Cantabria
Cantabria Tourist Info
Cantabria is popular with the Spanish as an escape from the summer heat. Cantabria offers extremely varied landscapes and climates. It boasts the magnificent mountain ranges, Picos de Europa and the natural preserve of Saja. The rivers are full of salmon and trout. On the coast of Cantabria are beautiful bays and romantic fishing villages.
The capital, Santander, is located at a beautiful bay. Santander is an important port. Cantabria's colorful popular customs, its artisany and gastronomy make it an ideal holiday destination.
Cantabria has been inhabited since prehistoric times and both the Romans and Moors attempted to occupy the area. Cantabria has nice countryside with tiny villages and is reputed to have more cattle than any other region in Spain. There are six protected nature areas in Cantabria.
