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Take time to enjoy this opulent town rather than rushing straight on after seeing its famous Gaudí house.
The Common WandererIncluded in the recommended full-day excursion exploring villages along Cantabria's western coast.
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Along Dusty RoadsTake time to enjoy this opulent town rather than rushing straight on after seeing its famous Gaudí house.
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Allow an hour or two to explore this beautifully preserved medieval town, with cobbled streets, flower-filled balconies and historic palaces.
The Common WandererA recommended stop on the western coastal villages excursion, paired with a visit to the Altamira neocave.
Read The Common Wanderer's guideAlong Dusty RoadsAllow an hour or two to explore this beautifully preserved medieval town, with cobbled streets, flower-filled balconies and historic palaces.
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The concluding attraction on a western Cantabrian villages excursion that the author ranks among Santander's best day trips.
The Common WandererThe concluding attraction on a western Cantabrian villages excursion that the author ranks among Santander's best day trips.
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Break the drive at this small vineyard run by two brothers. Try their cava with the accompanying canapés, leaving the wine to non-drivers.
Along Dusty RoadsBreak the drive at this small vineyard run by two brothers. Try their cava with the accompanying canapés, leaving the wine to non-drivers.
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The recreated cave offers a chance to appreciate prehistoric paintings dating back more than 36,000 years while protecting the original site.
Along Dusty RoadsThe recreated cave offers a chance to appreciate prehistoric paintings dating back more than 36,000 years while protecting the original site.
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Gaudí's whimsical house incorporates playful musical details and now operates as a museum. Book ahead, or join a guided visit for more architectural context.
Along Dusty RoadsGaudí's whimsical house incorporates playful musical details and now operates as a museum. Book ahead, or join a guided visit for more architectural context.
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Recommended on a highly rated guided cave excursion featuring ancient Paleolithic art, paired with Las Monedas.
The Common WandererRecommended on a highly rated guided cave excursion featuring ancient Paleolithic art, paired with Las Monedas.
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Visit alongside El Castillo on the recommended guided excursion exploring the area's prehistoric cave art.
The Common WandererVisit alongside El Castillo on the recommended guided excursion exploring the area's prehistoric cave art.
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Recommended as a stop on the western Cantabrian villages day trip, one of the author's top excursions from Santander.
The Common WandererRecommended as a stop on the western Cantabrian villages day trip, one of the author's top excursions from Santander.
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