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The Best of the Cantabric region
The Region of Cantabria, is in the heart of the Spain‘s largest natural park in the majestic bulk of the Tips of Europe. On the coast there are pretty fishing ports and historical but lively cities that benefit from a soft climate all year. The interior, on the contrary, has a rough mountain relief, a harder climate, less dense and more rural population. Cave paintings give test of a human presence in Cantabria around 25,000 years ago.
Lodging
Cantabria counts on several old pretty cities like Santander (burned in 1941 and reconstructed), Santilla del Mar, Carmona and Greater Barcena. Choose the place and type of lodging that you wish for your stay. Book well in advance using our booking engine on line.
Attractions
The mountain represents more than half of the surface of the Region. Many leisure activites happen then around it. If you like excursions, you will be overwhelmed by the magnificent landscapes, the steep precipices and the dense forests where the last brown bears of Spain survive. The rivers are abundant in fishing of trout and salmon. The coast, ranging of fractures and sand ranges, have colourful fishing ports and pleasant bath cities to welcome you
Gastronomy
The gastronomy of the Region is considered for its richness and variety. The Cantabria is a region of grass and cattle ranch. The Cuisine thus will be very inspired by milky and sea products (without forgetting the meat).
Culture
Before the arrival of the Romans, the Cantabria was inhabited by a people called the Cantabrians (inhabitants of rocks, in Celt). According to the found vestiges, the Cantabrians were fishermen, hunters, and also agriculturists and shepherds. The Cantabria is one of the richest regions of the world in prehistoric signs. The paintings of the quaternary era of the Altamira Grottos are classified as patrimony of the humanity. In order to visit them, it is necessary in first place to register in a waiting list of several years. (But there are other more accessible grottos).
Shopping and Craft in the region of Cantabric
In the mountain valley towns, the inhabitants always practice the traditional crafts. The shepherds descend from the mountains once a week to the market to sell their famous Picón cheeses. You will also be able to find all regional and artisan products of the Cantabria.
Practical Info
All the necessary information before going for the Cantabria. How to go, how to leave and what to do if you cross a bear in the forest of the Tips of Europe Park