City: Cantabria
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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Cantabria, Spain
Cantabria (/kænˈtæbriə/, /-ˈteɪ-/; Spanish: [kanˈtaβɾja]) is a historic Spanish community and autonomous community with Santander as its capital city. It is bordered on the east by the Basque Autonomous Community (province of Biscay), on the south by Castile and León (provinces of León, Palencia and Burgos), on the west by the Principality of Asturias, and on the north by the Cantabrian Sea (Bay of Biscay).
Restaurants in Cantabria
1. Palacio Real de La Magdalena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,551 reviews
Reviewed By Zugersee53 - Nicosia, Cyprus
Great outside walk around the building with excellent views in all directions. A must to participate on the guided tours inside the building. Guided tour is in Spanish.
2. Parque de Cabo Mayor
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4.5 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By HappySharingCompany - Altorf, France
Cabo Mayor Semaphore is a reminder of the Fiterra one in a smaller size it offers a beautiful sightseeing view on the Mouros Islands and as in Fisterra 260 degrees sea view. deligthed in early evening to watch the Sunset. Happy Sharing Happy Outside
3. Playa Primera de El Sardinero
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4.5 based on 1,360 reviews
Reviewed By HappySharingCompany - Altorf, France
Lovely Sandy beach clear Water for another visit to Saint James on Camino Santiago Retourno in Santander. Calm Waters and marvelous sunbathing really liked it Sardinero Playa is so beautiful and large it about 3 kms i guess and can be 200m large sand playa from sea water. Vamos a la Playa Happy Sharing Happy Outside
4. Prehistory and Archaeology Museum of Cantabria
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4.5 based on 389 reviews
Reviewed By Elmo_Putney_00
This museum is incredible. Just WOW ... I was blown away!! I like this sort of historical museum and have recently seen the likes of New Grange (near Dublin) or the History Museum in Bordeaux (Musée d'Aquitaine) which has a lot of information about cave art and details the same period, but honestly this museum of Cantabrian Prehistory was an absolute gem, and a MUST SEE. I learnt so much about the history of the region. The displays are beautiful, English translation is widely offered on exhibits. Because I enjoy this sort of place I visited the archaeological museum in Bilboa, which was okay ... but really and truly Santander sets the benchmark for me. Beautiful exhibits, friendly staff, very good entry fee. This museum alone is worth visiting Santander for. Wonderful. The imagination, communication and knowledge of the curators is incredible. They have created something truly special.
5. Monasterio de Santo Toribio de Liebana
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4.5 based on 208 reviews
This 17th-century monastery contains what is reputed to be a splinter from Christ's cross.
Reviewed By melindal514
We loved this stop outside of Potes. We all speak Spanish, so we were able to enjoy the tour in Spanish by the Padre. It was fascinating to learn a bit of history of the monastery and the relics.
6. Playa de El Puntal
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4.5 based on 630 reviews
Reviewed By HappySharingCompany - Altorf, France
A little boat tour to reach the Playa and Vamos wonderful times sunbathing on clear sandy beach alloing to swim in the Ocean. Happy Sharing Happy Outside. .
7. Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabarceno
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4.5 based on 4,793 reviews
Reviewed By Gonzolongo - Edenbridge, United Kingdom
You can’t really call this place a zoo as it is so different to the norm. The enclosures are huge which is great. It is one of the first places I have been where the animals are so active and I think this is due to the large spaces they have. The bear enclosure is the best example of this whereby you have to really look around the whole rocky outcrop to spot them. You do need a car. I would recommend at least 5 hours. There is a place to get a bite to eat which is fine, but I would recommend taking a picnic. Also entrance prices are not cheap so check online first where you might get a better deal. It’s a great day out and worth the journey.
8. Peninsula of Magdalena
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4.5 based on 3,763 reviews
Reviewed By bgillat - Amherst, United States
Well preserved building in the middle of this beautiful park makes the Peninsula of Magdalena a great place to visit with families and friends. Highly recommended
9. Centro de Interpretacion PN Collados del Ason y Montana Oriental
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Collados del Asón Natural Park Visitor's centre. Guided tours and environmental tours.
10. El Capricho de Gaudi
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4.5 based on 3,052 reviews
The Caprice is a palace designed by the amazing architect Antoni Gaudí i Cornet and is considered to be one of the jewels of European Modernism. While exploring the interior, exterior and the gardens, you will discover a work of great colour, inspired in nature and full of symbolism.
Reviewed By FactotumDellaCitta - London, United Kingdom
This little architectural gem in the coastal town of Comillas, is well-maintained and easy to tour. We enjoyed walking through the house and the grounds, including the excellent explanatory materials.
