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Holidays Cantabria - Former Province of Santander - Cantabria Holidays.
Main cities in Cantabria : El Astillero, Camargo, Castro-Urdiales, Los Corrales de Buelna, Laredo, Piélagos, Reinosa, Santoña and Torrelavega
Cantabria, in the north of Spain, covers an area of 5,289 square kilometres between the mountains of the Cordillera Cantabrica and the Cantabrian Sea.
Green, sea-faring region whose countryside hides numerous testimonies of the oldest prehistoric inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula. At the coast you will find beautifull bays, romantic sea resorts and in between green hills and valleys.
Its boundaries are defined by: the Cantabrian Sea in the north, Asturias in the west, Castilla and Leon in the south and the Basque Country in the east.
Capital City of Cantabria: Santander
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Car Rental Cantabria
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Camping & Caravanning Cantabria
Eurocampings - ACSI Camping Guide
Camping & Caravaning en Espana
Holiday Homes / Apartments
- Holiday homes Cantabria
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dreams. Enjoy a weekend or short break in beautiful countryside, at some of Europe's finest beaches or forest surroundings.
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Hotels in Cantabria
Booking - Hotels in Cantabria - Hotel Guide Cantabria
Hotels in and around Cantabria : Santander, Santillana del Mar, Maliaño, Suances, Cosgaya, Torrelavega,
Puente Viesgo, San Vicente de la Barquera, Boó de Piélagos, Castro-Urdiales, Liendo, Somo, and more.
Booking - Hotels in Santander - Hotel Guide Santander
Booking - Hotels Costa Verde - Hotel Guide Costa Verde
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Spainhostels [ hostal / hostales:simple / basic accommodation ]
REAJ - Albergue juvenil = spanish youth hostels
National Parks
Cabarceno Nature Park
Parque Nacional de Ordesa - Nationaal park Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Picos de Europa
Cantabria shares the National Park Picos de Europa (in the Picos de Europa mountain range) with Asturias and León provinces
Travel Agents / Tour Operators
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Travel Guides Cantabria / Related books
Amazon.com - Travel Guides Cantabria
Landscapes of Northern Spain - Picos De Europa (Sunflower Landscapes S.)
By Teresa Farino.
The titles in the "Landscapes" series are designed to take visitors away from the tourist centres and out into
the countryside, exploring by private or public transport, or on foot. Included in this revised edition are 24 long and short walks, one car tour, and five picnic suggestions.
Paperback 128 pages (April 30, 2001); Publisher: Sunflower Books
The Rough Guide to the Pyrenees - 5th Edition - by Marc Dubin
The Rough Guide to the Pyrenees is the only guidebook available to the entire region, covering both the
French and Spanish sides of this spectacular region, from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. A full-colour
section introduces the author's pick of the attractions, from relaxing in the picturesque spa towns to watching
the Tour de France wind up the mountains. There are detailed listings of the best places to eat, drink and stay,
from boutique hotels in Biarritz to the most remote mountain refuges. For the outdoor enthusiast there are
exhaustive accounts of the walking and climbing routes available and information on the host of other
activities available, including skiing, paragliding, rafting, cycling and horse riding. There is also expansive
coverage of all the cultural highlights including the prehistoric cave art at Ariege and an accesible history of the region from prehistory to the current day.
Paperback 656 pages (July 29, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides
Transportation / How do I travel to Cantabria
Airport Santander [ SDR ]
See Aena for information about this Spanish airport.
- flight tickets Cantabria / Santander
Airline Tickets Cantabria / Bargain Flights
Cjeap floghts Cantabria, price comparison possible
- Ferry Portsmouth to Bilbao
Portsmouth to Bilbao
FEVE - train connections
RENFE [eng] - Spanish train planner
DGT - car
Road maps Cantabira at Amazon
Northern Spain (Rough Guide Map S.) at Amazon
This map of Northern Spain is a companion for anyone exploring this fascinating region. From the remote
beauty of the Picos de Europa to the bustling port of Santander and cosmopolitan Bilbao, the map provides
detailed route information whether you're travelling by car or public transport or out on a day's hiking or biking.
