Hotel El Refugio is located in the charming village of Cóbreces, in a privileged natural setting between Santillana del Mar and Comillas. A perfect place to unwind, surrounded by tranquility and scenic beauty, ideal for enjoying a vacation surrounded by nature and discovering the best of Cantabria.
We are just minutes from must-see destinations such as Comillas, Santillana del Mar, San Vicente de la Barquera, Cabárceno Nature Park, the Soplao Caves, and the Picos de Europa Mountains.
El Refugio is part of a unique rural setting, where relaxation, hospitality, and Cantabrian charm combine to offer you an unforgettable experience.




ENJOY A UNIQUE STAY AT HOTEL EL REFUGIO, SINCE 1971.
HOTEL EL REFUGIO IS LOCATED IN THE PICTURESQUE VILLAGE OF CÓBRECES, JUST 100 METERS FROM LUAÑA BEACH, IN A PROTECTED NATURAL ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL OFFER YOU TRANQUILITY AND BEAUTIFUL SEA VIEWS. OUR HOTEL IS THE PERFECT STARTING POINT TO EXPLORE THE BEST OF CANTABRIA.
CÓBRECES IS PART OF THE NORTHERN WAY OF ST. JAMES, IDEAL FOR TRAVELERS LOOKING FOR A PEACEFUL CORNER FULL OF HISTORY. Just 2 km away is the iconic Bolao Cliff, famous for being the setting for TV commercials and the film Altamira, starring Antonio Banderas.
In Cobreces, you can also enjoy local traditions, such as the artisanal production of Trapa cheese, handcrafted by the monks of the Viaceli Abbey.
Just 7 km from Santillana del Mar, where you can visit the famous Altamira Neo-Cave, a faithful recreation of the impressive prehistoric caves. We’re also just 8 km from Comillas and a short distance from Santander, where you can explore the Cantabrian capital, with its port, beaches, and iconic monuments. Hotel El Refugio offers you the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the natural and cultural beauty of La Tierra.
These views are just a small idea of what EL REFUGIO offers to the visitor, mainly intended to make the stay more pleasant and above all quiet, so that you can count on us at any time when planning your next vacation, meetings or spontaneous visits as weekends.
Just 150 meters away is the beach of Luaña of fine golden sand that provides clean and pleasantly cool waters, has showers, parking and daily cleaning, it is possible fishing, sports such as volleyball, soccer, tennis, surfing and has lifeguard surveillance from June 15 to September 15.
Our establishment is located on the west coast of Cantabria in the village of Cóbreces which has 590 inhabitants and is 3 km. away from the capital of the municipality «Alfoz de Lloredo» which includes 7 villages.
A wide range of activities and entertainment for the whole family…