Out and about in Cantabria


 Cantabria is a fantastic region for exploring by foot, bicycle, motorbike or car, with many out of the way gems for you to visit. Here are just a few suggestions:

Wander among giant sequoia trees on the road between Comillas and Cabezón de la Sal.

Follow the signs to climb to an impressive Cristo statue above Oreña.

Visit the torture museum in the centre of Santillana del Mar.

Let your seafaring imagination run wild at the castle at Castro Urdiales.

Enjoy a picnic or a walk (or both!) in the Casa del Monte near Ucieda.

Watch a marvellous sunset at Mogro or La Jerra (near San Vicente).

Walk along Somo’s seven kilometre beach.

Catch the ferry from Santander to Pedreña and follow the riverside walk, looking out for a wonderful variety of waterbirds.

Try to spot the sea eagles that inhabit the waters near Riocubas.

Cycle the Vía Verde from Puente Viesgo.

Visit a rectangular bull ring near Rasines.

Drive into the high mountains at Collados de Asón.

Take a tour of a medieval castle at Argüeso.

Catch live music on the Magdalena Peninsula.

Sample traditional Cantabrian pastry (corbatas) in Unquera.

Eat a paella in Santander’s fishing quarter (Barrio Pesquero).

Enjoy modern art work, live music or just a coffee in Santander’s waterfront Centro Botín.

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