{"id":15990,"date":"2026-05-12T15:39:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/?p=15990"},"modified":"2026-09-25T10:23:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T08:23:09","slug":"5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Days in Cantabria: The Ultimate Gluten-Free Travel Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are exploring its rugged coastline or its hidden mountain gems, our itinerary for <strong>5 days in Cantabria<\/strong> will guide you through the region&#8217;s most stunning landscapes. Get ready to discover a perfect blend of nature, architecture, and delicious local cuisine on this unforgettable journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is true that in five days you won&#8217;t be able to see everything, but you will enjoy a perfect combination of <strong>nature, sea, and tradition<\/strong>. The intense green of its mountains, the deep blue of the <strong>Cantabrian Sea<\/strong>, and the gold of its beaches will be etched in your memory, inviting you to return again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have designed a <strong>road trip through Cantabria<\/strong> with must-see stops and suggestions so you can adapt the route to your own pace. Our goal is to help you <strong>explore the best of Cantabria in 5 days<\/strong>, enjoying every moment of the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And here is our first <strong>Glutendtrotter Tip<\/strong>: the best way to get around the region is with your own <strong>car<\/strong> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/es\/spain\/santander\/sdr?a_aid=glutendtrotters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>rental<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>, to be able to discover hidden places off the beaten tourist track. If you like rural landscapes, we also recommend reading our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/circular-road-trip-through-the-pasiego-valleys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">road trip through the Pasiegos Valleys<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, a true green fairytale among the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c503e837\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7f759d46 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Read also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/essential-tips-for-traveling-to-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>10 essential tips for traveling to Cantabria<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f8f3e9;border-left:5px solid #c87e3a;padding:15px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\">\n    <picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.avif\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\" alt=\"Glutendtrotters\" style=\"width:50px;height:auto;margin-top:2px;\"><\/picture><br \/>\n    <strong style=\"font-size:18px;color:#745431;line-height:1.2;\">Before your 5-day Cantabria road trip<\/strong>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;color:#4a4a4a;\">\ud83d\ude97 As we mentioned earlier, the best way to get around is by car: compare rental options on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/es\/spain\/santander\/sdr?a_aid=glutendtrotters\" style=\"color:#e38436;font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Discover Cars<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;color:#4a4a4a;\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f We never travel without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatiseguros.com\/?r=82482642387952&#038;cmp=cantabria5days\" style=\"color:#e38436;font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">IATI travel insurance<\/a> (5% off for Glutendtrotters readers), essential for any multi-day trip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;color:#4a4a4a;\">\ud83d\udcf6 And to stay connected between villages throughout these 5 days, a <a href=\"https:\/\/holafly.sjv.io\/6yXLn3\" style=\"color:#e38436;font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Holafly<\/a> eSIM (also 5% off for you) keeps you online wherever you go.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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gluten-free in Santander<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Day_2_Santillana_del_Mar_and_the_Altamira_Cave_historic_treasures_of_northern_Spain\" >Day 2: Santillana del Mar and the Altamira Cave, historic treasures of northern Spain<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Santillana_del_Mar\" >Where to eat gluten-free in Santillana del Mar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Day_3_Comillas_and_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera_two_essentials_to_see_in_Cantabria\" >Day 3: Comillas and San Vicente de la Barquera, two essentials to see in Cantabria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Comillas\" >Comillas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Comillas\" >Where to eat gluten-free in Comillas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\" >San Vicente de la Barquera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\" >Where to eat gluten-free in San Vicente de la Barquera<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Day_4_What_to_see_in_Santona_Laredo_and_Castro_Urdiales_three_must-visit_fishing_villages\" >Day 4: What to see in Santo\u00f1a, Laredo, and Castro Urdiales, three must-visit fishing villages<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Castro_Urdiales\" >Castro Urdiales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Castro_Urdiales\" >Where to eat gluten-free in Castro Urdiales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Laredo\" >Laredo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Laredo\" >Where to eat gluten-free in Laredo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Santona\" >Santo\u00f1a<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Santona\" >Where to eat gluten-free in Santo\u00f1a<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Day_5_Cabarceno_and_Lierganes_nature_and_charm_in_the_heart_of_Cantabria\" >Day 5: Cab\u00e1rceno and Li\u00e9rganes, nature and charm in the heart of Cantabria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Cabarceno\" >Cab\u00e1rceno<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Cabarceno\" >Where to eat gluten-free in Cab\u00e1rceno<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Lierganes\" >Li\u00e9rganes&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Lierganes\" >Where to eat gluten-free in Li\u00e9rganes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#End_of_the_itinerary_five_days_discovering_the_essence_of_Cantabria\" >End of the itinerary: five days discovering the essence of Cantabria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#What_cant_you_miss_in_Cantabria\" >What can&#8217;t you miss in Cantabria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#How_many_days_are_needed_to_visit_Cantabria\" >How many days are needed to visit Cantabria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Which_villages_should_you_not_miss_in_Cantabria\" >Which villages should you not miss in Cantabria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Is_it_easy_to_eat_gluten-free_during_this_5-day_Cantabria_itinerary\" >Is it easy to eat gluten-free during this 5-day Cantabria itinerary?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-days-in-cantabria-itinerary\/#Search_on_the_map\" >Search on the map<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Santander_between_history_sea_and_Cantabrian_flavor\"><\/span><b>Day 1: Santander, between history, sea, and Cantabrian flavor<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start your <strong>what to see in Cantabria in 5 days<\/strong> route in <strong>Santander<\/strong>, an elegant, luminous city that is perfect to explore in one day. Here, where the sea and mountains meet, every stroll reveals a corner full of history, culture, and unforgettable landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start your day at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-cantabrian-lighthouses-to-light-up-your-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Cabo Mayor Lighthouse<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, a spectacular viewpoint surrounded by cliffs that offers one of the best panoramic views of the <strong>Cantabrian Sea<\/strong>. From there, walk down to <strong>Matale\u00f1as Cove<\/strong>, a small natural jewel ideal for enjoying the sound of the waves and the salty air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-af3c9728\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander-1024x485.