The Most Beautiful Towns and Villages to Visit in Cantabria, Spain
Cantabria is one of the smallest Spanish regions. It sits at the top of the country in between Asturias and the Basque Country and is filled with natural beauty – mountainous peaks, rugged coastlines and gushing rivers. Here are the most beautiful towns and villages to visit in Cantabria.
Santillana del Mar
Architectural Landmark
Comillas
Architectural Landmark
The town of Comillas sits in a spectacular location, right on the edge of a long crescent beach and on a peninsula sticking out into the sea. It’s filled with historic architecture, charming cobbled streets and Modernista-style buildings. Standing on a hill above it all is the magnificent Comillas Pontifical University. It’s also home to one of Gaudí’s colourful constructions, the quirky El Capricho.
Castro Urdiales
Architectural Landmark
Liérganes
Historical Landmark, Natural Feature
‘Cute’ is probably the best word to describe Liérganes, whose streets are lined with classic pieces of architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries, all perfectly preserved and maintained. Sitting at the foot of two hills, it was declared to be of National Historic-Artistic Interest. The most interesting part is the old town, called El Mercadil, where you’ll find sights such as the Palace of Rañada, the church of San Sebastián and the houses of Setién and Cañones.
Santoña
Architectural Landmark
San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria
Historical Landmark
Potes
Natural Feature