Cantabria is located between the high peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains and the Cantabrian Sea, which give it a spectacular beauty alternating between sea and mountain landscapes.. The abundance of its forests, green meadows and extensive valleys, makes it easy for nature lovers to practice outdoor sports.
- Santillana del Mar.
- Juan Infante Street
- Main Square
- Merino Tower
Direction: Merino Tower, Main Square, 8, 39330 Santillana del Mar., Cantabria
- Tower of Don Borja.
Direction: Don Borja Tower, Main Square, 7, 39330 Santillana del Mar., Cantabria
telephone: +34699265469
- City hall
Direction: Main Square, 1, 39330 Santillana del Mar., Cantabria
telephone: +34942818075
- Vine House
Direction: Main Square, 0, 39330 Santillana del Mar., Cantabria
Schedule: mars to sunday 10.00 to 2:00 p.m. and from 16.00 at 6:30 p.m.
telephone: +34942818398
- Eagle House
Direction: Main Square, 0, 39330 Santillana del Mar., Cantabria
Schedule: mars to sunday 10.00 to 2:00 p.m. and from 16.00 at 6:30 p.m.
telephone: +34942818398
- Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana
Direction: Arenas Square, 1A, 39330 Santillana del Mar., Cantabria
Schedule: mars to sunday 10.00 to 1:00 p.m. and from 16.00 at 6:00 p.m.
telephone: +34639830520
- Palace of the Velardes
Direction: Arenas Square, 8, 39330 Santillana del Mar., Cantabria
- Convent of San Ildelfonso
Direction: Avda. from Le Dorat, 4, 39330 Santillana del Mar., Cantabria
telephone: +34942818036
- Diocesan Museum
Direction: Avda. Dorat, S/N, 39330, 39330 Santillana del Mar., Cantabria
Schedule: mars to sunday 10.00 to 1:30 p.m. and from 16.00 at 7:30 p.m.
telephone: +34942840317
- caves of Altamira
Direction: 39360, Cantabria
telephone: +34942818815
Known as the town of the three lies: she is not holy, neither flat nor has sea, Santillana del Mar.(1) It will take us back to medieval times while we walk through its cobbled streets where we will find historical-artistic heritage.
Once arrived at the place, we will start from Juan Infante Street (2), that will take us back several centuries through its stone houses with wrought iron and wood balconies, in addition to their coats of arms and family shields carved on their facades.
At the end of the street we will find the Main Square (3) from town. Here we will observe the facades of their houses and buildings of Gothic style as Merino Tower (4) and the Tower of Don Borja (5). We can take a break in the surroundings of the square and gather strength in one of its establishments where we can try the gastronomy of Cantabria.
There are exhibits in City hall (6) and in the famous Vine House (7) y Eagle House (8). Even so, Casa del Cura is one of the best known for being full of flowers decorated on its wooden balconies.
Another of the places to visit without leaving the town is the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana (9), built at the beginning of the 12th century and one of the country's Romanesque jewels. A religious temple that gave rise to the name of this small Cantabrian town.
If we go around the Collegiate Church after your visit, in the Plaza las Arenas we will find the Palace of the Velardes (10) built in the mid-16th century by Alonso de Velarde. Noted for its early Renaissance architecture and lineage coats of arms.
If we want to take a memory of this town, in the Convent of San Ildelfonso (11), located next to Diocesan Museum (12), It has among its claims the fabulous artisan sweets that the Poor Clares prepare and that they sell in their own store.
We will close our visit to the town with a tour of the caves of Altamira (13), known as the Sistine Chapel of rock art and declared a World Heritage Site where there are engravings of Homo Sapiens from the Upper Paleolithic.
