The beautiful village of Santillana del Mar grew up around a monastery founded in 870 that became in the 12th century the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana.
Its old town is an architectural treasure with cobbled streets and stone houses dating back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Among its main attractions are the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, one of the best examples of Romanesque in Cantabria, and the famous Caves of Altamira, with Paleolithic rock art. Santillana del Mar is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain and is an outstanding tourist destination for its history and charm.
31km from Santander, Santillana del Mar is known as "the town of three lies" because it is neither holy, nor flat, nor has sea.
Activities in Santillana del Mar
Comillas
Comillas is a charming coastal village in Cantabria, Spain, known for its rich modernist architecture and natural environment.
It stands out for hosting the Gaudi's whim, one of the few works by the architect Antoni Gaudí outside Catalonia. In addition, it has the Sobrellano Palace, the Pontifical University of Comillas, and the Church of San Cristobal, They reflect the history and splendor of the 19th century aristocracy.
Its beaches, such as Playa de Comillas, along with its old town, make Comillas a popular cultural and tourist destination in northern Spain.
Activities in Comillas
Suances
Suances, a charming coastal town in Cantabria, combines history and nature perfectly. It is located at the mouth of the Saja and Besaya rivers and its strategic location made it an important commercial port in Roman times.
Suances also stands out for its beaches, such as the Los Locos beach, ideal for surfing, or the La Concha beach, perfect to enjoy the sun and the sea as a family. In addition, its natural environment invites you to do various outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling or horseback riding.
Activities in Suances
Cabárceno
Cabárceno Nature Park, in Cantabria, is a semi-wild reserve located in an old mine, where more than 100 species of animals from all over the world live in freedom in a natural environment.
With trails, viewpoints and a cable car, the park combines the experience of a safari with the Cantabrian landscape charm.
Cabárceno's uniqueness lies in the breadth and naturalization of the spaces for these animals, the size of certain social groups (such as elephants or gorillas), and the success in breeding and conservation programs of threatened species. This allows you to observe very natural behaviors and enjoy a more immersive experience.
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