Ampuero
About Ampuero
Ampuero is a municipality in the middle Asón Valley in Cantabria, known for its August bull runs (declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest) and as the starting point for kayak descents on the River Asón. The town sits where the valley opens up and the river gains volume, surrounded by fertile meadows and limestone mountains.
The international Asón River canoe descent, a sporting tradition spanning decades, centres on Ampuero. Local companies offer guided kayak descents for all levels. T...
Ampuero is a municipality in the middle Asón Valley in Cantabria, known for its August bull runs (declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest) and as the starting point for kayak descents on the River Asón. The town sits where the valley opens up and the river gains volume, surrounded by fertile meadows and limestone mountains.
The international Asón River canoe descent, a sporting tradition spanning decades, centres on Ampuero. Local companies offer guided kayak descents for all levels. The area is also a starting point for horseback rides along the river meadows and hiking in the surrounding hills.
Ampuero connects the coast (Laredo 15 minutes away) with the interior mountains (Ramales and the Asón Natural Park 10 minutes away), serving as the natural hinge of the Asón Valley.
Highlights
- • Kayak descent on the River Asón for all levels
- • August bull runs: Festival of National Tourist Interest
- • Horseback rides along river meadows
- • 15 min from Laredo (coast) and 10 min from Ramales (mountains)
