Pedreña
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Pedreña is a village in the municipality of Marina de Cudeyo
, Cantabria
, northern Spain
. As of 2010, its population was 1,454.
Although located 18 kilometres (11.2 mi) from Santander
by road, it lies on a peninsula only about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) across the bay from Santander, separated from land to the east by the mouth of the Miera River. Pedreña and other parts of Santander Bay can be reached by boats which leave from Santander at regular intervals.
The most famous son of Pedreña is golfer Seve Ballesteros (1957–2011); the main avenue in the village is named after him.
the church was destroyed and left as a ruin. The golf course, Real Golf de Pedreña, lies on the coast to the east of the village and opened in 1928 with fine views of the bay of Santander.
In 1983, during development works, several slab tombs revealed a collection of some 72 silver medieval coins, which have been dated between the late eleventh and early twelfth centuries. This important "hoard" is preserved in the Regional Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology and the cemetery was declared a site of Cultural Interest in 2002.
The present parish church, Iglesia de San Pedro was built in 1950s and its construction attempted to revive elements of traditional religious architecture in the area. The work of the church belongs to the artist and painter Santander Fernando Calderon, inspired by Byzantine
frescoes.
The main festival held here is San Pedro Pedreña, a festival with great tradition. It is attended by many people from both the municipality and other surrounding towns, on 29 June every year, near the golf course. Fishing is also popular in Pedreña.
Pedreña lies on a peninsula only about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) across the bay from Santander. The main road through the village is the CA-141 which connects it to village of Somo
just across the mouth of the Miera River to the east of the village. Rubayo lies along this road, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the south of the village. A small marina
lies on the sea front, 20 metres (65.6 ft) from the golf course and a regatta
is also held.
given to him by his older brother Manuel when he was eight years old. Also born or living in this village were golfers Ramón Sota Ocejo (1938) and José Manuel Carriles Corino (1963), the hockey player Pilar González Noval (1959) and the basketball player David Doblas
(1981). The main avenue is named after Ballesteros.
Marina de Cudeyo
Marina de Cudeyo is a municipality located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain. According to the 2007 census, the city has a population of 5,000 inhabitants. Its capital is Rubayo.-Towns:*Rubayo *Pedreña*Pontejos*Gajano*Orejo*Elechas...
, Cantabria
Cantabria
Cantabria is a Spanish historical region and autonomous community with Santander as its capital city. It is bordered on the east by the Basque Autonomous Community , on the south by Castile and León , on the west by the Principality of Asturias, and on the north by the Cantabrian Sea.Cantabria...
, northern Spain
Spain
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. As of 2010, its population was 1,454.
Although located 18 kilometres (11.2 mi) from Santander
Santander, Cantabria
The port city of Santander is the capital of the autonomous community and historical region of Cantabria situated on the north coast of Spain. Located east of Gijón and west of Bilbao, the city has a population of 183,446 .-History:...
by road, it lies on a peninsula only about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) across the bay from Santander, separated from land to the east by the mouth of the Miera River. Pedreña and other parts of Santander Bay can be reached by boats which leave from Santander at regular intervals.
The most famous son of Pedreña is golfer Seve Ballesteros (1957–2011); the main avenue in the village is named after him.
History
Pedreña Cemetery is located in the ruins of the ancient parish church. The church was under the patronage of San Pedro de Ambojo. This name appears in several documents to refer to the current location of Pedreña. This medieval church is dated to the 14th or 15th century. During the Spanish Civil WarSpanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil WarAlso known as The Crusade among Nationalists, the Fourth Carlist War among Carlists, and The Rebellion or Uprising among Republicans. was a major conflict fought in Spain from 17 July 1936 to 1 April 1939...
the church was destroyed and left as a ruin. The golf course, Real Golf de Pedreña, lies on the coast to the east of the village and opened in 1928 with fine views of the bay of Santander.
In 1983, during development works, several slab tombs revealed a collection of some 72 silver medieval coins, which have been dated between the late eleventh and early twelfth centuries. This important "hoard" is preserved in the Regional Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology and the cemetery was declared a site of Cultural Interest in 2002.
The present parish church, Iglesia de San Pedro was built in 1950s and its construction attempted to revive elements of traditional religious architecture in the area. The work of the church belongs to the artist and painter Santander Fernando Calderon, inspired by Byzantine
Byzantine
Byzantine usually refers to the Roman Empire during the Middle Ages.Byzantine may also refer to:* A citizen of the Byzantine Empire, or native Greek during the Middle Ages...
frescoes.
The main festival held here is San Pedro Pedreña, a festival with great tradition. It is attended by many people from both the municipality and other surrounding towns, on 29 June every year, near the golf course. Fishing is also popular in Pedreña.
Geography
SOMO
State Oil Marketing Organization is an Iraqi National Company responsible for marketing Iraq's oil. It is headquartered in Baghdad, Iraq....
just across the mouth of the Miera River to the east of the village. Rubayo lies along this road, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the south of the village. A small marina
Marina
A marina is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats.A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships or cargo from freighters....
lies on the sea front, 20 metres (65.6 ft) from the golf course and a regatta
Regatta
A regatta is a series of boat races. The term typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboat race series are also called regattas...
is also held.
Notable landmarks
- Real Golf de Pedreña
- Puerto Deportivo de Marina Pedreña
- Iglesia parroquial de San Pedro
- Casa de los Padres Jesuitas o del Conde Portillo
- Casa de Nocedal
- Escuelas
Notable people
Golfer Seve Ballesteros (1957–2011) was born and died in Pedreña. He learned the game while playing on the beaches near his home, at the time while he was supposed to be in school, mainly using an 3-ironIron (golf)
An iron is a type of club used in the sport of golf to propel the ball towards the hole. They are so-called because historically the clubhead was generally made from iron. Whilst the vast majority of modern irons are still made from iron, it is almost always its stronger and more durable alloy,...
given to him by his older brother Manuel when he was eight years old. Also born or living in this village were golfers Ramón Sota Ocejo (1938) and José Manuel Carriles Corino (1963), the hockey player Pilar González Noval (1959) and the basketball player David Doblas
David Doblas
David Jesús Doblas Portilla is a Spanish basketball player, playing the forward position.- Clubs :* Melilla - LEB - 1999/2000* Ulla Oil Rosalia - LEB - 2000/2002* CB Granada...
(1981). The main avenue is named after Ballesteros.