Places of interested are highlighted, from museums to viewpoints and cathedrals to football stadiums. The "Rough Guide Map" is printed on rip-proof, waterproof polyart paper for durability.
Map 1 pages (March 4, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides
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Cantabria Tourism - Turismo Cantabria
Gobierno de Cantabria
Santander - Capital City of Cantabria
Santander offers a city atmosphere combined with the very essence of Cantabria: beaches, countryside,
nature, gastronomy and culture. The city is built around a natural port, which has been used since before the
occupation of the Roman Empire. The surrounding countryside is stunning, with wide open verdant areas and
beaches, particularly Mataleñas, Sardinero and La Magdalena, where Alfonso XIII had his summer residence.
A short distance from the city are the bay's south shore and the coastal strip that stretches to the mouth of
the river Pas, boasting some of the region's finest beaches, which are extremely popular in summer, but
practically deserted for those who happen to be in the region during the first few days of the beach season (May and June).
Asón-Agüera
The costal strip between Castro Urdiales and Laredo is a very touristy area, with highly developed urbanism
and infrastructures, numerous hotels and very lively long walks at the weekends. The biggest beaches are
urban, such as Brazomar Beach (Castro Urdiales) or Salvé Beach (Laredo). The area boasts some highly attractive landscapes, characterised by the sea crashing against spectacular cliffs.
Besaya
The valley of the Besaya River runs through the geographical centre of Cantabria, where there are traces of
its very first inhabitants. This area has literally always been populated, as demonstrated by the rock paintings at nearby Altamira and Puente Viesgo.
Campoo
The area of the Southern Valleys (Campoo and Valderredible) is one of the least touristy areas in Cantabria. It
is located between the areas of España Verde (Green Spain) and the Castilian Meseta, and is symbolised by
Pico Tres Mares, which is truly unique. The rivers Ebro, Pisuerga and Nansa (which flow out to the
Mediterranean, the Atlantic and the Bay of Biscay respectively) all rise among the snow-capped mountains,
This is an excellent area for winter and adventure sports, nature watching, and also has a very interesting cultural heritage. The largest town is Reinosa.
Costa Central
Cantabria's Costa Central stretches from Menga, to the west of Santander, to Comillas. It has an impressive
list of beaches, not only because of the sheer number of them, but also for their extraordinary quality. Some,
such as Usgo Beach, are nestled in an attractive rural landscape; others, such as Cóbreces and Mogro
beach have easy access and are peaceful. Urban beaches such as Comillas and Suances are more popular in summer. But the one thing they all have in common is their fine golden sand.
Liébana
Liébana is one of Cantabria's most famous holiday destinations. It is surrounded by high mountains, stunning
landscapes, and a mild microclimate. It is a traditional place for rural tourism, and its attraction lies in its
authenticity which has been retained by the various towns and villages. Liébana is divided into several
valleys, of which the Val de Baró is the most heavily populated. At the top of the valley is the Fuente Dé
mountain resort. There, a cable car climbs nearly a thousand metres to reach El Cable Viewing Point, which
provides an unmissable view for anyone who wants to experience the magnificence of the Picos de Europa. The region's numerous hotels are in keeping with the traditions of Liébana.
Pas
The verdant basins of the rivers Pas, Pisueña (Carriedo) and Miera are perfect examples of the stereotypical
image of Cantabria: intricate valleys, pasture land that sweeps over the ridges of the mountains, and quiet
reserved people. These three neighbouring valleys, which until recently had very poor road communications
between them (nowadays getting about is not a problem, except during the heavy winter snowfalls), were
traditionally linked precisely by the mountains that divide them, by the seasonal migration of the inhabitants of
Pas. The most important urban centres in this region are Villacarriedo and Selaya. The health spas and adjoining hotels in Puente Viesgo and Liérganes are good bases from which to discover the region.
