Altamira Cave
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One of the greatest prehistoric treasures in Europe, famous for its cave paintings.
What to see in Cantabria
These are the 11 places you cannot miss if you travel to Cantabria. Save your favourites and open them in Google Maps to plan your route.
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Santoña Marshes Natural Park
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A natural wetland paradise, ideal for nature lovers and birdwatching.
Santander
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The capital of Cantabria, known for its port and beaches such as El Sardinero.
Comillas
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A picturesque coastal town famous for its Modernist architecture, such as the Sobrellano Palace.
Picos de Europa
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A spectacular natural park offering breathtaking landscapes and hiking routes.
Santillana del Mar
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A medieval town of cobbled streets and manor houses bearing coats of arms, with the Romanesque Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana.
Cabárceno Nature Park
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A former open-pit mine turned into a park where animals from five continents live in semi-freedom.
San Vicente de la Barquera
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A fishing town with a castle, the church of Santa María de los Ángeles and views of the Picos de Europa across the estuary.
Potes
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A stone town in the heart of Liébana, at the foot of the Picos de Europa, with the Infantado tower and its bridges.
El Castillo Cave
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Cave at Puente Viesgo with hand stencils and red discs over 40,000 years old, among the oldest paintings in Europe.
Castro Urdiales
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Coastal town whose harbour is overlooked by the Gothic church of Santa María, beside the castle lighthouse and medieval bridge.
About Cantabria
Cantabria is home to the Cave of Altamira, one of the gems of prehistoric art, whose replica can be visited at the museum next to the original cave, and to villages such as Santillana del Mar, Comillas, Potes and San Vicente de la Barquera. Santander, the Santoña Marshes and the Picos de Europa complete a region between sea and mountains.
Frequently asked questions about Cantabria
What to see in Cantabria in one day?
A good route is Santillana del Mar and the Altamira Museum in the morning and Comillas, with Gaudí's El Capricho, in the afternoon, ending in San Vicente de la Barquera.
When is the best time to visit Cantabria?
June to September for beaches and trails; in spring and autumn there are fewer people and the countryside is very green, though a raincoat is a good idea.
Which villages to visit in Cantabria?
Santillana del Mar, Comillas, Potes, San Vicente de la Barquera, Castro Urdiales and Bárcena Mayor.