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Regina Coeli Convent
Former convent that houses the Diocesan Museum, with a collection of religious art. It is part of the monumental heritag
Cantabria / Cantabria
CantabriaCantabria
Santillana del Mar
CantabriaCantabriaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
82m
ALTITUDE
S. XII
COLLEGIATE CHURCH
4.200
INHABITANTS
ALTAMIRA
CUEVAS
What you'll find here
Collegiate church
S. XII · Open to visitors
Romanesque collegiate church
Convent
activo · HISTORICO · Open to visitors
Regina Coeli
Notable church
romanica · S. XII · Open to visitors
Collegiate
Notable hermitage
S. XVI
Semirrupestre sanctuary, integrated in the rock of the anticline.
Historic organ
barroco · S. XVIII · Open to visitors
collegiate body
Palace / Manor house
Velarde Palace
Remarkable main square
Merino Tower
Historic cloister
S. XII · Open to visitors
collegiate cloister (Romanesque)
Archaeological site
museo · S. XIX · Open to visitors
Romanesque gem
S. XII · Open to visitors
Santa Juliana Collegiate Church
Gothic gem
S. XIV-XV · Open to visitors
Tower of the Merino and Tower of Don Borja (civil gothic)
National Historic Site
historic town
UNESCO World Heritage
Visitable cave
natural · Open to visitors
Altamira Cave
UNESCO Geopark
Unique museum
×3 · Open to visitors
Altamira, Diocesan and centers
Festival of national tourist interest
Stone village
Movie village (film locations)
Altamira (2014) - movie
On the Camino de Santiago
North Road
Campsite
Film locations
- Altamira(2014)Film
Santillana del Mar, beauty in its purest form
Welcome to this tour through the most beautiful village in Spain", paraphrasing the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre.
Sheltered by gentle hills, a few meters from the sea and sheltered from the cruel and relentless passage of time, lies this historic town. Crossroads, inspiration for artists, poets, philosophers and writers, the town treasures a charm difficult to capture in words, because just walking into the Historic-Artistic Site formed by buildings mainly from the fourteenth to the eighteenth centuries in an area restricted to traffic and putting your feet on the cobblestones already
…Images of Santillana del Mar
What to see
Places of interest
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Peredo Barreda Palace - Caja Cantabria Cultural Center
It belonged to the noble Peredo-Barreda families of the town, in which the position of Merino fell on many occasions. It
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Casa de los Villa
Characteristic construction of the urban architecture of the XVIII century. In the middle of this century it belonged to
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Casas del Águila y la Parra
Two historic buildings that house exhibitions and interpretation centers. They are a reference of the civil architecture
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Plaza Mayor and Torre del Merino
Administrative center of the town with the Town Hall. The Torre del Merino presides over the square, one of the symbols
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Tower of Don Borja
It was built in the 15th century and enlarged in the 16th century. It owes its name to D. Francisco de Borja Barreda, la
What to do in Santillana del Mar
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
ROUTE
Route of the Druid Villages and the Sea passing through Santillana del Mar
Discover this route and its villages
EXPERIENCE
Tequila and Los Indianos de Santillana Tequila Route
An appointment with history, art and relations between Cantabria, Mexico and the Philippines. The history of the Cantabr...
What to do
Experiences by category
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Pet-friendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Gastronomy
Restaurants, local products and culinary tradition
Location
Santillana del Mar is located in Cantabria, Cantabria.
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Motorhome areas
Where to stay overnight and refuel services with your motorhome in Santillana del Mar.
Santillana del Mar Campground (C. Fontanilla)
12 €/night38 seats · Services only: 5 € · Pets allowed · Managed by Santillana del Mar RV Park
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Private area with waste disposal and water refill included in the overnight stay (~€12/day; water refill only €5/60 min). Electricity ~€4/day; showers for a fee. Food truck with coffee and bread in the morning; playground. Historic district and Collegiate Church ~5 min walk away. Reservations recommended during high season.
- Access:
- Exit 234 on the A-8 (Puente San Miguel), take the CA-136 to Santillana; then take the C. Fontanilla toward Camplengo. Private area with 24-hour access via a payment kiosk (ID/passport + email). Numbered grass/concrete sites next to the Collegiate Church.
- Phone:
- +34 649 813 166
Overnight parking on Castío Street
10 €/night8 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Santillana del Mar City Council
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
An affordable alternative to the Camper Park when spaces are available. No waste disposal or electricity. The town center and collegiate church are about 600 meters away. If it’s full, use the second municipal overnight parking lot or the Camper Park (see the main listing for the town).
- Access:
- 1 C. Castío, municipal gravel parking lot with no marked spaces. A municipal fee applies from March 15 to October 15; outside of this period, overnight parking is free.
- Phone:
- +34 942 818 001
Carga eléctrica
Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
En Santillana del Mar
Puesto de carga
Cerca del pueblo(71 puntos)
A 0.2 kmLento · 3.7 kW
Hotel CuevasAvenida Antonio Sandi, Santillana del MarA 0.4 kmSemi-rápido · 11 kW
Parador de Santillana del MarPlaza de Ramón PelayoA 0.4 kmRápido · 22 kW
ElectromapsSantillana del Mar, Santillana del MarDatos: OpenChargeMap (CC BY 4.0)
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