Caves
Cantabria has the highest density of caves with cave paintings in the world and has over 60 with paintings on its walls. Altamira and the other nine cavities that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites are the universal symbol of this valuable legacy from the Palaeolithic Age that coexists with another no less surprising underground legacy: the more than 6,500 caves with breathtaking geological forms and spectacular landscapes, such as El Soplao.
breathtaking geological forms and spectacular landscapes
To do´s in Cantabria
Beach
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.
Gastronomy
Thanks to its magnificent geographical situation in the centre of the Bay of Biscay coastline, Cantabria is an area influenced by its truly exceptional natural setting.
Caves
Cantabria has the highest density of caves with cave paintings in the world and has over 60 with paintings on its walls.
