Cantabria, Autonomous region in northern Spain
The territory spans across 5,253 square kilometers between the Cantabrian Sea and mountains, featuring green valleys and limestone formations throughout the landscape.
The region gained its status as an autonomous community in 1981, marking a shift from its previous administrative structure within the Spanish government system.
Local celebrations include agricultural fairs where farmers present their livestock, while regional dishes incorporate fresh seafood from coastal waters and dairy products.
The northern Spanish climate brings frequent rainfall exceeding 1,000 millimeters annually, supporting the growth of extensive grasslands for cattle farming.
The Cabarceno Nature Park, established in a former mining area, contains over 150 animal species living in natural conditions across 750 hectares.
Location: Spain
Inception: 1982
Capital city: Santander
Shares border with: Asturias, Castile and León, Basque Autonomous Community
Address: Cantabria, Spain
Website: http://cantabria.es
GPS coordinates: 43.33333,-4.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:46
Cantabria includes port towns, natural beaches, mountains, and prehistoric caves. The region features Santander with its urban beaches, medieval villages like Santillana del Mar, the Altamira Caves with Paleolithic paintings, and the Picos de Europa National Park. The coastline alternates between cliffs and sandy beaches, while inland there are green valleys and traditional villages.
Cave of Altacosa
10.8 km
Cares Trail
72.9 km
El Capricho
24.3 km
Cabarceno Natural Park
12.1 km
Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana
56.8 km
Naranjo de Bulnes / Picu Urriellu
67.9 km
Picos de Europa National Park
69.5 km
Palacio de la Magdalena
24.2 km
Ojo Guareña
43.1 km
Cave of El Castillo
5.4 km
Cave of El Soplao
33.5 km
Ebro Reservoir
37.5 km
Pico Tres Mares
46.4 km
Pyramid of Puerto del Escudo
34.1 km
Palacio de Sobrellano
24.5 km
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
10.9 km
Botin Centre
21.3 km
Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana
10.8 km
Sardinero
23.3 km
Fuente Dé cable car
69.1 km
Palacio de los Hornillos
16.7 km
Laberinto de Villapresente
10.2 km
Faro del Caballo
48.3 km
Church of Santa María
49.6 km
Cueva de La Pasiega
5.5 km
Monastery of Santa María la Real in Aguilar de Campoo
63.8 km
Lignum Crucis of Santo Toribio de Liébana
56.8 km
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