Top 23 places to see in Cantabria

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Scattered locations

(32km)

Take a walk in the old...

Cabárceno Natural Park

The Natural Park is located in Cabárceno, Pisueña Valley 17 kilometres from...

Castro Urdiales

(47km)

The Church of Santa Ma...

The Castle of Santa Ana

Brazomar Beach

Puente Viesgo

(17km)

The caves of Puente Viesgo

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A great combination of art and history! : Another archaeological site which contains the oldest known cave painting. It was a great experience to go into the cave and witness the different formation inside the cave. It's about 3 euros entry fees. It was indeed time well spent learning and exploring.

The Caves of Monte Castillo, located in the Cantabrian town of Puente Viesgo, contain one of the ... [..]

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(74km)

The Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana

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A visit to the beautiful pilgrimage site: This Gothic-style church has a lot of religious as well as historic significance. There are no entry fees to this pilgrimage site. We loved visiting the peaceful chapel with the holy cross, which is the highlight of the site. It is one of the largest pieces of the Lignum Crucis, the cross of the Christ.

The Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana is a Roman Catholic monastery located in the district o... [..]

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Church of Santa María (Lebeña)

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My trip was organized most efficiently, : My trip was organized most efficiently, despite the large (40) number of participants. Smooth transition from place to place, information and especially expert local guides made this trip totally pleasurable. lovely trip i would like to recomend all of you..

The Church of Santa María ) is a church located in Cillorigo de Liébana, Spain. It was declared ... [..]

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Mogrovejo, village

Cantabria

(26km)

National Museum and Research Center of Altamira

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A reconstructed royal cave with tons of information about the past: This Unesco World Heritage Site tells you all you need to know about the cave of Altamira. We were near Santillana, so this visit was nearby and we'd say totally worthwhile. The trip was a little too long for us and we were tired by the end of it. But, the museum was impressive and a great reconstruction of the authentic cave of Altamira.

The National Museum and Research Center of Altamira is a center dedicated to the conservation of... [..]

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Colegiata y Claustro de Santa Juliana, collegiate church

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Must See : The Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana is located in the old town of Santillana de Mar and is the most significant building in Santillana del Mar. Where it is located, there was a temple that was replaced in the 12th century by the one we now know. In its origins it was a Benedictine monastery.

The Colegiata y Claustro de Santa Juliana is a collegiate church located in Santillana del Mar, ... [..]

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Santillana del Mar Zoo

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Refreshing Childhood Memories: Zoos are always fascinating for children. For us adults, they evoke nostalgic memories of the past days when we were young and playful. In this zoo, one can enjoy the company of some of the rarest and endangered species of animals in the world. The butterfly house is magical.

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Novales, village

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Worth A Visit : A little hidden in the small town of Novales is this little "posada" or small hotel. I only go to the restaurant though and have never stayed there. It's a seemingly humble place but the quality of the food is excellent. The low temperature cooked rib is a must if available.

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Sobrellano Palace

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Great Place : Visit highly recommended. To be able to visit its interior, it is necessary to do the guided tour, which costs only 3 euros. It lasts about 25 min, and you can visit the rooms on the ground floor of the building, which preserve the original wooden floor and furniture.

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Dunes de Liencres Natural Park

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Great Experience : It is one of my favorite areas. It gives rise to one of the parts of Costa Quebrada. It has a large parking lot that fills in sunny days. And the beach is beautiful. Surfer zone 100%. Highly recommended. Great place to visit.