Cantabria is an exquisite part of Spain, with a beautiful coastline of cliffs and beaches, and a string of valleys cutting into the coastal ranges, each with their own unique culture. Food is excellent. Within an hour’s drive of the house (and generally less) there are a wealth of beaches and hiking opportunities. Both Bilbao and Santander are less than an hour’s drive. Santander is a beautiful and sophisticated city with many lovely beaches, while Bilbao is industrial-chic and of course the Guggenheim is unmissable.
Hiking
Paseo del Molinar (Frias and the cascadas of Tobera)
Beaches
Paleolithic caves
Cantabria and Asturia are full of paleolithic caves with ancient rock art, many of which can be visited. There are two quite close to the house: Cullalvera and Covalanes. Entrances hourly 10.40-18.40 except 14.40; closed Sunday.
Cities and towns
Santander
- Botin Museum
- Palacio Magdalena
- Modern Art museum
- Wild beach
Bilbao
- Guggenheim– Richter exhibition
Historical sites
Romanesque etc churches in the area:
Further afield
El Capricho de Gaudi, Comillas
Festival en España 