Beaches
The Cantabrian coast spans just over 250 linear kilometers, between the mouth of the Deva River to the west and the Ontón estuary to the east. It presents a winding profile, alternating cliffs, islets, estuaries, coves, and beaches of all kinds.
Wonderful locations to wander and enjoy…
Here you can find around 70 beaches for tourist use, which together total about 50 kilometers of sandy areas. These range from beaches several kilometers long, such as Merón beach in San Vicente de la Barquera, Somo, or Laredo, to small and secluded coves.
Examples of urban beaches include those in Santander, all integrated into the city and impeccably clean, or those in the towns of Castro Urdiales, Laredo, Santoña, Noja or Comillas, which offer all services and amenities.
And in more rural settings, you will find other more rustic beaches, situated in beautiful natural landscapes, less frequented – except perhaps in the summer months – by swimmers. Some examples are the beaches of Langre and El Puntal in Ribamontán al Mar, Liencres beach located in the Liences Dunes Natural Park, Oyambre in Valdáliga, or Merón in San Vicente de la Barquera.
All the beaches on the coast of Cantabria stand out for the quality of their waters.
What do you fancy?
Coast
There are large, small, urban, wild, sheltered and calm beaches, open to the Cantabrian Sea or to Santander’s Bay.
Nature
Millions of years ago, during the Alpine orogeny, the Iberian plate collided with the European plate and fabulous mountains arose from the bottom of the sea.
Culture
Culture has many facets in Cantabria: the facet of the stone of the caves, monasteries and villages.
Health & Wellness
Modern life sets a hectic pace that directly affects our wellbeing and our health.
Sports
Cantabria is the perfect setting to choose your favourite way of enjoying thrills.
Caves
Cantabria has the highest density of caves with cave paintings in the world and has over 60 with paintings on its walls.
