This tradition is already reflected in some of the oldest documents in the region, including in the cartulary of Santo Toribio de Liebana in the mid-tenth century the rich pastures of the Cantabrian mountains and valleys, the variety of cattle breeds , sheep and goats, and different processing methods provide different nuances to each cheese. A weekend dedicated to the tasting of some of the most renowned Cantabrian cheeses, allows us discover the flavors and landscapes that are formed around this rich product.

A weekend dedicated to the tasting of some of the most renowned Cantabrian cheeses, allows us discover the flavors and landscapes that are formed around this rich product. It is the best way to know all Cantabria through its cheeses.

From Santillana del Mar, setting up in a rural accommodation, now converted into a charming hotel, The inn La Casa del Organista, we can start our tour of this region of Cantabria and its different cheeses.

Source: “Cantabria through its cheeses”. Author: Journal of Gastronomy