The environment

Santillana del Mar is a small medieval village in Cantabria, located about 5 kilometers from the coast. The town is known for its well-preserved historical and monumental heritage, and for being one of the most touristy places in the region. In the town, the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana and the Altamira Museum stand out, which houses an exact replica of the Altamira cave, declared a World Heritage Site and considered one of the best examples of Paleolithic cave art.

In the surroundings of Santillana del Mar, other places of interest can be found, such as Comillas, a coastal village with numerous modernist buildings and the famous Capricho de Gaudí; San Vicente de la Barquera, a beautiful fishing village with an impressive medieval castle; or the Soplao Cave, an important complex of underground caves. In addition, another of the charms of the region is its gastronomy, known for its fresh seafood and quality meat. To observe the local fauna, you can visit the Cabárceno Nature Park, an animal refuge of more than 750 hectares that houses close to 150 animal species. In summary, Santillana del Mar and its surroundings are an ideal choice for lovers of the history, culture, nature and gastronomy of Cantabria.