Cantabria is a great coastal area and you will find that a majority of the people here live close to the sea. It is a place where you can have great sea food as well as a variety of wines. The city of Santander is this area’s capital and is situated near a bay that is quite wide. The port area is very natural and is protected so that there is no over exploitation in that particular area. It lies between La Coruna and Bordeaux.

There are many coastal towns that are outstanding in their beauty in the region of Cantabria. They include places such as Santillana as well as the cave of Altamira which is very popular all over the world. There are also a number of estuaries here just like those that are found in the area of Galicia. The beaches are quite sandy and scattered all over are some of the most gorgeous villages ever. In the background, there is a dominance of cliffs as well as mountains.

One of the best places in Cantabria is Comillas. This is a town that has a harbor as well as great monuments like Comillas University and El Capriccio. The latter is the work of the famous architect Antoni Gaudi. The beach here is very wide and bears sands that are white. It is a place to behold as it is totally beautiful. The Altamira cave as well as Santillana area is close by. The area you will have to cover to reach them is some 17 kilometers which is quite small compared to all you will get to enjoy and see.

Another town with unbelievable beauty is Suances. It lies 98m above the sea level. It is located near the origin of the Besaya River. It also lies in green field areas as well as near the sea and cliffs. It is a place of great beauty. You will have some very unbelievable views while here and a great time at the beach areas that have seen tourists come and go since the 19th century.

Playa De Cuchia is yet another great beach. It lies in Miengo municipality. The sands are golden and can be accessed even by people who are handicapped. Santander also has a popular beach that is worth a visit.

The beach area of Playa D e Langre is on the eastern side of the region. The beach is dominated by cliffs as a background making it one of the most scenic beach areas in the world. Windsurfers have a great time here and even nudists in the areas which are a bit remote.

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