The Top 20 Attractions in Cantabria
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Cantabria. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Cantabria is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
El Cable is the top station of the Fuente Dé cable car. The mechanical device is a kilometer and a half long, overcomes a drop of 750 meters in four …
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Its historical legacy, together with the natural enclave, make the municipality of Santillana del Mar one of the most beautiful and culturally rich in Cantabria.
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A beautiful place with fantastic views. It is very dizzying to lean out of the stairs to try to go down them but then the wild landscape surrounded by turquoise …
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The place is traditionally known as the “City of Archbishops”. Fishing and agriculture have long been important, but more recently the primary sector has been displaced by the tertiary sector, …
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San Vicente de la Barquera is an impressive fishing village located in the heart of the Oyambre natural park. Located between two estuaries, San Vicente faces the sea. The landscape …
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The cloister is located on the north façade of the complex and its capitals show the main decorative elements used at the time, floral, geometric and figurative. Arches on double …
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Santander) is located very close to the sea and its appearance is very austere if we compare it with others of the time.
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One of the most visited sites in Cantabria, this viewpoint offers majestic panoramic views from the cliff framed by a natural rock window that are worthy of a postcard.
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As already said, a lovely experience and saves a large detour. Difficult with a loaded touring bike on one's own as the sand is soft and the ramp steep, so …
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The very famous sculpture of Los Raqueros.
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