CONSERVATION OF INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE AT PUENTE VIESGO

The Electra power station in Viesgo began operating at the beginning of the 20th century and was responsible for supplying energy to Cantabria. Conservation and maintenance practices will be carried out on the accesses and machinery installed there, such as: cleaning, sanding, painting... All of this related to industrial heritage. Another part of the intervention consists of the recovery of the old engine house. In addition, the park of La Central in Puente Viesgo will be presented.

Lodging will be at the Albergue Pas in Aés (2 km from Puente Viesgo). Barrio Quintana s/n, 39670 Aés. Accommodation in shared rooms, bunk beds, communal showers and bathrooms, swimming pool and multipurpose romos. Meal service will include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Alternative menus may be provided by justified reasons, which must be specified at the time you book the activity. The meal will be in pic-nic format when there is any outing and excursion.

Puente Viesgo is a pretty village of the Autonomic Community of Cantabria, situated inside the ‘Valles Pasiegos’ and just half an hour and 31km from Santander. One of the most beautiful touristic attraction is the ‘Art Rural Centre’ which was created for spreading the archeologic and prehistoric heritage as it has got the ‘Monte Castillo’ caves complex, divided in four caves although only two of those are opened for visiting (‘La Cueva de las Monedas’ (coin cave) and ‘La cueva del Castillo’ (castle cave)). It also has a spa that takes advantage of the medicinal waters of the spring. The aim of the complementary activities will be to promote solidarity, coexistence, equality and participation: - A full touristic, cultural or sportive excursion day to the beach. - A thematic workshop of Cantabria’s cultural heritage. - A cave visit near the location - A biking activity. - A surfing activity. - A hiking route activity. - A workshop in equality. - A workshop on the Sustainable Development Goals.