Ampuero

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Ampuero

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Ampuero is a municipality in the middle Asón River valley in Cantabria, midway between the coast (Laredo, 10 min) and the mountains (Ramales de la Victoria, 10 min). It is known for its August bull runs — declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest — and as the starting point for the Asón River canoe descent, one of the classics of active tourism in Cantabria. The Asón flows through the municipality creating a riverside landscape of rapids and pools that make it an ideal river for canoeing and kayaking. Proximity to the Santoña Marshlands allows combining the river with kayak routes through the Natural Park channels. Ampuero preserves a town centre with noble houses and a notable parish church, and serves as a service hub for the valley.

Highlights

  • • Asón River canoe and kayak descent
  • • August bull runs (Festival of National Tourist Interest)
  • • Gateway to the Asón Valley and Santoña Marshlands
  • • 10 min from Laredo (coast) and Ramales (mountains)
  • • Kayak through the Natural Park Marshlands

Best time to visit

Spring and summer for the Asón descent (best water flow). August for the bull runs. Autumn for marshland kayaking with migratory birds.

Practical tips

Canoasón is the main canoe descent operator, based in central Ampuero. If visiting in August, book accommodation well in advance for the bull runs. From Ampuero you can quickly reach the beach (Laredo) and the mountains (Asón Valley).

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Frequently asked questions about Ampuero

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In Ampuero there are activities of these types:

Near Ampuero there are also activities of these types: Paddle surf, Horseback Riding / Horse Riding Routes, Boat Rental, Boat Trips, Candle.

Ampuero has 3 kid-friendly activities.
Asón River canoe or kayak descent (7 km, from €25) and kayak routes through the Santoña Marshlands (12 km). Also caving, via ferrata and climbing in Ramales de la Victoria, 10 minutes away.
In August, during the patron saint festivities. The Ampuero bull runs are declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest.
Yes, it is midway between the coast (Laredo 10 min, Santoña 15 min) and the mountains (Ramales 10 min, Asón Valley). Bilbao and Santander under 1 hour.

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