Santillana del Mar is a medieval city which historical centre is the church of Santa Juliana. It constitutes a stage of the Way of Saint-Jacques de Compostelle followed by the pilgrims. It should be noted that in 2008, the pilgrimage will proceed from May 1, 2008 with arrival in Santillana on May 10.
Tourism in Santillana del Mar is very varied: That goes from the water sports on the beaches of Costa de Cantabria to the excursions in Cuevas de Altamira (sort of caves), also named “Sixtine Vault of Paleolithic”.
The local gastronomy is it also very varied, it proposes in particular its local speciality: cocidos lebaniego and montañés, a local beef stew with beans, meat and cabbage.
To pass a pleasant stay to the hotel the local parador is recommended. It is about the palate of los Barreda-Bracho, built with the XVIIe century and deveu at last century Parador of Tourism.
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To find accommodation in Santillana del Mar : Tourist office Jesús Otero, 20 39330 Santillana (Cantabria)
To go to Santillana del Mar by plane, adress of airport Santander : Carretera del Aeropuerto, s/n 39600 Maliaño (Cantabria). Find on flight Spain the coordinates of the principal Spanish airports.
Near to Cantabric Costa, on Costa Verde, Llanes prolongs towards the west green Spain.
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