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Things to do in Cantabria

What to do

Looking for things to do in Cantabria? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Cabarceno Nature Park
Cabarceno Nature Park
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Zoos & aquariums
El Capricho de Gaudí
El Capricho de Gaudí
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Palacio de la Magdalena
Palacio de la Magdalena
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El Soplao
El Soplao
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5.0/51 Review
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Centro Botin
Centro Botin
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3.0/51 Review
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Themed exhibition halls
Cave of Altamira
Cave of Altamira
4.2
5.0/53 Review
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Monumento Natural de las Secuoyas del Monte Cabezón
Monumento Natural de las Secuoyas del Monte Cabezón
4.2
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Villapresente's Labyrinth
Villapresente's Labyrinth
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Nacimiento del Rio Ebro
Nacimiento del Rio Ebro
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National Museum & Research Center of Altamira
National Museum & Research Center of Altamira
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Cantabria dishes and foodie spots.
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La Vinoteca
La Vinoteca
4.8/5157 Review
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Western cuisine
Restaurante Las Peñas
Restaurante Las Peñas
4.9/578 Review
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Western cuisine
El Nuevo Molino
El Nuevo Molino
5.0/570 Review
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Innovative cuisine
Mesón San Cipriano
Mesón San Cipriano
4.8/550 Review
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Bars/bistros
Querida Margarita Santander
Querida Margarita Santander
4.8/5279 Review
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Western cuisine
La Atalaya de Mayte
La Atalaya de Mayte
4.9/5106 Review
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Western cuisine
Taberna El Cardeo
Taberna El Cardeo
4.7/554 Review
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Western cuisine
Daria
Daria
4.9/5211 Review
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Pizzeria Vittorio
Pizzeria Vittorio
4.4/57 Review
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Bodega La Montana
Bodega La Montana
3.8/56 Review
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Casimira cosas de picar
Casimira cosas de picar
4.1/57 Review
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Taberna Trescanos
Taberna Trescanos
3.5/56 Review
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Cantabria Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Coastal Charm in Santander! 🌊🏰

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Spain Cantabria Collados del Asón Mossy Beech Forest Gorge
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Spain Asturias Picos de Europa Potes Mossy Deva River Forest
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⭐ Comillas: A Must-Visit Day Trip from Santander
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⭐ Comillas: A Must-Visit Day Trip from Santander

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Spain Santillana del Mar Colegiata to Altamira Museum Cobbled Calcareous Lane — €15 Neocave + €0 Tow

Spain Santillana del Mar Colegiata to Altamira Museum Cobbled Calcareous Lane — €15 Neocave + €0 Tow

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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
4.9/534 Review
Beach of La Concha
Beach of La Concha
4.7/516 Review
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Beaches and shores
Alcázar de Segovia
Alcázar de Segovia
4.6/5194 Review
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Historic landmark
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
4.3/546 Review
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Catedral de Segovia
Catedral de Segovia
4.5/5108 Review
Segovia Aqueduct
Segovia Aqueduct
4.7/5169 Review
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Public Library of Salamanca - Casa de las Conchas
Public Library of Salamanca - Casa de las Conchas
5.0/525 Review
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Cultural experiences
Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
4.2/567 Review

Popular Premium Hotels Near Cantabria

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Palacio Arriluce Hotel - the Leading Hotels of the World
Palacio Arriluce Hotel - the Leading Hotels of the World
9.2/572 Review
Melia Bilbao
Melia Bilbao
8.9/5111 Review
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
9.4/5137 Review
Radisson Collection Hotel, Gran Via Bilbao
Radisson Collection Hotel, Gran Via Bilbao
8.9/5136 Review
Puebloastur Eco Resort Hotel & Spa
Puebloastur Eco Resort Hotel & Spa
9.4/527 Review
CoolRooms Palacio de Luces
CoolRooms Palacio de Luces
9.2/547 Review
La Fábrica del Canal - Hotel Boutique (Adults Only)
La Fábrica del Canal - Hotel Boutique (Adults Only)
8.7/510 Review
Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego
Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego
9.1/580 Review
Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena
Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena
9.3/5109 Review
Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine
Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine
9.5/542 Review
Parador de Leon - San Marcos
Parador de Leon - San Marcos
9.4/592 Review
Áurea Palacio de Correos by Eurostars Hotel Company
Áurea Palacio de Correos by Eurostars Hotel Company
9.2/5104 Review

