Camaleño

02Geography

Camaleño is situated in the Valdebaró valley, bordered by several municipalities including Cillorigo de Liébana and Cabrales to the north, and Vega de Liébana to the south. The Deva River flows through the municipality, originating from the Picos de Europa mountains, which dominate the local landscape.

Climate

Temperate humid with cool summers (Cfb) according to Köppen classification.

Average temperature increase

0.6 degrees over the last fifty years.

Average precipitation decrease

10 percent over the last fifty years.

03Economy

The economy of Camaleño is primarily based on livestock farming, agriculture, and the service sector, which thrives due to the influx of visitors to the Picos de Europa National Park. Local products include Quesucos de Liébana, a cheese with a protected designation of origin, and orujo lebaniego, a traditional liquor.

• Main economic activities
• Local products Quesucos de Liébana, orujo lebaniego.
• Tourism attractions Picos de Europa National Park, local gastronomy, and artistic heritage.

Camaleño is a municipality in Cantabria, Spain, known for its natural beauty and the Monasterio de Santo Toribio de Liébana.

04Cultural Heritage

Camaleño is notable for its cultural landmarks, including the Monasterio de Santo Toribio de Liébana, which is considered one of the five holy places of Christianity. The municipality also features the historic site of Mogrovejo and the Lebaniega Route, which connects with the Camino de Santiago.

• Monastery Monasterio de Santo Toribio de Liébana.
• Historic site Mogrovejo.
• Cultural route Ruta Lebaniega.