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander-300x142.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander-768x364.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander-1536x728.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander.avif 1563w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander-1024x485.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander-1536x728.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander.webp 1563w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-af3c9728\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander-1024x485.webp\" alt=\"Lamppost on a breakwater with sea on both sides at sunrise\" title=\"Bahi\u0301a de Santander\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander-1024x485.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander-1536x728.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahia-de-Santander.webp 1563w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6b0db8eb gb-headline-text\">Bay of Santander \/ Photography: VAC<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue towards the famous <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/santander-beaches-northern-spanish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Sardinero Beach<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, a symbol of the city, with its fine golden sand and stately atmosphere. Very close by, you will find cafes and restaurants where you can savor <strong>Cantabrian gastronomy<\/strong> with sea views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afterward, head into the <strong>Magdalena Peninsula<\/strong>, one of the most iconic places to see in Santander. Here, you can visit the <strong>Magdalena Palace<\/strong>, the former summer residence of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenia, and take a stroll by its small marine zoo and viewpoints facing Mouro Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue your tour through <strong>Puertochico<\/strong> and the <strong>Promenade<\/strong>, where the bay\u2014considered one of the most beautiful in Spain\u2014will accompany you with its changing light and maritime atmosphere. For postcard-worthy views, go up to the <strong>R\u00edo de la Pila Viewpoint<\/strong>, especially at sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-d9cfdac3\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin-1024x461.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin-300x135.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin-768x346.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin-1536x691.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin.avif 1913w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin-1024x461.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin-300x135.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin-768x346.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin-1536x691.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin.webp 1913w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-d9cfdac3\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin-1024x461.webp\" alt=\"Modernist building\" title=\"Centro Boti\u0301n\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin-1024x461.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin-300x135.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin-768x346.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin-1536x691.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Centro-Botin.webp 1913w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fb6a345e gb-headline-text\">Centro Bot\u00edn \/ Photography: VAC<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before saying goodbye to the city, spend some time in its <strong>Old Town<\/strong> and its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/must-visit-museums-in-santander\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">local museums<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, such as the <strong>Centro Bot\u00edn<\/strong>, the <strong>Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology<\/strong>, and the <strong>Cantabrian Maritime Museum<\/strong>, three spaces that combine art, history, and sea in perfect balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Santander is an ideal city to explore on foot or by tourist transport. You can sign up for a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/santander-l95\/santander-small-group-walking-tour-t1161872\/?partner_id=O7AL31D&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">free walking tour of Santander<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> or hop on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/santander-l95\/santander-city-sightseeing-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-train-t3643\/?partner_id=O7AL31D&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">City Sightseeing bus<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, which connects the main points of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/anillocultural.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Cultural Ring<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>. A convenient way to make the most of your time on this first day of your itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-86af1a6d gb-headline-text\"><strong>Other posts related to Santander:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/top-10-things-to-do-in-santander-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What to visit in Santander in 1 day<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/santander-with-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Traveling to Santander with kids? Places you must visit<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-walking-tours-in-santander\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">The best free walking tours in Santander<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Santander\"><\/span><b>Where to eat gluten-free in Santander<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t leave without immersing yourself in the delicious world of our gastronomy! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend living the complete experience: for lunch, head to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-santander-fishing-quarter\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Fishing District<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and delight your palate with exquisite fresh fish. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When night falls, join the vibrant energy of <\/span><b>Santander&#8217;s Old Town<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. End your day at the lively <\/span><b>Ca\u00f1ad\u00edo Square<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a favorite meeting place for both locals and visitors. It will be a gastronomic journey you won&#8217;t forget.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6a81daa0\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6a81daa0\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Baked fish with potatoes on a stainless steel tray\" title=\"Casa Jose\u0301 Pescado\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Casa-Jose-Pescado.