- pots
- Tower-house of Orejón de la Lama
Direction: C/ Virgen del Camino, 6, 39570 pots, Cantabria
- St. Vincent Parish Church
Direction: C/ de Sta. Oil, 22, 39570 pots, Cantabria
telephone: +34942730393
- Quiviesa River
- San Cayetano Bridge
- Jail Bridge
- Infantry Tower
Direction: C/ Independence, 39570 pots, Cantabria
Schedule: Monday to Sunday from 9.30 to 2:00 p.m. and from 16.00 at 7:30 p.m.
telephone: +34942738107
The second day of the visit we will walk to one of the most attractive towns in Cantabria for being surrounded by spectacular mountains between rivers and streams., pots (1).
Its old town has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest. Its streets, crossed by numerous bridges, they have buildings and monuments of numerous centuries of history since it was the manor of the infante Tello in the fourteenth century, and from 1445 belonged to the Marquis of Santillana.
The buildings of interest stand out, such as the Tower-house of Orejón de la Lama (2), the parish church of San Vicente (3) whose constructive elements it possesses are from the fourteenth century to the eighteenth century.
Following the walk through the quiviesa river (4) we will find the crossing of several old bridges known as the one of San Cayetano (5) y from jail (6)
Another of the most emblematic sites is the Infantry Tower (7) which was the solar house of Íñigo López de Mendoza, the Marquis of Santillana. A large masonry building with five floors and a roof terrace surrounded by cornices of modillions.
We cannot leave this wonderful town without trying its gastronomy in one of its establishments to taste dishes such as Lebanese stew and game meat stews. Besides, if we want to get hold of some souvenir, every Monday they exhibit a traditional market rooted in the region.
- Palace of Festivals
Direction: 39004 Santander, Cantabria
- Cantabrian Maritime Museum
Direction: Avda. by Severiano Ballesteros, s/n, 39004 Santander, Cantabria
Schedule: mars to saturday from 10.00 at 6:00 p.m.
telephone: +34942274962
- Santander City Council
Direction: Town Hall Square, 1, 39002 Santander, Cantabria
Schedule: monday to friday from 8.30 at 1:30 p.m.
telephone: +34942200600
- Porticada Square
Direction: Porticada Square, S/n, 39003 Santander, Cantabria
- Santander Wall
Direction: Pl. Velarde, 39001 Santander, Cantabria
Schedule: mars to sunday 11.00 at 2:00 p.m.
telephone: +34942203099
- Santander Cathedral
Direction: C/ Somorrostro, s/n, 39002 Santander, Cantabria
telephone. +34942226024
- Asuncion Square
- Booty Center
Direction: Albareda Pier, Promenade of Pereda, s / n, 39004 Santander,
Schedule: mars to sunday 10.00 to 2:00 p.m. and from 17.00 at 8:00 p.m.
telephone: +34942047147
- Santa Lucia Parish Church
Direction: C/ Daoiz and Velarde, 11, 39003 Santander, Cantabria
telephone. +34942211723
- Prehistory Museum
Direction: C/ Bailén, s/n, 39004 Santander, Cantabria
Schedule: mars to sunday 10.00 to 2:00 p.m. and from 17.00 at 8:00 p.m.
telephone: +34942209922
On the second day we will tour the historic center. The first stop will be Palace of Festivals (1) to find out where theater cycles are held, operas. dance and music.
Nearby is the Cantabrian Maritime Museum (2), full of maritime history exhibits with whale skeletons, an aquarium and a restaurant overlooking the bay.
Then we will get to know the impressive Santander City Council (3) for its outstanding architecture. We will also visit the Porticada Square (4) and then we'll head to the Santander Wall (5), an archaeological museum.
We will continue the visit heading towards the Santander Cathedral (6), two churches decorated with gothic elements and ancient statues.
To rest and regain strength, we can walk around the area Asuncion Square (7) and enter some of its establishments with gastronomic offers.
once rested, we will visit Booty Center (8), an art center where there are exhibitions and activities in a building designed by the architect Renzo Piano. Then we will visit the Santa Lucia parish church (9) on the outside.
Before the end of the stay, we will visit the Museum of Prehistory and Archeology of Cantabria (10), with objects from prehistory to the Middle Ages and interactive exhibitions.
Finally, We will spend the afternoon shopping in the city to take home souvenirs from the capital of Cantabria.