Series · 08 posts

On the Road in Cantabria

Villages, caves, palaces and mountains on Spain’s green north coast.

1. 01Cantabria – Santillana del MarFamous for its well-preserved architecture and historic buildings [...]Travel · 01/07/2022
2. 02The Palm Trees of the IndianosWhy there are palm trees all along the green north coast of Spain – and what they tell us about emigration and return.Travel · 12/07/2022
3. 03Comillas – Modernisme on the AtlanticA small coastal village with a building by Gaudí, a neo-Gothic palace and plenty of history.Travel · 03/08/2022
4. 04The Cave of AltamiraThe "Sistine Chapel of prehistoric art" is just a few minutes from Santillana del Mar.Travel · 14/09/2022
5. 05Picos de EuropaRugged limestone peaks, deep gorges and a cable car that takes you into the high mountains in minutes.Hiking · 05/10/2022
6. 06Palacio de la MagdalenaThe former summer residence of the Spanish king is now the most beautiful walk in Santander.Travel · 20/11/2022
7. 07Cantabrian Food: Five Things You Should TryFrom Santoña anchovies to sobao – a little culinary tour of Cantabria.Travel · 05/01/2023
8. 08Santander – CultureTraditional dances are one of the most important elements of Cantabrian culture [...]Travel · 18/01/2023