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-021f043a gb-headline-text\">Red sea bream at Casa Jos\u00e9 \/ Photography: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You cannot leave without savoring the culinary essence of the Cantabrian capital. For lunch, head over to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-in-santander-fishing-quarter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Fishing District<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, where you will find traditional restaurants with <strong>fresh fish and seafood<\/strong> brought straight from the harbor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As night falls, choose the <strong>Old Town<\/strong> or the lively <strong>Ca\u00f1ad\u00edo Square<\/strong> to enjoy some tapas and the local atmosphere. Many places offer <strong>gluten-free options<\/strong>, so you can enjoy a complete gastronomic tour without worries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Santander will leave you with the feeling of having discovered a unique place: elegant, vibrant, and with the maritime soul that marks the perfect start to your adventure through <strong>Cantabria in 5 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bae4b2cf gb-headline-text\"><strong>Posts related to gluten-free restaurants and cafes in Santander:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/charming-cafes-in-santander\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Gluten-free flavors: the most charming cafes in Santander<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/gluten-free-santander-best-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Where to eat gluten-free in Santander<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Santillana_del_Mar_and_the_Altamira_Cave_historic_treasures_of_northern_Spain\"><\/span><b>Day 2: Santillana del Mar and the Altamira Cave, historic treasures of northern Spain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second day of this <strong>what to see in Cantabria in 5 days<\/strong> itinerary takes us to <strong>Santillana del Mar<\/strong>, a must-see stop for lovers of history, art, and architecture. Located just 30 minutes from Santander, this <strong>medieval village<\/strong> on the Cantabrian western coast is considered one of the <strong>most beautiful villages in Spain<\/strong>, thanks to its impeccable preservation and atmosphere from another era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popularly known as the <em>\u201cvillage of the three lies\u201d<\/em> \u2014because it is neither holy, nor flat, nor does it have a sea\u2014 <strong>Santillana del Mar<\/strong> enchants visitors with its <strong>cobblestone streets<\/strong>, ancestral houses, and flowery balconies that look like they came straight out of a painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-1186e6d5\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon.avif 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon.webp 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-1186e6d5\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Trough in Santillana del Mar\" title=\"El abrevadero y lavadero_11zon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/El-abrevadero-y-lavadero_11zon.webp 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-26e19a89 gb-headline-text\">Watering trough and laundry area in Santillana del Mar \/ Photography: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour can begin at the <strong>Regina Coeli Diocesan Museum<\/strong>, housed in a former Dominican convent. Its collection of sacred and colonial art is a true jewel that opens the way to a journey through centuries of Cantabrian history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you enter the <strong>historic center<\/strong>, every corner tells a story: the <strong>Peredo-Barreda Palace<\/strong>, now a cultural space; the <strong>Velarde Tower<\/strong>; and the numerous <strong>mountain-style houses<\/strong> with noble coats of arms that give character to the village. <strong>Abad Francisco Navarro Square<\/strong> is the heart of the village, presided over by the majestic <strong>Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana<\/strong>, one of the masterpieces of <strong>Cantabrian Romanesque<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-dc80a679\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon.avif 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon.webp 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-dc80a679\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Ashlar stone stately palace with a car at the entrance and cobblestone floor in Santillana del Mar\" title=\"Palacio de los Velarde\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palacio-de-los-Velarde_11zon.webp 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eccd8cd5 gb-headline-text\">Palacio de los Velarde \/ Photography: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearby you will find the <strong>Barquillero Museum<\/strong> and the <strong>Jes\u00fas Otero Museum<\/strong>, which showcase local tradition and art, as well as the <strong>Museum of Torture<\/strong>, which provides a curious\u2014and somewhat unsettling\u2014look at the European judicial past. In contrast, the <strong>Convent of San Ildefonso<\/strong>, where the Poor Clare nuns make traditional sweets (with gluten), sweetens the visit with an artisanal touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just three kilometers away is the legendary <strong>Altamira Cave<\/strong>, known as the <em>\u201cSistine Chapel of Cave Art.\u201d<\/em> At the <strong>Altamira Museum<\/strong>, you can explore the <strong>Neocave<\/strong>, a faithful replica of the original paintings that date back more than 15,000 years. If you are traveling in summer, book your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/santillana-del-mar-l143775\/santillana-del-mar-altamira-museum-cave-s-replica-tour-t921430\/?partner_id=O7AL31D&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">tickets in advance<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, as spots tend to sell out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you are passionate about archaeology and cave art, don&#8217;t miss our articles on other caves to see in Cantabria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/el-soplao-cave\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>El Soplao Cave: mining adventure<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/chufin-cave-cantabria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Chuf\u00edn Cave<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-28d0b7ba\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-28d0b7ba\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Stone tower\" title=\"Torre de Don Borja\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Torre-de-Don-Borja_11zon.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-04f4819d gb-headline-text\">Torre de Don Borja \/ Photography: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before continuing the route, we recommend exploring the surroundings of Santillana del Mar: <strong>Santa Justa Beach<\/strong>, with its hermitage perched on the cliff, or the impressive <strong>Bolao de C\u00f3breces<\/strong>, where a waterfall merges with the Cantabrian Sea. These are landscapes that complete the experience between <strong>history, nature, and sea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f6060e69 gb-headline-text\"><strong>We recommend these related articles:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/santillana-del-mar-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What to see in Santillana del Mar: complete guide<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/villapresente-maze-cantabria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Villapresente Labyrinth: fun for the whole family<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Santillana_del_Mar\"><\/span><b>Where to eat gluten-free in Santillana del Mar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celiacs will find several safe and delicious options in <strong>Santillana del Mar<\/strong> to enjoy without worries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lavillarestaurante.es\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">Restaurante