Our guidebook

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Our guidebook

Sightseeing

This forest of Secuoya's is cool and peaceful and a wonderful alternative for a hot afternoon. Stop by on your way to Comillas where you can stroll through a lovely town and enjoy the beach.
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红木森林
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This forest of Secuoya's is cool and peaceful and a wonderful alternative for a hot afternoon. Stop by on your way to Comillas where you can stroll through a lovely town and enjoy the beach.
These nearby caves are a cool dry alternative to a hot or rainy summer day. Ride in on a miners carriage and explore the vast caves that are "a true paradise for potholers (eccentrics, stalactites, stagmalites, gorges, columns, cave pearls, dog-tooth spars, etc." Note these do not have pre-historic art.
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Cueva El Soplao
s/n Barrio el Mazo
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These nearby caves are a cool dry alternative to a hot or rainy summer day. Ride in on a miners carriage and explore the vast caves that are "a true paradise for potholers (eccentrics, stalactites, stagmalites, gorges, columns, cave pearls, dog-tooth spars, etc." Note these do not have pre-historic art.
Although it's a long drive (@ 1.5 hr), the views from the mountain peaks are breathtaking. Ride the funicular (cablecar) to the top for breathtaking views and a peaceful respite.
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Fuente Dé
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Although it's a long drive (@ 1.5 hr), the views from the mountain peaks are breathtaking. Ride the funicular (cablecar) to the top for breathtaking views and a peaceful respite.
This intact medieval town is the gem of the region with cobblestone streets lined with local shops and restaurants. Just outside the downtown lie the renowned caves with prehistoric art.
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Santillana del Mar
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This intact medieval town is the gem of the region with cobblestone streets lined with local shops and restaurants. Just outside the downtown lie the renowned caves with prehistoric art.
This small village is full of interesting sights including a must see Gaudi architectural gem, a quaint beach, and many surprises enveloped by the town. You won't regret a visit here.
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Comillas
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This small village is full of interesting sights including a must see Gaudi architectural gem, a quaint beach, and many surprises enveloped by the town. You won't regret a visit here.
This long beach is popular among camping tourists from UK, Germany, and France.
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Playa de Oyambre
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This long beach is popular among camping tourists from UK, Germany, and France.
Drive there or better yet take the ferry from Santander. Somo is a 7km beach with a popular surfing school and the vibe of a typical beach town.
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Somo
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Drive there or better yet take the ferry from Santander. Somo is a 7km beach with a popular surfing school and the vibe of a typical beach town.
Ferry trips to Somo, El Puntal, or around the bay. This is a beautiful way to enjoy the city from the water.
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Los Reginas Santander
s/n Paseo Marítimo
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Ferry trips to Somo, El Puntal, or around the bay. This is a beautiful way to enjoy the city from the water.

Food scene

Willing to splurge to celebrate something special? This 3* Michelin restaurant is meant for that special occasion.
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Restaurante Cenador de Amós
s/n C. del Sol
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Willing to splurge to celebrate something special? This 3* Michelin restaurant is meant for that special occasion.
Eloquent trays for sharing over wine.
Casa María
12 Travesía Coro Ronda Garcilaso
Eloquent trays for sharing over wine.
A broad variety of meals that you can combine 'a la carte' and pay as a 'menu price'.
Restaurante 2 Valdeses
22 C. Augusto González Linares
A broad variety of meals that you can combine 'a la carte' and pay as a 'menu price'.
White glove restaurant with Michelin star recognition for over 20 years in the heart of Santander.
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Restaurante El Serbal
1E Avenida Manuel García Lago
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White glove restaurant with Michelin star recognition for over 20 years in the heart of Santander.
Have a true seafood feast in the middle of the Fisherman's Quarter. The down to earth setting puts you at ease to enjoy fresh seafood to your hearts content.
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Restaurante Los Peñucas
35 C. Marqués de la Ensenada
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Have a true seafood feast in the middle of the Fisherman's Quarter. The down to earth setting puts you at ease to enjoy fresh seafood to your hearts content.
Affordable menu and a terrace overlooking children's playground.
Café Bar La Casa de los Maestros
2 C. Juan José Ruano
Affordable menu and a terrace overlooking children's playground.
Best local pastries, specializing in mille-fuilles ("Tarta de Hojaldre"), think Napolean with a delicate pastry texture and creamy rich filling, minus the chocolate topping
Confitería Santos
28 Calle Consolación
Best local pastries, specializing in mille-fuilles ("Tarta de Hojaldre"), think Napolean with a delicate pastry texture and creamy rich filling, minus the chocolate topping
Shopping street in pedestrian area with boutiques and cafes.
Calle Consolación
Calle Consolación
Shopping street in pedestrian area with boutiques and cafes.
Ample wine selection, Serrano ham, manchego cheese. What else could you want?
Bodegas Monasterio
9 C. Conde Torreanaz
Ample wine selection, Serrano ham, manchego cheese. What else could you want?
Great place for a glass of wine while you visit town.
VINOTECA DELICATESSEN TORRE DE LA VEGA
1 C. Juan José Ruano
Great place for a glass of wine while you visit town.
Great bread and pastry selection. Best rosquillas in town.
Panadería Lasunción
29 Calle Consolación
Great bread and pastry selection. Best rosquillas in town.
Sunset bar and grill with views over the Los Locos beach.
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El Mirador de Suso
6 C. Sobremar
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Sunset bar and grill with views over the Los Locos beach.
Best selection of Fish you'll ever see! Well stocked supermarket plus clothing, books, and more.
Centro Comercial Carrefour Torrelavega
Avenida de Bilbao
Best selection of Fish you'll ever see! Well stocked supermarket plus clothing, books, and more.
Market for local produce, meat and fish.
Mercado de Abastos de Torrelavega
Calle Serafín Escalante
Market for local produce, meat and fish.
Wednesdays are the national livestock market with farmers near and far buying and selling cows, horses, etc... Thursday mornings the parking lot/grounds are host to the flea market (mercadillo).
National Livestock Market Jesús Collado Soto
Wednesdays are the national livestock market with farmers near and far buying and selling cows, horses, etc... Thursday mornings the parking lot/grounds are host to the flea market (mercadillo).
Really hungry? Want to eat like a mountain man from the north? This affordable, popular locale is often very busy so book ahead for a meal of reasonably priced generous portions.
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Bar Cuesta
2B Barrio Cerrazo
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Really hungry? Want to eat like a mountain man from the north? This affordable, popular locale is often very busy so book ahead for a meal of reasonably priced generous portions.