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Santillana del Mar

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What to see in Santillana del Mar

The best-preserved medieval stone town in Cantabria, with a Romanesque collegiate church and the Altamira cave next door.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0

Santillana del Mar highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana

    Romanesque.

  2. Medieval streets

    Manor houses and coats of arms.

  3. Altamira Museum

    With the replica of the cave.

  4. Plaza Mayor

    Medieval towers.

  5. Santillana Zoo

    Nearby.

Day trips from Santillana del Mar

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Santillana del Mar

Any time of year is good to travel to Santillana del Mar: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about Santillana del Mar

What to see in Santillana del Mar?

Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, Medieval streets, Altamira Museum, Plaza Mayor and Santillana Zoo.

What to see in Santillana del Mar in one day?

Don’t miss Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, Medieval streets, Altamira Museum, Plaza Mayor and Santillana Zoo. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Santillana del Mar?

Any time of year is good to travel to Santillana del Mar: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Santillana del Mar?

Altamira.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.