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Situated in Cantabria, Barranco de la Valamera is a canal accessible to anglers with a valid Spanish fishing licence. Species present include Brown Trout, Barbel.
Night fishing is not permitted at Barranco de la Valamera. Plan for daytime sessions only.
At 16 miles from Santander, Barranco de la Valamera is a realistic destination for UK anglers using the Brittany Ferries overnight crossing.
Regional fishing licence — Cantabria is not part of the interautonomous scheme. A separate regional licence for Cantabria is required. Contact the Cantabria environmental authority (consejería de medio ambiente) for current fees and purchase options.
Water tier at Barranco de la Valamera: Unknown — check locally
Barranco de la Valamera holds brown trout, barbel.
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All anglers require a valid Spanish inland fishing licence before fishing in Cantabria. Contact the Cantabria regional authority for licence purchase details.
Barranco de la Valamera is 16 miles from Santander. The Brittany Ferries Portsmouth–Santander overnight crossing (~24–30 hours) is the most popular route for UK anglers heading to Spain.
Most UK carp and coarse anglers reach Spain by taking the Brittany Ferries crossing from Portsmouth to Santander (~24 hours) or Plymouth to Santander (~20 hours), landing in northern Spain. Alternatively, fly to Barcelona, Madrid or Zaragoza for central and eastern venues.
A state fishing licence is required in Spain, issued by each Comunidad Autónoma. Requirements differ between regions.
Spain's carp fishing season is broadly year-round, though the intense summer heat (July–August) can push fish very deep and make daytime sport difficult on exposed reservoirs. The best carp fishing windows are spring (March–June) when water temperatures rise and fish feed heavily before spawning, and autumn (September–November) when temperatures cool and fish feed up for winter. The large Extremadura reservoirs (Cijara, Orellana, Garcibáñez) and Aragón's Embalse de Mequinenza are particular highlights for UK specimen hunters. Night fishing is essential in summer months — confirm the rules on your licence before setting up after dark.
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