Saja-Nansa
The region of Saja-Nansa, a reserve within Cantabria's Gran Reserva, has recently been converted into an
Ecomuseum, which will be preserved intact for its ecological value. Located between the coast and the
mountainous areas La sierra del Escudo de Cabuérniga, Barcena Mayor, Cordel and Peña Sagra, it includes
the protected areas of the Oyambre Natural Park, and the Saja National Reserve. Here tranquillity reigns
alongside an exuberant nature. The landscape is dominated by the sinuosity of the folds and steep reliefs.
This area includes the Nansa and Cabuérniga valleys, and has its own distinctive personality within the region.
Trasmiera
The coast of this region stretches from Somo, opposite the Bay of Santander, to Santoña. It is divided into two
sections: the first finishes at the Cabo de Ajo (the most northern point of the coast) and the coastline is
dominated by cliffs with very few sandy areas; the second section runs from the Cabo Quejo to the Treto
Estuary, and has beautiful long sandy beaches. There are basically three types of beach: rugged beaches,
such as Langre and Antuerta (Ajo), are highly attractive but far away from any towns and villages and
access is difficult; semi-urban beaches such as Somo, Lorejo, Ajo, Isla, Noja and Berria (Santoña) are stunning, and highly popular in summer; and urban beaches such as San Martín (Santoña)
Astillero - Ayuntamiento de Astillero
Web oficial del Ayuntamiento de Astillero (Cantabria). El municipio de Astillero está determinado
geográficamente por las rías que le rodean: la Ría de Solía, la de Boo y la de Astillero (Bahía de Santander) y
se encuentra ubicado entre los términos municipales de Camargo, Villaescusa, Piélagos, Medio Cudeyo y Marina de Cudeyo.
Camargo - third largest city - Ayuntamiento de Camargo
Página oficial del Ayuntamiento de Camargo. Contiene un servicio de noticias actualizado, además de toda la
información útil para los ciudadanos del valle de Camargo, esta información esta organizada distintos temas como son: Desarrollo local, Cultura y Educacion, Deporte y Juventud, etc.
Castro Urdiales
Corrales de Buelna
Laredo - between the cities of Santander and Bilbao - Ayuntamiento de Laredo
Laredo is well known for it's 5 km. long beach "La Salvé" and it's historic part of town.
Web del Ayuntamiento de Laredo. Información de interés para los habitantes y visitantes de Laredo. Cuenta
además con una gran cantidad de servicios, como el callejero, una guía de alojamientos hoteleros,
información sobre transportes en el municipio, un tablón de anuncios con temas de actualidad y la posibilidad de realizar una visita virtual por él.
Reinosa - Ayuntamiento de Reinosa
Información sobre demografía, parajes naturales de la zona, fiestas, rutas, patrimonio y noticias de actualidad
de este ayuntamiento ubicado en el centro geográfico del valle de Campoo, en la confluencia de los
principales ríos del valle (Ebro, Híjar e Izarilla) y de las principales vías de comunicación que cruzan el territorio.
Santillana del Mar - town from the middle ages
Santoña
Torrelavega - second largest city Cantabria - Ayuntamiento de Torrelavega
Web oficial del ayuntamiento de Torrelavega. Segunda ciudad de Cantabria, conocida principalmente por su actividad industrial. Además de por su mercado de ganado.
Caves of Altamira - very interesting pre-historic caves
News from Cantabria - Cronica de Cantabria
News - El Diario Montanes - diario digital de Cantabria
Semana Santa - Holy Week before Eastern
Cuisine
Spaintour - Typical Spanish Dishes
The Book of Spanish Cooking by Hilaire Walden
From apple cake to zarzuela, this collection of recipes, while not all-encompassing, is a great introduction to
the richness of the Spanish cuisine - and at a relative bargain price, to boot. Also recommended: This series's
installments on North African, Mediterranean, Greek and French provincial cooking, antipasti, pasta, light pasta sauces, and pizzas and Italian breads.
