Sights in Costa de Cantabria

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sights in Costa de Cantabria : the essentials

Palaces in Santander

Palacio de la Magdalena

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In the peninsula of Magdalena there is a palace that was built to house Alfonso XIII and his family when they visited the area.

Palaces in Comillas

The Whim of Gaudí

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It is very pretty, but it costs 5 Euros, you can see it in no time and there is no guided visit. But you have to see it because it

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Statues in Santander

Monument to the Raqueros

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This monument consists of four bronze figures located close to the marina between Embarcadero Palace and the Santander Marina.

Palaces in Comillas

Palace of Sobrellano

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This amazing building is also called the Palace of the Marquis of Comillas since it was built on the same place where his house on

Cemeteries in Comillas

Cemetery of Comillas

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Although visiting a cemetery might seem strange, this isn’t your average graveyard. It’s located in the highest part of the town o

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Castles in Ferrol

San Felipe Castle

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The Castle of San Felipe was 1 of the castles that lined the Ferrol estuary.This fort is one of two that still remain defensive sy

Churches in Santillana del Mar

Colegiata y Claustro de Santa Juliana

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I've explored the medieval village of Santillana del Mar on several occasions and I would say that the grand Colegiata is one of i

Churches in Santillana del Mar

Santa Justa Hermitage

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When I went for a walk on the beach, I discovered a strange shrine embedded in the rock along the banks of the sea. To access it,

Churches in San Vicente de la Barquera

Church of Santa María de Los Angeles

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Price 1,50 €. On the outside the Puerta del Poder completely breaks its stone facade, inside the most notable feature is the tomb

Cathedrals in Santander

Santander Cathedral

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The Cathedral of Santander is not your typical European cathedral. It’s a complex of Gothic buildings built between the 12th a

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Universities in Comillas

Universidad Pontificia de Comillas

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At first, this grand building was a Catholic seminary whose goal was to train seminarians from all over Spain. Then in 1968 it was

Castles in San Vicente de la Barquera

Castle of the King

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It houses an exhibition on the village of San Vicente de la Barquera, but for me the best part of the visit were the views from th

Historical Monuments in Poio

Historic Ensemble of Combarro

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Six kilometers from Pontevedra, Combarro is one of the most beautiful villages in the Rias Baixas. In 1972 it was named a historic

Historical Monuments in Santander

Edificio Banco de Santander

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The Edificio Banco de Santander is perhaps the most emblematic building in Santander. It has been the headquarters of Banco Santan

Statues in Suances

Statue of the Winds

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From the foot of the statue of Jesus Gonzalez Vega, you can see a complete summary of what Cantabria really is. At your feet, you

Churches in Poio

San Juan Monastery in Poio

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4 Km from Pontevedra, in the Ria de Pontevedra, on a small hill is the Monasterio de Poio. The highlight is the Cloister of the Pr

Squares in Santander

Plaza Porticada (Plaza Velarde)

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City Halls in Santander

Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Santander)

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As usual, Santander's city hall is located in the financial and commercial heart of the city, near the cathedral and the Plaza Por

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