{"id":42017,"date":"2021-07-30T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T06:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=42017"},"modified":"2021-08-02T13:58:06","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T11:58:06","slug":"noja-cantabria-guide-responsible-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/noja-cantabria-guide-responsible-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"Noja (Cantabria): Guide for Responsible Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you want to get to know one of the most sustainable places in Cantabria and Spain? Discover Noja through this green guide<\/h2>\n

Noja<\/strong> has a privileged location on the east coast of Cantabria<\/strong>, a few kilometers from Santander and Bilbao<\/strong> in the north of Spain<\/strong><\/a>. It’s the perfect location to visit places such as the Altamira Caves,\u00a0Guggenheim Museum<\/strong>, and much more! Let’s discover Noja and find out the best things to see and to do in this beautiful place.<\/p>\n

What to see in Noja<\/h2>\n

1. The Albaic\u00edn Palace<\/h3>\n

The Albaic\u00edn Palace<\/strong> or House of Do\u00f1a Obdulia Bonifaz is a historic residence dating back to the 18th century, remodeled in 1916 by the architect Leonardo Rucabado.<\/p>\n

Inside this beautiful building there is a botanical garden<\/strong> with more than 45 varieties of species, a swimming pool, a tennis court, a vegetable garden, and the “birdhouse<\/strong>“. Currently, the Albaic\u00edn Palace is the municipal house of culture, home to music courses, musical associations, and SIANOJA. In addition, guided tours take place inside the house, which we advise you not to miss.<\/p>\n

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Palacio de Albaic\u00edn, photo by Wikipedia<\/div><\/div>\n

2. Velasco Palace House<\/h3>\n

The Casa Palazzo de Velasco is located in the Plaza de la Villa in Noja. It is one of the most representative elements of the city for its great value and its history. Furthermore, the Via Reale passed in front of this palace. The oldest element of the whole is the tower<\/strong>, built in the twelfth century. On the facade of this house-palace, above the balconies there are three shields: the shields on the sides, in Baroque style, represent the coat of arms of the Santelices and Fern\u00e1ndez de la Isla families, and the one in the center stands out with the coat of arms of Velasco and Castillo, sealed with a marquis crown and mounted on the cross of Santiago.<\/p>\n

3. El Carmen Palace House<\/h3>\n

The Palacio del Carmen house, located in the Fonegra district, was built on an L-shaped tower. Its founders are Juan Antonio Cabanzo y de la G\u00e1ndara and Josefa de Assas Venero. Outside the house you can see the coats of arms of the founders. In addition, the residence has the chapel of the Virgen del Carmen.<\/p>\n

Currently, this building is undergoing restoration with the aim of becoming a research center and tourist area.<\/p>\n

4. Casona de la Torre<\/h3>\n

The 17th-century Casona de la Torre is located in the Cabanzo district, located in the urban area of Noja. This house-palace which belonged to the first mayor of Noja Don Juan de Cilla consists of the chapel, the tower, and the house.<\/p>\n

5. House of Captain Venus<\/h3>\n

The house of Captain Venero (Casa Arn\u00e1iz), founded in the 17th century, is located in the district of Cabanzo. Of this house, we can highlight its large romantic style garden and its coats of arms representing Cabazo and Venero.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Santiago Abella on Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

6. Church of San Pedro<\/h3>\n

The 11th-century church of San Pedro is located in the highest part of the town, precisely in the Plaza de la Villa; where its Gothic-style tower stands out. In addition, another Renaissance tower built at the end of the seventeenth century by Galizano is discovered. The church has a transept plan with three naves, highlighting the central one, which is the widest. Inside there are some important sculptures, although the image of San Pedro in Baroque style placed on the main altar is the most important, being the patron saint of the parish.<\/p>\n

7. Roman Bridge<\/h3>\n

It is a medieval bridge that is found going down towards Trengand\u00edn<\/strong>, on the way to the Helgueras district. This Roman bridge is made up of five arches, although only three are currently seen.<\/p>\n

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Roman bridge by Noja Turismo<\/div><\/div>\n

8. Hermitages<\/h3>\n