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Alar del Rey

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Alar Del Rey

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Alar del Rey, Spain

Updated June 26, 2026

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Unusual Attractions in Alar del Rey

Alar del Rey, Spain

The Santander to Alar del Rey Railway Line

This is not a heritage railway, but when the new high speed line fully opens in 2032, at least part of this magnificent and historic line should be preserved.

Alar del Rey, Spain

The Canal de Castilla

This ambitious 18th century project never achieved its aim as a means of navigation but remains an essential component of agriculture and water supply in central Spain

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Santa María de Mave, Spain

Convent of Santa Maria de Mave

This former monastery or convent is now, in part, a boutique hotel, but the church linked to it is intact.

4 miles from Alar del Rey

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Old Wind Pumps at Santa Maria de Mave

Four unusual buildings of similar shape which were once important to the local agriculture

4 miles from Alar del Rey

Entrance to Ermita de Santa Maria

Olleros de Pisuerga, Spain

The Ermitas of Olleros de Pisuerga

This tiny Palencian village has two churches described as "Ermita" with the larger one known as the "Cathedral of Rock Romanesque".

6 miles from Alar del Rey

Aguilar de Campoo, Spain

Central Hidroeléctrica in the Canyon de la Horadada and the Tuerces Hiking Trail,

A historic engineering feature in a spectacular setting leading to a hike through the Spanish "Colorado" up to a geological wonder on the plateau above.

6 miles from Alar del Rey

San Pedro, Spain

San Pedro de Cervatos Erotic Carvings

A small church ornamented with medieval erotic sculptures.

22 miles from Alar del Rey

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