Cantabria

Camaleño

Santander

Pop. 185,000

Elegant port city on Spain's northern coast, often called the "bride of the sea". Known for its beautiful bay, mix of green mountains and white-sand beaches, palatial architecture, and modern art venues. Features a wonderful microclimate with 320 days of sunshine yearly, commitment to accessibility and sustainability, and retains fishing-village charm alongside royal heritage.

Santillana del Mar

Pop. 4,031

Often called the "town of three lies" as it is neither a saint (santa), flat (llana), nor by the sea (mar). This perfectly preserved medieval village is one of Spain's most beautiful, featuring cobblestone streets and historic stone buildings dating from the 14th-18th centuries. Located near the famous Altamira Caves.

Liérganes

Pop. 2,383

Historic spa town with well-preserved 17th-18th century architecture and the legend of the Fish Man

Comillas

Pop. 2,200

Coastal town with Gaudí architecture and a stylish historic center

Comillas

Pop. 2,200

Elegant coastal town with Modernist architecture, including Gaudí's El Capricho villa

Potes

Pop. 1,500

Mountain town near Picos de Europa, known for medieval bridges