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Santoña, Seaside municipality in Cantabria, Spain.

Santoña extends across a plain and mountainous area between Mount Buciero and Mount Brusco, facing the Cantabrian Sea at 7 meters elevation.

The French forces, supported by the British Royal Navy, conducted a military assault on Santoña in 1719 during the War of the Quadruple Alliance.

The Church of Santa María del Puerto, constructed between the 13th and 17th centuries, contains a reredos with Flemish paintings from the 15th century.

The municipality maintains stable temperatures throughout the year, with maximums near 19°C and minimums around 8°C, suitable for visiting in any season.

The port of Santoña supplied the nao Santa María, which became one of the three vessels Christopher Columbus used in his journey across the Atlantic.

Location: Cantabria

Capital city: Santoña

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Shares border with: Noja, Argoños, Escalante, Laredo

Website: http://aytosantona.org/ca_

GPS coordinates: 43.44139,-3.45750

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20

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