La Villa<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> offers a menu based on <strong>traditional Cantabrian cuisine<\/strong>, with high-quality local products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Las Quintas<\/strong>, the quintessential gluten-free confectionery of Cantabria, is a mandatory stop to try <strong>gluten-free sobaos pasiegos, pastries, and cakes<\/strong>, all made with care and without risk of cross-contamination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And recently, <strong>Restaurante Conde<\/strong> has earned a spot among the favorites for its <strong>skillets of fried eggs with jijas, morcilla, or chorizo criollo<\/strong>. Their staff is well-informed about celiac disease and the necessary safety measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each of these establishments reflects the <strong>gastronomic diversity of Cantabria<\/strong>, adapted for all travelers looking to enjoy a gluten-free meal and savor the best of this land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a13c6ecf gb-headline-text\"><strong>Read also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/most-famous-foods-in-cantabria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Cantabria and Gastronomy: a tour of the best dishes and products<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Comillas_and_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera_two_essentials_to_see_in_Cantabria\"><\/span><b>Day 3: Comillas and San Vicente de la Barquera, two essentials to see in Cantabria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We continue our <strong>what to see in Cantabria in 5 days<\/strong> itinerary by traveling along the <strong>western coast<\/strong>, where two of the region&#8217;s most beautiful and iconic villages are hidden: <strong>Comillas<\/strong> and <strong>San Vicente de la Barquera<\/strong>. Although many guides recommend visiting both together with Santillana del Mar in a single day, we prefer to enjoy each place at a leisurely pace. Cantabria is best savored without rushing, leaving room to return and keep exploring.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comillas\"><\/span><b>Comillas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About 45 minutes from Santander, <strong>Comillas<\/strong> dazzles with its history, architecture, and aristocratic atmosphere. This coastal village, which we visit several times a year, combines the splendor of 19th-century bourgeoisie with the soul of a fishing village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-56670797\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-56670797\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Modernist building with multiple colors\" title=\"Capricho de Gaudi\u0301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e891348a gb-headline-text\">El Capricho de Gaud\u00ed \/ Photography: Canva.com <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its streets, once the setting for the famous \u201cwave baths,\u201d hold endless stories. Here every corner breathes elegance, from the ancestral homes to the modernist mansions.<br>Among the must-sees is <strong>El Capricho de Gaud\u00ed<\/strong>, an architectural jewel covered in sunflower mosaics, even recognized as the <em>Best Monument in the World<\/em>. No less impressive are the <strong>Sobrellano Palace and Chapel<\/strong> or the majestic <strong>Pontifical University<\/strong>, which crowns the village with its imposing silhouette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comillas invites you to stroll aimlessly through its <strong>historic center<\/strong>, discovering magical places like the <strong>Constitution Square<\/strong> or the <strong>Cemetery<\/strong>, guarded by the iconic <strong>Exterminating Angel<\/strong>. To make the most of your visit, we recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/santander-l95\/santander-comillas-und-capricho-de-gaudi-t328971\/?partner_id=O7AL31D&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">booking a guided tour<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> of the village and El Capricho de Gaud\u00ed: this way, you will avoid lines and learn all its secrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-939a6c57\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-939a6c57\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Beach with heavy surf\" title=\"Playa de Comillas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Playa-de-Comillas_11zon_11zon.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3e9fda65 gb-headline-text\">Comillas Beach \/ Photography: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you are traveling in summer, don&#8217;t miss the chance to go for a swim at <strong>Comillas Beach<\/strong>, a perfect corner to end the day between sea and architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your visit coincides with the <strong>Fiestas del Cristo del Amparo<\/strong>, experience the maritime processions, fireworks, and great local atmosphere. They are the best display of the joyful and traditional spirit of this Cantabrian village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-001443f0 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Related articles:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-comillas-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What to see in Comillas: 10 essentials<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/cantabria-sequoia-forest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Sequoia Forest of Cantabria<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-free-walking-tours-in-comillas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>Best free walking tours in Comillas<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Comillas\"><\/span><b>Where to eat gluten-free in Comillas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our last visit, we stumbled upon <strong>El Carel<\/strong>, a charming restaurant in the heart of the historic center. They offer <strong>gluten-free options<\/strong>, excellent service, and delicious food at reasonable prices. The portions are generous, and the atmosphere is cozy: a place we would definitely return to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-9485dc6f\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Restaurante-Carel-1_11zon_11zon-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Restaurante-Carel-1_11zon_11zon-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Restaurante-Carel-1_11zon_11zon-1152x1536.avif 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Restaurante-Carel-1_11zon_11zon.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Restaurante-Carel-1_11zon_11zon-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Restaurante-Carel-1_11zon_11zon-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Restaurante-Carel-1_11zon_11zon-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Restaurante-Carel-1_11zon_11zon.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-9485dc6f\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Restaurante-Carel-1_11zon_11zon-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Plate of fried eggs with cod\" title=\"Restaurante Carel 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Restaurante-Carel-1_11zon_11zon-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Restaurante-Carel-1_11zon_11zon-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Restaurante-Carel-1_11zon_11zon-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Restaurante-Carel-1_11zon_11zon.