Suances, Coastal municipality in Cantabria, Spain.
Description
Suances is a coastal town in Cantabria that stretches along a bay with five different beaches. Several small islands sit near the mouth of two rivers, shaping the character of the shoreline.
History
The settlement began as a fishing village and later developed into a significant local center. Fortifications like La Mota de Tres Palacios in nearby Hinojedo show that the area held strategic importance during medieval times.
Culture
The Las Brujas cave displays hand imprints from the Stone Age, showing that people lived and created art in this region thousands of years ago. Visitors can see these ancient marks today and understand how human presence has shaped this coastal area for millennia.
Practical
The main access roads are CA-132 toward Viveda and CA-136 toward Santillana del Mar. Bus services connect this area to other parts of the region.
Did you know?
Each of the five beaches has its own character: some attract surfers, others draw quieter visitors. The different coves and water conditions make each stretch of coast appealing to different kinds of beach users.
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Ermita de Santa Justa
4.4 km
Los Locos
1.2 km
Cuchía beach
1.3 km
Mota de Trespalacio
3.6 km
Playa de Santa Justa
4.1 km
Playa de La Concha
845 m
Playa de los Caballos
2.3 km
Faro de Suances
1.5 km
Castillo de Suances
1.2 km
Playa de La Ribera
743 m
La Riberuca
742 m
Galería El Torco
1.5 km
Playa del Huevo frito
1.5 km
Playa de Punta Ballota
3.1 km
Playa de la Tablía
1.2 km
Garita
1.7 kmBusto de José María de Pereda
5.4 kmPlaya El Sable
4.1 km
La Playuca
1 kmCasa de los Polanco
312 mMirador de La Coteruca
1 kmMirador La Cuba 2
478 mMirador de Suances
320 mMirador de La Cuba Suances
949 mScenic viewpoint
882 mScenic viewpoint
1.1 kmMonument
2.3 kmLa Casa de los Quirós
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