Braña la Pornacal
An uninhabited village that preserves and documents rural architecture and an endangered way of life.

📜 Largest and best-preserved braña in northwest Spain, an uninhabited seasonal settlement.
🔍 Features unique thatched-roof cabins called teitos, important for cultural preservation.

Why Go

🏡 Explore unique teito architecture, 34 structures remain
⛰️ Enjoy incredible mountain views and green forests
🚶 Access many hiking trails in the Cantabrian Mountains
🐄 See plenty of cows on the way

Why Avoid

🚗 Remote location, requires car or a 1-hour hike
🚫 No public transportation or shuttles
❄️ Can experience heavy snow in winter

Tips

🗓️ Best to visit late spring, summer, or early fall.
🗺️ Located south of Villar de Vildas, connected to other brañas by hiking trails.

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