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-12b47db2 gb-headline-text\">Fried eggs with cod at Restaurante El Carel \/ Photography: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\"><\/span><b>San Vicente de la Barquera<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our next stop takes us to <strong>San Vicente de la Barquera<\/strong>, the westernmost point of the route. This fishing village, included in every list of <strong>what to see in Cantabria in 5 days<\/strong>, combines monumental heritage, natural landscapes, and a rich fishing tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-c2c8c0e6\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Puente-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Puente-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Puente-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Puente-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Puente-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Puente-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Puente-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Puente-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-c2c8c0e6\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Puente-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Bridge over the sea. What to see in Cantabria in 5 days.\" title=\"Puente de San Vicente de la Barquera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Puente-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Puente-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Puente-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Puente-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6721a956 gb-headline-text\">La Maza Bridge in San Vicente de la Barquera \/ Photography: Canva.com<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the heart of the <strong>Oyambre Natural Park<\/strong>, San Vicente is a true ecological paradise formed by <strong>estuaries, cliffs, dunes, beaches, and meadows<\/strong> where varied Atlantic fauna lives.<br>Its <strong>fishing harbor<\/strong> remains the soul of the village, while tourism has become its main economic driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the places you cannot miss are the <strong>Church of Santa Mar\u00eda de los \u00c1ngeles<\/strong>, with its mixture of styles and the statue of the Inquisitor Corro; the <strong>Sanctuary of the Barquera<\/strong>, where the municipality&#8217;s patron saint rests; the <strong>King&#8217;s Castle<\/strong>; the <strong>Palace of the Corro<\/strong>, current Town Hall; the <strong>Convent of San Luis<\/strong>, the <strong>medieval wall<\/strong>, and the <strong>La Maza Bridge<\/strong>, a symbol of the village. It is also worth approaching the <strong>Punta de la Silla Lighthouse<\/strong>, which houses a small artisanal and folk museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-008328c8\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.avif 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-008328c8\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Castle with flag and stone path\" title=\"Castillo del Rey en San Vicente de la Barquera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e35bb137 gb-headline-text\">King&#8217;s Castle in San Vicente de la Barquera \/ Photography: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To experience the essence of San Vicente, nothing better than visiting it during one of its festivities. The <strong>Fol\u00eda<\/strong>, declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is celebrated after Holy Week and fills the harbor with emotion and maritime tradition. Also noteworthy are the <strong>Carmen Festivals<\/strong> in July and <strong>La Barquera and El Mozucu<\/strong> in September.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9baa2619\">\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>As a curiosity<\/strong>, there is a legend in Cantabria about the La Maza Bridge: if you make a wish and hold your breath while crossing it by car, it comes true. One more reason to come!<\/span><\/i><\/pre>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to fully understand its history and curiosities, we recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/es\/san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/visita-guiada-san-vicente-barquera\/?aid=105992&amp;cmp=cantabria5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">booking a guided tour<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>: you will discover corners and legends that only locals know.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e6ec2d35\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3fc41ba4 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Read also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What to visit in San Vicente de la B<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>arquera<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\"><\/span><b>Where to eat gluten-free in San Vicente de la Barquera<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although we haven&#8217;t tried it personally, we have heard wonderful things about <strong>El Bodeg\u00f3n<\/strong>, a cozy restaurant with <strong>gluten-free options<\/strong> and excellent service. It is not part of ACECAN, but its staff is very aware of celiac disease and takes care regarding <strong>cross-contamination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you visit, be sure to try the <strong>Sorropot\u00fan<\/strong>, the most typical maritime stew of the village, made with northern bonito, potatoes, and peppers. A dish that tastes like pure Cantabria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_What_to_see_in_Santona_Laredo_and_Castro_Urdiales_three_must-visit_fishing_villages\"><\/span><b>Day 4: What to see in Santo\u00f1a, Laredo, and Castro Urdiales, three must-visit fishing villages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On this fourth day of <strong>what to see in Cantabria in 5 days<\/strong>, we change course to explore the <strong>eastern coast<\/strong>, an area marked by the taste of the sea, history, and endless landscapes. Although visiting <strong>Santo\u00f1a, Laredo, and Castro Urdiales<\/strong> in a single day may seem like a challenge, each one has so much charm that it&#8217;s hard to choose. We encourage you to select the ones that attract you the most\u2026 or leave one for your next getaway through Cantabria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castro_Urdiales\"><\/span><b>Castro Urdiales<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with <strong>Castro Urdiales<\/strong>, the most eastern of the three and one of the most picturesque villages in northern Spain. Founded as <strong>Flavi\u00f3briga<\/strong> in Roman times, it retains that ancient yet coastal vibe that makes it irresistible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-bcacdbd2\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-bcacdbd2\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"View of a city from a height\" title=\"Vista de Castro Urdiales desde Iglesia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vista-de-Castro-Urdiales-desde-Iglesia.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-570c3dd0 gb-headline-text\">View of Castro Urdiales from the Church of Santa Mar\u00eda de la Asunci\u00f3n<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour can start at <strong>Cotolino Park<\/strong>, from where a pleasant walk will take you along the <strong>Promenade<\/strong> to the <strong>Breakwater<\/strong>, passing by <strong>Brazomar Beach<\/strong> and the <strong>Sutileza Chalet<\/strong>, an example of mountain architecture. Also noteworthy is the <strong>Ochar\u00e1n Palace-Castle<\/strong>, with its blend of Neo-Mud\u00e9jar and Neo-Gothic styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you approach the <strong>Don Luis Wharf<\/strong>, you can enjoy the bay, swim in its calm waters, or simply relax contemplating the <strong>Cantabrian Sea<\/strong>. The route continues towards <strong>La Puebla Vieja<\/strong>, the historic center, full of bars and houses with maritime flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-d1ff2a76\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-d1ff2a76\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Harbor with wooden boats and buildings in the background. What to see in Cantabria in 5 days.\" title=\"Puerto de Castro Urdiales\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Puerto-de-Castro-Urdiales.