, a notable day trip from the village.
12 km
Palace of Donadío
— Nearby historic building, notable for its architecture and local heritage.
2,0 km
La Pedrosa Viewpoint
— A panoramic spot for admiring the nearby mountains and valleys.
3,8 km
La Braguía Viewpoint
— Mountain viewpoint offering views of Cantabria's rural landscape.
4,0 km