Popular Scenic Hotels Near Cantabria

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Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel
Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel
9.0/560 Review
Vincci Consulado de Bilbao
Vincci Consulado de Bilbao
9.1/542 Review
Abba Playa Gijon Hotel
Abba Playa Gijon Hotel
8.5/554 Review
Hotel Iturregi
Hotel Iturregi
9.7/56 Review
Hotel Ur Bare
Hotel Ur Bare
9.6/559 Review
Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux
Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux
9.2/570 Review
Nobu Hotel San Sebastián
Nobu Hotel San Sebastián
8.7/567 Review
Catalonia Donosti
Catalonia Donosti
9.4/5121 Review
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian
9.7/5118 Review
Hôtel de la Plage - Saint Jean de Luz
Hôtel de la Plage - Saint Jean de Luz
9.5/566 Review
Villa l'Arche
Villa l'Arche
9.8/514 Review
Hôtel Plaza Biarritz Plage - Handwritten Collection
Hôtel Plaza Biarritz Plage - Handwritten Collection
8.9/543 Review

Popular Cultural Hotels Near Cantabria

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Parador de Cangas de Onis
Parador de Cangas de Onis
9.0/574 Review
Eurostars Hotel de la Reconquista
Eurostars Hotel de la Reconquista
9.0/5105 Review
Hotel Villa Soro
Hotel Villa Soro
9.4/5118 Review
Parador de Hondarribia
Parador de Hondarribia
9.0/585 Review
Áurea Convento Capuchinos by Eurostars Hotel Company
Áurea Convento Capuchinos by Eurostars Hotel Company
9.4/564 Review
Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
9.4/582 Review
Mercure Bayonne Centre - le Grand Hôtel
Mercure Bayonne Centre - le Grand Hôtel
8.2/556 Review

Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Cantabria

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Radisson Collection Hotel, Gran Via Bilbao
Radisson Collection Hotel, Gran Via Bilbao
8.9/5136 Review
Hotel Viura
Hotel Viura
9.1/558 Review
Hotel Boutique Villa Favorita
Hotel Boutique Villa Favorita
9.7/588 Review
Zenit Convento San Martin
Zenit Convento San Martin
9.6/5136 Review
ARIMA Hotel & Spa – Small Luxury Hotels
ARIMA Hotel & Spa – Small Luxury Hotels
9.2/545 Review
Le Garage Biarritz Hôtel
Le Garage Biarritz Hôtel
9.2/587 Review

Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Cantabria

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Hotel Mirador de La Franca
Hotel Mirador de La Franca
8.8/536 Review
Abba Burgos
Abba Burgos
8.9/541 Review
AC Hotel Burgos
AC Hotel Burgos
8.8/5107 Review
Silken Gran Teatro
Silken Gran Teatro
8.5/5106 Review
NH Collection Palacio Burgos
NH Collection Palacio Burgos
9.5/5130 Review
Quinta San Francisco
Quinta San Francisco
9.5/538 Review
Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel
Ercilla Embarcadero Hotel
9.0/560 Review
Hotel & Spa María Manuela
Hotel & Spa María Manuela
8.4/556 Review
Hotel Cerro la Nina
Hotel Cerro la Nina
9.0/551 Review
Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao
Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao
9.2/5106 Review
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
9.2/5139 Review
Hotel Miró
Hotel Miró
9.3/5103 Review

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Barcelona

Barcelona

Province of Barcelona

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Seville

Seville

Popular Types of Attractions in Cantabria

Popular Attractions in Cantabria

Cabarceno Nature Park  |  Palacio de la Magdalena  |  Centro Botin  |  Bizkaia Bridge  |  Guggenheim Museum Bilbao  |  Playa Ostende / Urdiales  |  Palacio de la Magdalena  |  Centro Botin  |  Museo Maritimo del Cantabrico  |  Camping Cantabria  |  Museo del Petroleo  |  Pozo Azul  |  Cabarceno Nature Park  |  El Capricho de Gaudí  |  Palacio de la Magdalena  |  El Capricho de Gaudí  |  Monumento Natural de las Secuoyas del Monte Cabezón  |  El Soplao  |  Parque Nacional Picos de Europa  |  Teleferico de Fuente De  |  Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liebana  |  Cave of Altamira  |  Villapresente's Labyrinth  |  National Museum & Research Center of Altamira  |  Cave of Altamira  |  Villapresente's Labyrinth  |  Cabarceno Nature Park  |  El Capricho de Gaudí  |  El Soplao  |  Monumento Natural de las Secuoyas del Monte Cabezón

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