★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine
Located in the heart of the Parque Natural de las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel, between the green mountains and the Cantabrian Sea, the Pico Velasco boutique hotel is a superb example of 17th-century Cantabrian civil architecture. In the tastefully renovated interior, Inés Aguirreburualde and award-winning chef Nacho Solana showcase a traditionally based modern cuisine that always aims to highlight the full value of local and seasonal ingredients. Choose between two tasting menus: Albiar (which translates as “sunrise”), and Sincio (a Cantabrian expression that is used to denote a desi
★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine
Solana is impressively situated just a few metres from the Santuario de la Bien Aparecida, the venerated patron saint of Cantabria. If you’re looking for a picture-postcard view of the Cantabrian mountains you won’t find a better location than this, where the views from your table transport guests to a world of green meadows in which cows can been seen grazing nearby. Chef Ignacio Solana, alongside his sister Inma (sommelier and front-of-house manager), showcases contemporary cuisine with strong traditional roots that is faithful to both the sea and the mountains but with a nod to tradition an
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.4/5 · 100 reviews
Located in Ampuero, Solana is noted for modern cuisine. Food quality receives high praise for exquisite presentation and premium ingredients, though some find dishes unoriginal. Service is polarizing; while many appreciate professional care, others report rude staff and reservation issues. The ambiance features spectacular mountain views through large windows, yet the access road is described as challenging. Despite occasional service inconsistencies, the culinary execution remains a strong point for visitors seeking scenic dining.
Suitable for diners seeking high-quality modern cuisine and mountain views who can tolerate potential service inconsistencies.