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The Top 20 Caves in Santander

Looking to visit a cave in Santander on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Santander’s 20

best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Last updated: October 27, 2025

Altamira Cave

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Very well done museum, very worthwhile

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Liencres Blowhole

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Bufones (blowholes) are "coastal geysers" that are predominantly seen in eastern Asturias. These are narrow openings at the end of a cave directly on the coast, which extends above the …

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Ceiling paintings of the Altamira Cave

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The Altamira Cave covers an area of more than 5500 m². It was used from 33,600 BC until the entrance collapsed in 11,000 BC. The particularly impressive ceiling paintings are …

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Cueva Baranda

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Very curious and easily accessible, it is worth it.

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La Ojerada Caves

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Place to visit without fail. Awesome

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Ramales de la Victoria

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Ramales has well-preserved architecture, with some Indian mansions with beautiful gardens and gates. The Revillagigedo palace (18th century) stands out. However, its most valuable heritage is the group of caves …

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Culebre Cave

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Beautiful cave Cave area on the crest of the cliffs

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Aguanaz River and Frenchman’s Cave

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Legend has it that a French abbot, fleeing the Revolution, came to these places, hiding in the cave. And they say that, from so much crying, his eyes became irritated …

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Cucabrera Cave

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A cavity to protect you from the rain or the sun, with incredible views of the sea, which breaks at your feet. They have enabled it to rest and you can eat and even to make a small grill.

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La Covachona Cave and Source of the Cubón River

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In the Bº de Rioz, in Sobremazas (Medio Cudeyo), behind the public washhouse, at the bottom in the rocks is a small cave where clear and crystalline water emerges and …

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The Top 20 Caves in Santander

Altamira Cave

Liencres Blowhole

Ceiling paintings of the Altamira Cave

Cueva Baranda

La Ojerada Caves

Ramales de la Victoria

Culebre Cave

Aguanaz River and Frenchman’s Cave

Cucabrera Cave

La Covachona Cave and Source of the Cubón River

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