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Cantabria Attractions
Altamira
Santillana del Mar
The Altamira caves are made famous by the ancient wall paintings of wild animals and human hands inside. Perhaps unsurprisingly the caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site in their position near the town of Santillana del Mar. The caves were uncovered by a landslide in the region in the lead up to 1879 allowing an anthropologist to find his way in and see what had gone many years before.
Picos de Europa
The stunning Picos de Europa, or Peaks of Europe, are part of the Cantabrian Mountains and travel through Cantabria, Asturias and Castile and Leon. There is much natural wildlife in the region as well as caves, all serving to ensure an excellent place to visit when in the community.
Cabarceno Wildlife Park
Covering more than 750 hectares this park is ideal for a day out just 20 kilometres from community capital Santander. It is in the Cantabrian Mountains and features numerous forms of wildlife such as lions, ostriches, rhinos and jaguars.
Santillana del Mar
Santillana del Mar is a well-preserved medieval village, and despite its name it is in fact inland. It is approximately 30 kilometres from Santander and is home to a famous Spanish monastery. Visitors travelling to the Altamira caves usually stay here due to its close proximity to the famous paintings.