ISBN: 1557880638
Traditional Spanish Cooking by Janet Mendel
Traditional Spanish Food is based on village cooking, with broad regional styles. Following years of res earch
and inspired by her love of Spanish food, Janet Mendel has brought together a wonderful collection of recipes, fro m pastries to paella.
Publisher: Garnet Publishing, Ltd.; ASIN: 1859640524
History of Cantabria
Cantabria was the land of the pre-Roman people Cantabri.
Cantabria's history - see Wikipedia
The first written reference to the name Cantabria emerges around the year 195 BC, in which the historian
Cato the Elder speaks in his book Origins about the source of the Ebro River in the country of the Cantabri ...
Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment
Culture of Cantabria
Cantabrian mythology
It seems that in its more remote origins Cantabria had one native mythology which with the passing of the
years has connected with celtic mythology and Romans, becoming related partly with legends and traditions of the rest of Cantabrian Mountains...
Cantabria Day - second Sunday of August in Cabezón de la Sal
Traditional Cantabrian music, ceramics fair, local foods, bowling championships, ox dragging contests and public speeches.
Guerras Cántabras - entre el último fin de semana de agosto y el primero de septiembre
Los Corrales de Buelna.
Festival Internacional de Santander
Santander Summer Festival
Sotocine
Web Portals / Search engines / Cantabria Directories
Cantabria.com
Top Rural - rural tourism in Spain
Turcantabria - Cantabria Tourist Information
Terra - portal site / search engine [ spanish language ]
Google.es
Yellow Guide Spain
Telefonica.es - White Guide
Search Iberia - search engine for information about Spain
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Municipalities in Cantabria : Alfoz de Lloredo, Ampuero, Anievas, Arenas de Iguña, Argoños, Arnuero,
Arredondo, El Astillero, Bárcena de Cicero, Bárcena de Pie de Concha, Bareyo, Cabezón de la Sal, Cabezón
de Liébana, Cabuérniga, Camaleño, Camargo, Campoo de Enmedio, Campoo de Yuso, Cartes, Castañeda,
Castro-Urdiales, Cieza, Cillorigo de Liébana, Colindres, Comillas, Los Corrales de Buelna, Corvera de Toranzo,
Entrambasaguas, Escalante, Guriezo, Hazas de Cesto, Hermandad de Campoo de Suso, Herrerías, Lamasón,
Laredo, Liendo, Liérganes, Limpias, Luena, Marina de Cudeyo, Mazcuerras, Medio Cudeyo, Meruelo, Miengo,
Miera, Molledo, Noja, Penagos, Peñarrubia, Pesaguero, Pesquera, Piélagos, Polaciones, Polanco, Potes,
Puente Viesgo, Ramales de la Victoria, Rasines, Reinosa, Reocín, Ribamontán al Mar, Ribamontán al Monte,
Rionansa, Riotuerto, Las Rozas de Valdearroyo, Ruente, Ruesga, Ruiloba, San Felices de Buelna, San Miguel
de Aguayo, San Pedro del Romeral, San Roque de Riomiera, San Vicente de la Barquera, Santa Cruz de
Bezana, Santa María de Cayón, Santander, Santillana del Mar, Santiurde de Reinosa, Santiurde de Toranzo,
Santoña, Saro, Selaya, Soba, Solórzano, Suances, Los Tojos, Torrelavega, Tresviso, Tudanca, Udías, Val de
San Vicente, Valdáliga, Valdeolea, Valdeprado del Río, Valderredible, Vega de Liébana, Vega de Pas, Villacarriedo, Villaescusa, Villafufre, Villaverde de Trucíos and Voto.
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