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e8b6ee96 gb-headline-text\">Castro Urdiales Harbor<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the essentials, don&#8217;t miss the <strong>Church of Santa Mar\u00eda de la Asunci\u00f3n<\/strong>, a jewel of Cantabrian Gothic; the <strong>House of the Chelines<\/strong> and the <strong>Hermitage of Santa Ana<\/strong>, connected to the <strong>Castle-Lighthouse<\/strong> by a picturesque medieval bridge. For the more curious, the <strong>Roman site of Flavi\u00f3briga<\/strong> and the <strong>Pe\u00f1a del Cuco Cave<\/strong>, with cave engravings, complete a very complete visit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f8f3e9;border-left:5px solid #c87e3a;padding:15px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\">\n    <picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.avif\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\" alt=\"Glutendtrotters\" style=\"width:50px;height:auto;margin-top:2px;\"><\/picture><br \/>\n    <strong style=\"font-size:18px;color:#745431;line-height:1.2;\">Glutendtrotter Tip<\/strong>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;color:#4a4a4a;\">\n      Book a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/castro-urdiales-l143774\/private-visit-to-castro-urdiales-the-great-fishing-village-t862769\/?partner_id=O7AL31D&#038;utm_medium=online_publisher\" style=\"color: #e38436; font-weight: bold;\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">guided tour of Castro Urdiales<\/a> to make the most of your time and learn its secrets without worrying about lines.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Castro Urdiales vibrates especially during its <strong>festivities<\/strong>. During <strong>Holy Week<\/strong>, the famous <em>Living Passion<\/em> is celebrated, declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest, while in summer, the colorful parade of the <strong>Coso Blanco<\/strong> shines. Both show the joyful and participatory soul of this fishing village.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-43180489\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c278c611 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Read also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-castro-urdiales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What to see in Castro Urdiales in 1 day: Definitive Guide<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Castro_Urdiales\"><\/span><b>Where to eat gluten-free in Castro Urdiales<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our last visit, we had a stroke of luck. Upon finding the restaurants we had in mind closed, we discovered <strong>Bar Quinto Pino<\/strong>, a traditional and cozy place with excellent service. There we enjoyed several <strong>gluten-free portions<\/strong> at very reasonable prices. They cannot guarantee the complete absence of cross-contamination, but if you are looking for an authentic and local place, it is worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-c89e3227\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-c89e3227\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Mussels with tomato sauce\" title=\"Mejillones con tomate Bar Quinto Pino\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mejillones-con-tomate-Bar-Quinto-Pino.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-96f61f01 gb-headline-text\">Mussels with tomato sauce at Bar Quinto Pinto<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laredo\"><\/span><b>Laredo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We continue our tour along the eastern coast of Cantabria in <strong>Laredo<\/strong>, a municipality that combines sea, history, and nature like few others. Its name derives from <em>glaretum<\/em>, alluding to its sandy environment, and it is no coincidence: with more than <strong>8 kilometers of coastline<\/strong>, its beaches are a true spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the quiet <strong>Regat\u00f3n Beach<\/strong>, next to the Treto estuary, to the extensive <strong>Salv\u00e9 Beach<\/strong>, awarded with the \u201cQ\u201d for tourism quality, Laredo is a paradise for seaside strolls. An unforgettable experience is taking a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/santander-l95\/cantabria-excursion-santander-santona-laredo-t985235\/?partner_id=O7AL31D&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">boat trip around its bay<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, with views of the <strong>Horse Lighthouse<\/strong> and the dunes that embrace the Cantabrian Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ffc2ac81\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-2048x1536.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ffc2ac81\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Group of buildings seen from a viewpoint with a beach in the background. What to see in Cantabria in 5 days.\" title=\"Playa La Salve\u0301 desde el mirador\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Playa-La-Salve-desde-el-mirador-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0724a9b0 gb-headline-text\">View of La Salv\u00e9 beach \/ Photography: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The village is divided into three areas: <strong>The Old Town and the Suburbs<\/strong>, declared a Historic-Artistic Site; the <strong>Ensanche<\/strong>, modern and lively; and <strong>El Puntal<\/strong>, the most touristy and coastal part.<br>In the historic center, the cobblestone alleys hide jewels such as the <strong>House of the Mar family<\/strong>, the <strong>House of the Marchioness of Arcentales<\/strong>, and, above all, the <strong>Church of Santa Mar\u00eda de la Asunci\u00f3n<\/strong>, with its magnificent Flemish altarpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t miss the <strong>Battle of Flowers<\/strong>, the last Friday of August, with its parade of floats covered in petals, or the <strong>Landing of Charles V<\/strong> in September, a historical reenactment that attracts thousands of visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Laredo\"><\/span><b>Where to eat gluten-free in Laredo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the heart of the Old Town is <strong>El Faro<\/strong>, a restaurant with excellent service and safe options for celiacs. Its menu includes <strong>rice dishes, fried squid, grilled fish, and gluten-free burgers<\/strong>, always served with individually packaged bread and all the necessary precautions. You can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantebar-elfaro.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">book a table on their website<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, which is highly recommended in high season.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a08792c7\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-853ed82b gb-headline-text\"><strong>Read also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/gluten-free-restaurants-in-laredo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Top 3 <\/strong><\/mark><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/gluten-free-restaurants-in-laredo\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>gluten-free restaurants in Laredo<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Santona\"><\/span><b>Santo\u00f1a<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We close this day in <strong>Santo\u00f1a<\/strong>, one of the jewels of the Cantabrian coast and a mandatory stop in any guide on <strong>what to see in Cantabria in 5 days<\/strong>. This fishing village combines sea, history, and nature with a charm that is hard to match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-2b9a38dd\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-2b9a38dd\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Small lighthouse with trees and sea in the background. What to see in Cantabria in 5 days.\" title=\"Faro del Caballo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Faro-del-Caballo-1.