Laredo, Coastal municipality in Cantabria, Spain
Description
Laredo is a coastal municipality in Cantabria that stretches along a curved beach with the Cantabrian Sea on one side. Rocky formations naturally protect the shoreline and shape the local landscape.
History
The old quarter known as Pueblo Viejo was built with defensive walls starting in the 13th century to protect against attacks from the sea. This core settlement shaped how the place grew over the following centuries.
Culture
The August flower festival brings elaborate floats covered in fresh blooms through the streets in a colorful celebration. Residents actively participate in this event that transforms the town for several days.
Practical
The municipality is well connected by regular buses to larger cities like Bilbao and Santander operating throughout the year. Visitors on foot will find the place easy to explore, with beaches and the old quarter within walking distance.
Did you know?
The Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion holds a notable collection of Flemish altarpieces with detailed stonework carvings. This religious building connects local history with artistic treasures brought from northern Europe.
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Cantabria is a region where water, stone, and forest meet. You can walk along the coast where cliffs drop sharply into the sea, then turn inland to find valleys full of green grass and small villages built from local stone. Port towns sit beside the water, their harbors filled with fishing boats....
La Salvé
2.1 km
Church of Santa María de la Asunción, Laredo
175 m
Old town hall of Laredo
309 m
Gurugú
3.7 km
Palacio del Infantado o del Condestable, Colindres
3.7 km
Playa del Regatón
3.6 km
Capilla del Espíritu Santo
371 m
Iglesia de San Martín
217 m
Puerto de la Soledad
260 m
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Laredo - Dr. Velasco
492 m
Casa consistorial de Colindres
3.7 kmMuralla medieval s.XIII
178 mInstallation artwork, Work of art
782 mCasa del Condestable de Castilla
215 mBatería de cañones
441 mMuralla medieval s. XIII
160 mLos Tres Pescadores
799 mMonumento Faro
3.7 kmInstallation artwork, Work of art
3.6 kmSculpture, Work of art
4.6 kmBatería de cañones
465 mInstallation artwork, Work of art
902 mLa Atalaya
393 mFuerte El Rastrillar
345 mMirador del Alto de Laredo
710 mScenic viewpoint
2.2 kmMirador de El
246 mScenic viewpoint
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