Why stay here?
A 20th-century palace estate in eastern Cantabria, surrounded by mature gardens and well placed for the coast, caves and the Asón valley.
Why it stands out
The palace-and-gardens setting gives Limpias a restful estate atmosphere in a region rich in coast and caves.
How long to stay
Two nights works well if you want both coast and inland Cantabria.
Best route role
Use Limpias between Hondarribia/Bilbao-area travel and Santillana del Mar or Fuente Dé.
Eguilor Palace and its garden estate
The Parador occupies the Eguilor Palace estate, a substantial early-20th-century residence associated with the summer court of Alfonso XIII.
Its historicist architecture and large landscaped grounds create the feel of a country estate rather than a medieval monument.
Between the Cantabrian coast and the Asón valley
Limpias provides access to Laredo, Santoña, Castro Urdiales, nearby cave sites and the green valleys of eastern Cantabria. It works particularly well for travelers moving between the Basque Country and central Cantabria.
More about the stay
The new Hotel de Limpias is located on the Eguilor Palace estate, which was the summer headquarters of the Council of Alfonso XIII. The Palace is composed of a great cubic block with four pseudo-towers on each corner of the same height as the main building. Constructed in a rustic style, notable features include the masonry of its walls which contrasts with the corner ashlars and above all the large balconies and a historicist monumental gate with a modernist touch.
The estate has diverse and catalogued woodland (some of the specimens have been given World Heritage status) located in an area of great ecological wealth.
The Hotel has all the services expected of an establishment of this category with the added value of its extensive gardens (55,000 m2), a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and tennis and paddle courts.
In addition it has ideal facilities for the hosting of all kinds of banquets, social gatherings and business conventions.
Is Limpias right for your trip?
Road-trippers crossing northern Spain from the Basque Country into Cantabria.
Travelers interested in coastal towns, caves and green valleys.
Visitors who prefer a garden estate to a dense old-town hotel.
Place this Parador in Cantabria
Cantabria’s Paradores pair naturally with Asturias, the Basque Country and Castile and León. Expect historic towns, mountain access and a slower northern-Spain pace.
Explore all Paradores in Cantabria →Start here. Then fan out.
Use the local map for geographic context, then compare the nearby Paradores below before deciding where the route should go next.
What to see nearby
- Caves of cultural interest.
Covalanas (cave paintings).
Cueva del Valle (educational tour).
Mirón (archaeological site). - Boat trips.
Laredo.
Santoña.
Castrourdiales. - Centres of Interest to Tourists in the Asón valley in Rasines, Ramales, Soba, Ruesga, Limpias, and Ampuero.
Prehistory.
Wetlands.
Stonework.
River Ecology.
Indianos.
Forrestry.
Potholing.
Arredondo.
Soba.
Ruesga. - Network of Museums .
Ethnographical.
Maritime.
Swords. - Cabárceno.
- Cuevas de Altamira.
- Source of the Asón River.
- Descenso del Asón (river trip).
- La Bien Aparecida.
- Laredo.
- Santander.
Activities and ways to spend your time
- Canoeing
- Golf
- Mountain Biking
- Paddle Tennis
- Paragliding
- Potholing
- Rambling
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water sports
Regional flavor
Some examples of typical local dishes that can be enjoyed are rice with abacanto, bean stews, varieties of cheese, and famous sweets such as Corbatas de Unquera, sabaos pasiegos and pantortillas de Reinosa.
Before you build the stay into your route
Use the map for context
The Atlas map shows where this property sits relative to other Paradores. Actual road distance and driving time can differ substantially from straight-line distance.
Check the dates you need
Use the verified Booking.com handoff to check live availability for your dates before fixing the surrounding route.
Allow time for the destination
Use the regional guide, nearby places and Journey links as planning context rather than treating the Parador only as a place to sleep between long driving days.
Planning a stay at Parador de Limpias
What kind of building is the Parador de Limpias?
It occupies the Eguilor Palace estate, a 20th-century historic residence set within extensive gardens.
Is Limpias useful for the Cantabrian coast?
Yes. Laredo, Santoña and Castro Urdiales are among the natural coastal excursions from the property.
How many nights make sense in Limpias?
Two nights is a good choice if you plan to combine coast, caves and the Asón valley.
Can I book Parador de Limpias through Paradores Atlas?
Paradores Atlas does not take the reservation itself. The Check availability link opens the verified Booking.com property/availability page in a new tab, where booking and payment are completed.
