Nature in Cantabria
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. Among its folds, rivers, valleys, caves, cliffs and beaches are generated in which nature boils.
In just over 5,000 km2 (we are the third smallest autonomous community in Spain), Cantabria displays a formidable range of landscapes and environments. If nature is your thing, the following sections will interest you to get the most out of your visit to Cantabria.
Rivers, valleys, caverns, cliffs and beaches
To do´s in Cantabria
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.