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-05e099f5 gb-headline-text\">Horse Lighthouse \/ Photography: Canva.com <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its most famous corner is the <strong>Horse Lighthouse<\/strong>, which is accessed by descending more than 760 steps between cliffs and vegetation. The effort is worth it: the views of the <strong>Cantabrian Sea<\/strong> from below are spectacular. In summer, the ideal is to do the route early or, better yet, enjoy a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/santander-l95\/santona-anchovy-factory-tour-and-boat-trip-t192252\/?partner_id=O7AL31D&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">boat trip around the Bay of Santo\u00f1a<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, which arrives directly at the lighthouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Berria Beach<\/strong>, wide and serene, is perfect for relaxing or going for a swim. From the <strong>Passage<\/strong> and the <strong>harbor viewpoint<\/strong>, shaped like a ship, you get the best views of the <strong>marshes<\/strong>, the <strong>fishing harbor<\/strong>, and the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6dbb8b8f\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6dbb8b8f\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Promenade with a mountain in the background in what to see in Cantabria in 5 days\" title=\"Monte Buciero Santon\u0303a\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monte-Buciero-Santona.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-65d37e36 gb-headline-text\">Pereda Promenade with Mount Buciero in the background \/ Photography: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Santo\u00f1a also has a rich military heritage. The Napoleonic fortifications of <strong>Fort San Mart\u00edn<\/strong>, <strong>San Carlos<\/strong>, and <strong>El Mazo<\/strong> still remain, all with exceptional panoramas. If you are passionate about nature, don&#8217;t miss visiting the <strong>Natural Park of the Marshes of Santo\u00f1a, Victoria, and Joyel<\/strong>, the largest wetland in northern Spain, ideal for bird watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you like parties, mark the <strong>Santo\u00f1a Carnival<\/strong> on your calendar, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, an explosion of color, humor, and maritime tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Santona\"><\/span><b>Where to eat gluten-free in Santo\u00f1a<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Santo\u00f1a is synonymous with <strong>anchovies<\/strong>, and getting to know their production process is a unique experience. We recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/es\/santona\/visita-fabrica-conservera-marismas-santona\/?aid=105992&amp;cmp=cantabria5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">visiting a local cannery<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, where you can see up close how these gluten-free delicacies are prepared. And, of course, don&#8217;t leave without taking home a good assortment of <strong>Santo\u00f1a anchovies<\/strong>: a delicious souvenir of your time in this fishing village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_Cabarceno_and_Lierganes_nature_and_charm_in_the_heart_of_Cantabria\"><\/span><b>Day 5: Cab\u00e1rceno and Li\u00e9rganes, nature and charm in the heart of Cantabria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have reached the last day of our <strong>what to see in Cantabria in 5 days<\/strong> route, and we can&#8217;t think of a better ending than combining the <strong>wild nature of Cab\u00e1rceno<\/strong> with the <strong>historical charm of Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>. Two very different, yet equally magical, places that win over adults and children alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cabarceno\"><\/span><b>Cab\u00e1rceno<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just 20 minutes from Santander, the <strong>Cab\u00e1rceno Nature Park<\/strong> immerses you in a spectacular landscape formed on an old iron mine. This space, considered a kind of <em>modern Noah&#8217;s Ark<\/em>, houses animals from the five continents in large enclosures where they live in <strong>semi-liberty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-48975f9a\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-1024x471.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-300x138.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-768x353.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-1536x707.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-1024x471.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-768x353.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-1536x707.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-48975f9a\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-1024x471.webp\" alt=\"Woman and girl with bears in the background in what to see in Cantabria in 5 days\" title=\"Rita y Manuela en Caba\u0301rceno\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-1024x471.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-768x353.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno-1536x707.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rita-y-Manuela-en-Cabarceno.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c4cbe626 gb-headline-text\">Cab\u00e1rceno Nature Park \/ Photography: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 120 species and 5,000 native trees and shrubs shape an environment that combines conservation, education, and natural beauty. The park can be toured by car or bus and requires <strong>at least three hours<\/strong> to enjoy it at a leisurely pace. Don&#8217;t miss the <strong>birds of prey<\/strong> and <strong>sea lion<\/strong> exhibitions, especially if you are traveling with children: they are a total spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another jewel of Cab\u00e1rceno is its <strong>cable car<\/strong>, with two lines that offer an unforgettable aerial view of the park and its karst landscapes. That said, if you are traveling in summer, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/santander-l95\/obregon-parque-de-la-naturaleza-de-cabarceno-entry-ticket-t485562\/?partner_id=O7AL31D&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">buy tickets in advance<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> to avoid lines and make the most of your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Cabarceno\"><\/span><b>Where to eat gluten-free in Cab\u00e1rceno<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our visits, we prefer to bring a <strong>gluten-free picnic<\/strong> and enjoy it in the open air: Cab\u00e1rceno has numerous areas equipped with <strong>tables, benches, and children&#8217;s areas<\/strong> next to the animal enclosures.