The landscape of the Cantabrian Sea near Originals Hotels

Your travel guide to Cantabria

Cantabria: THE HOTELS

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What to do, to see, to hear...

Learning some Catalan In Catalonia, many of the locals will speak standard Spanish but Catalan is also widely used nowadays, so try to learn a few words to be polite.

Discover the Basque Country Vitoria-Gasteiz is the capital of the Basque Country where you can see a very different type of Spain than the rest of the country. Head to El Boulevard for some of the best shopping in the city.

Wine from La Rioja La Rioja is famous for its stunningly full-bodied red wines so head to at least one vineyard in the area to try out its local produce.

The Catalan beaches

Head a little further south to places like Tarragona if you're looking for some stretches of fine sand. In Catalonia, you can also visit the Costa Brava coast, a wonderful hidden gem located just north of Barcelona and near the French border.

Visiting Pamplona The city of Pamplona is famous for its bull running festival but there is much more to do than that so visit it when it is less crowded outside of July.

Explore A Coruña A Coruña, in the westernmost province of Galicia, has great seafood restaurants and a wonderful seafront promenade that is ideal for strolling along and taking in views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Transports in Cantabria

When to go to Cantabria

What to do in Cantabria

THE LICEU OPERA

The Liceu Opera in Barcelona is one of the entire country's foremost theatrical spaces with a prime location in the city since it was built in 1847. Book tickets in advance for one of its performances.

FISHING IN GALICIA

Although trout fishing in Galicia's rivers is popular, for a more thrilling adventure hire a boat from one of its ports and head to sea to try and land a bass or two.

TIERRA RAPAZ

Tierra Rapaz in Calahorra – a charming part of La Rioja – is a wildlife park that allows some close-up experiences with a range of birds of prey.

The best restaurants in Cantabria

Ezcaray

El Portal

If you want a fine dining experience, then head to the picturesque village Ezcaray in La Rioja where there is a Michelin starred restaurant named El Portal.