City: Cantabria
Top Things to do in Cantabria
10 Things to do in Cantabria That You Shouldn't Miss
Cantabria (/kænˈtæbriə/, /-ˈteɪ-/; Spanish: [kanˈtaβɾja]) is a historic Spanish community and autonomous community with Santander as its capital city. It is bordered on the east by the Basque Autonomous Community (province of Biscay), on the south by Castile and León (provinces of León, Palencia and Burgos), on the west by the Principality of Asturias, and on the north by the Cantabrian Sea (Bay of Biscay).
Restaurants in Cantabria
1. Palacio Real de La Magdalena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,551 reviews
Reviewed By Zugersee53 - Nicosia, Cyprus
Great outside walk around the building with excellent views in all directions. A must to participate on the guided tours inside the building. Guided tour is in Spanish.
2. Parque de Cabo Mayor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By HappySharingCompany - Altorf, France
Cabo Mayor Semaphore is a reminder of the Fiterra one in a smaller size it offers a beautiful sightseeing view on the Mouros Islands and as in Fisterra 260 degrees sea view. deligthed in early evening to watch the Sunset. Happy Sharing Happy Outside
3. Playa Primera de El Sardinero
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,360 reviews
Reviewed By HappySharingCompany - Altorf, France
Lovely Sandy beach clear Water for another visit to Saint James on Camino Santiago Retourno in Santander. Calm Waters and marvelous sunbathing really liked it Sardinero Playa is so beautiful and large it about 3 kms i guess and can be 200m large sand playa from sea water. Vamos a la Playa Happy Sharing Happy Outside
4. Monasterio de Santo Toribio de Liebana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
This 17th-century monastery contains what is reputed to be a splinter from Christ's cross.
Reviewed By melindal514
We loved this stop outside of Potes. We all speak Spanish, so we were able to enjoy the tour in Spanish by the Padre. It was fascinating to learn a bit of history of the monastery and the relics.
5. Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabarceno
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,793 reviews
Reviewed By Gonzolongo - Edenbridge, United Kingdom
You can’t really call this place a zoo as it is so different to the norm. The enclosures are huge which is great. It is one of the first places I have been where the animals are so active and I think this is due to the large spaces they have. The bear enclosure is the best example of this whereby you have to really look around the whole rocky outcrop to spot them. You do need a car. I would recommend at least 5 hours. There is a place to get a bite to eat which is fine, but I would recommend taking a picnic. Also entrance prices are not cheap so check online first where you might get a better deal. It’s a great day out and worth the journey.
6. Peninsula of Magdalena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,763 reviews
Reviewed By bgillat - Amherst, United States
Well preserved building in the middle of this beautiful park makes the Peninsula of Magdalena a great place to visit with families and friends. Highly recommended
7. El Capricho de Gaudi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,052 reviews
The Caprice is a palace designed by the amazing architect Antoni Gaudí i Cornet and is considered to be one of the jewels of European Modernism. While exploring the interior, exterior and the gardens, you will discover a work of great colour, inspired in nature and full of symbolism.
Reviewed By FactotumDellaCitta - London, United Kingdom
This little architectural gem in the coastal town of Comillas, is well-maintained and easy to tour. We enjoyed walking through the house and the grounds, including the excellent explanatory materials.
8. Playa De Berria
9. Faro del Caballo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 343 reviews
On the cliffs of Mount Buciero, point of entry to the Bay of Santona (Cantabria), you will find this magic place of turquoise waters which is accessed after almost 700 steps.
Reviewed By A3336TWmichaele - Broughton Astley, United Kingdom
Stunning views and surroundings. My wife and I decided to visit this place today after looking at photos on the internet and the place is stunning. Beware though, the nearest place to leave the car is 1.8km away and then there is a very steep, rocky and stoney hike before you reach the top of the stairs down to the lighthouse. There are 763 stairs each approximately 12-14 inches tall to reach the lighthouse but it is definitely worth a visit if you're reasonably fit, but do remember going down the steps is the easy bit.
10. Museo de Altamira
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,547 reviews
Reviewed By Samadai - Toulouse, France
Besides the actual museum, which is interesting enough in itself, Altamira offers a reproduction of the real cave, which currently can only be visited by 5 people a week for preservation reasons. But the reproduction offers a very realistic experience because it is the same size as the real one, with a lot of added information. Visits to the cave are for a limited number of people even if it’s a reproduction, and the tickets are timed for that reason. If you skip the cue as some do, and enter the museum, you will only see the museum, and miss the opportunity to see the cave, which is the unique experience offered by this museum. At the busiest times of year there is a line at the ticket office, but one can also buy the ticket on line. Tickets sold on line, however, are for guided tours. If you do not speak Spanish, the best option is to download the official museum app, which is free and works exactly as an audiogiude (and using ear or head phones is also advisable, as one should be quiet in the cave).
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