City: Cantabria
Top Things to do in Cantabria
Top 10 Things to do in Cantabria, Spain
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. Picos Xtreme
Overall Ratings
5 based on 154 reviews
If you want to enjoy the most stunning and steepest Mountains in Spain you are in the right place!! We will show you this amazing place in the world through diferent activities such as trail running, nordic walking, hiking, ski mountaneering, rackets of snow and much more!!Feel alive!!
Reviewed By Aimee N - Fort Collins, Colorado
We did the Via Ferrata La Hermida with Oscar in late March, and loved every minute! After emailing various companies Oscar gave the most professional and prompt response, and answered every question of mine over the next month. Our group of 4 loved the VF La Hermida, even though 2 are rock climbers (they were never bored) and 2 people afraid of heights (they made it over the Tibetan bridge and scarier parts with Oscar's encouragement). We 100% recommend doing this route with a guide, because he had extra equipment for the Bridges and also the way (especially back down) is not very clear. Thanks Oscar!!
2. Cueva Covalanas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 191 reviews
3. Cave of El Castillo
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4.5 based on 539 reviews
The Cave of El Castillo contains a very well preserved cave art ensemble and an archaeological deposit with a stratigraphic sequence dating back from the Lower Paleolithic Era (about 150,000 years ago) to the Bronze Age (about 6,000 years ago).
Reviewed By Sharon L - Palo Alto, California
We were a very small group and the guide was very patient in explaining the details of the drawings and the rock formations. Very informative. I had no problems with the online purchase of tickets....I had to guess that their requirement of a DNI was the city I lived in.........it let me continue, so I guess that was right. Careful to wear shoes that have rubber soles, because it is very slippery. A few of the other members in our party wore leather soled shoes. They said to prepare for cold inside the cave, but I found it very humid and warm.
4. Beach of La Franca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By keithhd888 - London, United Kingdom
Beach is accessible direct from the hotel and is clean. Water was cold (in May) but a couple of people braved it. No shops so no rubbish strewn about, nice sun trap and sheltered from the wind.
5. Playa de La Arnia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By MariaESpain - Spain
This is one of my favourite Beaches in the city. It is located in a very appealling rocky environment, which is amazing either when the tide is low or when the swell is Brusque and intense. La Arnía is a golden and soft sandy beach with clear blue water. There is a good bar and restaurant over the cliff. You can park your car there and walk down a small path. It is definitely a must in your list if you happen to be in the north of Spain. It is great for photos.
6. Playa de Langre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By meonwanderer - Clanfield, United Kingdom
Leave the CA141 at Loredo or Galizano and take back road to Langre then follow beach (playa) signs to cliff top car park to be treated to an unspoiled terrific view of this beautiful Cantabrian bay. Lots of steps down from car park to beach but manageable for families and the abundant surfers enjoying rolling breakers. Virtually no on site facilities so bring your own pic nic and drinks and just relax. Loads of space and lovely sandy beach! Great location to cycle to.
7. Peninsula of Magdalena
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By AndaLibra - Bucharest, Romania
The palace itself was not open for a visit, therefore we concentrated on the park itself. First we took a ride in the little tourist train. We received some information regarding the park and the castle, available only in Spanish and then we walked around on foot. We paid a visit to the penguins (they were hiding in their caves), seals and sea lions and then went to see 2 of the ships that conquered the New World. There are plenty of things to do if one wants to spend a full day: tennis courts, beach, horse riding or just walking around the peninsula and enjoying its beautiful scenery.
8. Playa Somo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By pilipili2009 - Anvers
Beautiful sandy beach. Its advatnages compared to others is its size, there is always sapce even on crowded days. Also great for those who like walking. The nicest walk is towards the playa de El Puntal (towards Santader). At the tip, you are less than 1000 m from Santander. Great surf as well, and again, as the beach is large, never too overcrowded on the waves.
9. Playa De Berria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 406 reviews
Reviewed By arnorab - London, United Kingdom
Long, wide, unspoiled, clean beach with no cafes, mess or noise. Lots of surfers from time to time but they bother no one. Never crowded or noisy. Easy parking.
10. Playa De Valdearenas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
