The document provides information about the small municipality of Arenas de Iguña, including that it has a population of 160 people, is located 49 km from Santander, and is 180 meters above sea level. Access is described as being available by car or train along the Besaya River or staying at the rural inn of Ocho Hermanas. Several landmarks are mentioned, including the mansion of the marquesa, the church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, and descriptions of the Parthenon building and English-style palace that was constructed as a summer residence for the Duke of Santo Mauro and King Alfonso XIII.

2. • Arenas de Iguña
municipality
•Population: 160
people
•Distance from
Santander: 49 kms
•180 m above sea
level

3. By car By train

4. Besaya River Ocho hermanas rural inn
La casona de la marquesa Nuestra Señora del Carmen

6. • The Parthenon
•Built in 1890
•Neoclassical style
•Greek temple
imitation

7. •English picturesque
palace, designed by an
English arquitect.
•Built 1897-1904 for
the Santo Mauro duke.
•Summer residence of
Alfonso XIII

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