<br>If you prefer to eat outside the park, you will find two good options nearby:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>La Loma del Chonuco<\/strong> and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Cagigona<\/strong>, both in La Concha, a few minutes away by car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both offer <strong>gluten-free dishes<\/strong> (including desserts) and have an <strong>outdoor terrace<\/strong>, perfect for the sunniest days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lierganes\"><\/span><b>Li\u00e9rganes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Very close to Cab\u00e1rceno, among mountains and meadows of the <strong>Miera valley<\/strong>, is <strong>Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong>, recognized as one of the <strong>most beautiful villages in Spain<\/strong>. This corner of the Trasmiera region combines tradition, history, and legend, being the perfect closing to any guide on <strong>what to see in Cantabria in 5 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-c64fa963\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon.avif 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon.webp 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-c64fa963\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Stone church in the background and a dirt road leading to it\" title=\"Iglesia de San Pantaleo\u0301n\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pantaleon.webp 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ee58dc8d gb-headline-text\">Church of San Pantal\u00e9on in Li\u00e9rganes \/ Photography: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The village is famous for the <strong>legend of the Fish-Man<\/strong>, a story that comes to life next to the 16th-century <strong>Major Bridge<\/strong> and the <strong>statue of the protagonist<\/strong>, located next to the river. At the <strong>Fish-Man Interpretation Center<\/strong>, you can learn about the history and origins of this myth so cherished by the Cantabrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strolling through the <strong>historic center<\/strong>, declared a historic-artistic site in 1978, is like traveling back in time. The <strong>stone houses with wooden balconies<\/strong>, the <strong>Mercadillo Neighborhood<\/strong>, the <strong>House of the Cannons<\/strong>, or the <strong>Cuesta Mercadillo Palace<\/strong> show the architectural wealth of the 17th and 18th centuries, when Li\u00e9rganes prospered thanks to its <strong>artillery factory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ab1a5fa5\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes.avif 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes.webp 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ab1a5fa5\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Sign with a statue. What to see in Cantabria in 5 days.\" title=\"Cartel Lie\u0301rganes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cartel-Lierganes.webp 1884w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5d2b9d97 gb-headline-text\">Li\u00e9rganes sign \/ Photography: Glutendtrotters<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t miss the <strong>Fluviarium Ecomuseum<\/strong>, which shows the fauna and traditions of the river environment, or the churches of <strong>San Pantale\u00f3n<\/strong> and <strong>San Pedro Adv\u00edncula<\/strong>, true landmarks of the local religious heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you feel like a rest, the historic <strong>Li\u00e9rganes Spa<\/strong>, known since the 19th century for its <strong>thermal waters<\/strong>, offers a relaxing environment with views of Mount Cotillam\u00f3n. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get to know the village in depth, we recommend a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/lierganes-l216171\/lierganes-private-and-exclusive-visit-fish-man-legend-t862666\/?partner_id=O7AL31D&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\">guided tour of Li\u00e9rganes<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, where you will discover its history, legends, and curiosities from the hands of local guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-560fa037 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Related articles:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lierganes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What to see in Li\u00e9rganes<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-vega-de-pas\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What to see in Vega de Pas: a unique place in the Pasiegos Valleys<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_Lierganes\"><\/span><b>Where to eat gluten-free in Li\u00e9rganes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Li\u00e9rganes surprises not only with its history but also with its gastronomic and artisanal offerings. One of the most famous beers in Cantabria is brewed here: <strong>Dougall\u2019s<\/strong>, produced by English brewer Andrew Thomas Dougall, with <strong>gluten-free versions<\/strong> that you can&#8217;t miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love Mexican food, there are two highly recommended restaurants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>El Bigote Mexicano<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Cantina<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both stand out for their cozy atmosphere and <strong>traditional dishes with gluten-free options<\/strong>. Although they are not part of ACECAN and cannot guarantee the complete absence of cross-contamination, many of their dishes are naturally suitable and their staff is well-informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6548096d gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"End_of_the_itinerary_five_days_discovering_the_essence_of_Cantabria\"><\/span><strong>End of the itinerary: five days discovering the essence of Cantabria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What did you think of our guide on <strong>what to see in Cantabria in 5 days<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope to have inspired you to tour this land of mountains, sea, and charming villages, following our itinerary or creating your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cantabria is infinite, diverse, and surprising. Each trip reveals something new: a hidden beach, a green valley, or a gastronomic corner that steals your heart. And that is, perhaps, its greatest magic: it always invites you back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would love to hear about your own experiences, your favorite corners, and your tips for other travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what are you waiting for? Prepare your next getaway and <strong>immerse yourself in the adventure of Cantabria<\/strong>. We assure you it will be an unforgettable experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c5d39837 gb-headline-text\"><strong>You might also want to read:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/7-days-in-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>What to see in Cantabria in 7 days: complete guide<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/3-day-cantabria-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>Cantabria in 3 days: guide to your Cantabrian getaway<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6322f10c gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"rm-faq-5days-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cant_you_miss_in_Cantabria\"><\/span>What can&#8217;t you miss in Cantabria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a difficult question to answer because there are many places worth visiting. But our must-sees would be: Santander, Potes, Santillana del Mar, and Comillas. If you have more time, add Li\u00e9rganes and San Vicente de la Barquera.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-5days-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_are_needed_to_visit_Cantabria\"><\/span>How many days are needed to visit Cantabria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>As a minimum, three days, so you can see Santander and a couple of nearby villages, such as Santillana del Mar and Comillas. Five days would be ideal, as shown in the complete day-by-day itinerary in this post.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-5days-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_villages_should_you_not_miss_in_Cantabria\"><\/span>Which villages should you not miss in Cantabria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The villages you shouldn&#8217;t miss are: Santillana del Mar, Comillas, Li\u00e9rganes, B\u00e1rcena Mayor, Potes, Mogrovejo, San Vicente de la Barquera, Ramales de la Victoria, and Vega de Pas, among others. Cantabria has plenty of beautiful villages waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"rm-faq-5days-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_easy_to_eat_gluten-free_during_this_5-day_Cantabria_itinerary\"><\/span>Is it easy to eat gluten-free during this 5-day Cantabria itinerary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. 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