Ruinas del Aeródromo de Orzales

Ruinas del Aeródromo de Orzales

Discover Orzales, a Spanish hamlet famed for its bread and an abandoned airfield with an unusual, flourishing forest surrounding it. Explore the historic Church of San Román and El Mozo chalet, too.

Orzales is a locality in Campoo de Yuso, Cantabria, Spain, known for its bread, which is beloved throughout the comarca. In 2012, Orzales had a population of 95 people (INE), and it is 848 meters above sea level. Orzales is 5 kilometers from La Costana, the capital of Campoo de Yuso. Orzales boasts an interesting history: an aerodrome was built near the village during the Spanish Civil War and was in use until 1939. Today, a monument with a helicopter blade outside the village commemorates this historical location, and a forest of robe trees surrounds the airfield, creating an ideal spot for birdwatching. Located near the comarcal road, the traditional El Mozo chalet is a notable residential building in Orzales.

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Written by Nik Frost

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