A fabulous beach and boardwalk. Great for surfers. Need to be a good swimmer to manage the surf. Lifeguards were on duty the day I was here. Toilets and showers available. Public parking available in town. Prices vary. Cafes, bars and restaurants are spaced out along the front.

What a lovely beach and it's great for surfing and not so good for swimming unless you are a good swimmer. We would go in up to our waist and enjoy the waves, which could be very strong at times. The sand is fine and nice to walk on.

Lovely beach, loads of cafes and surfers, plenty of toilets and facilities to wash the sand off. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on the beach but they can walk along the promenade with their owners. It's a shame that not even a section of the beach is dog friendly. There also appears to be a nudist section on the far side away from the main town. There is a lot of plastic on the shoreline, it would be good to have some signs up to ask people to pick up 3 pieces of plastic from the beach to encourage people to think about the impact of plastic eye to the sea. Often done in the UK on surfers beaches this has a positive effect and helps clean up the ocean.

Beautiful beach!! No dogs allowed from 6am till 9pm as the sign says. I could not find this info anywhere online so posting it here in case anyone wants to know it as well.

Probably the best beach we've been to in a long time with everything you need from showers to changing rooms and clean toilets with even places to wash the sand off of your feet and keep your dog some water. so clean

Be careful, waves is not the main danger for swimmers, there are strong rip currents taking you out the cost. Swimmer should be aware and escape sideways.😉

Nice promenade in a beautiful bay. Lots of surfers in the water

Hugely disappointed Terrible building , rude telephone customer service . Exhibits beautiful but unless you have perfect eyesight very difficult to view clearly , not enough digital interaction to compensate for the low light , the exhibits are all static and much is lost in their extended beauty. Don't make to great an effort to attend , better to catch a Balenciaga exhibit elsewhere . Madrid 2019 had an exhibition that was incredible . If driving go in low season as there little parking , aim for the port.

Enjoyed my hour+ here strolling thru the collections. I was most impressed by the "Balenciaga x Demna" dialogue exhibit -- intriguing to see their work side by side and connect the inspiration Demna took from Balenciaga. Stopping at the museum was a great excuse to also check out the town of Getaria.

The Balenciaga Museum in Getaria is an absolute highlight, especially for admirers of great fashion designers. The concept is perfectly thought out, the exhibits are magnificent, and the overall experience is truly exceptional. Each piece on display reflects craftsmanship, elegance, and timeless design. The museum masterfully combines art, history, and fashion in a way that’s both inspiring and memorable. A wonderful experience and an absolute must-see for anyone who loves fashion.

Spend the day at this museum and around the beautiful port town. Balenciaga was from quite a magical place and the museum is definitely worth the trip. I loved it.

The Museum was Fabulous, This Is Where Creativity was Born in the First Place, Recommend this Museum for Spring 2026 and Definetly Coming back with Someone in love with Fashion Next Year.

Small, but very interesting. Some interactive option. A lot of example.

I have LOVED this museum. It was a Saturday afternoon and was surprisingly not very crowded, which was perfect for a calm and detailed visit. The current exhibit are very interesting. The main one is about Balenciaga’s designs and innovation, the se one one about his relationship with basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida, and the third one about the frangeances. I wish I could have known in advance that the temperature in the rooms with the clothes would be so low, and I would have better prepared myself. It was crazy cold! Also, the final exhibit about perfumes is very interesting to see, but there are only a few fragrances that you can smell. It would have been amazing to have the possibility of smelling way more fragrances. Toilets are located before entering the exhibit, and at the end of the sixth room. Lockers are provided before entering the exhibit. Museum shop is small but nicely merchandised.

Fantastic views and so very close to the town centre. Breathtaking! All for free.

If you happen to be in the area and don’t mind walking uphill (and back down again), it’s worth a visit for the views. Wouldn’t make a special trip to the town for it, but if you’re going to be nearby already, it was nice to see (spent more time walking up/down than actually being there though).

The church itself wasn’t open when we visited the views are amazing! Very windy up there though.

It was impressive, weather was good in morning with low tide. The flysch of Zumaia is a famous geologic formation in the Basque Country, Spain,

A simple little basilica located in a spectacular landscape atop a cliff overlooking the beach and the bay of biscayne.

Really worth to visit. But be careful it is not accessible by the car by any chance. It looks like that it is on the map. But in the real world it’s not.

Located on the Itzurun beach and on a cliff, the small hermitage of San Telmo is dedicated to the patron saint of sailors. Inside, there is a Rococo altar from the 18th century, made of wood without polychrome or gilding. There are images of Santiago and Santa Clara next to it. The first written records of this hermitage date back to 1540. In the 17th century it was the seat of the San Telmo brotherhood

The Maison des Juntes de Gernika is a remarkable place where history, culture, and tradition come together. Built in 1826 in an elegant neoclassical style, it has served both as a parliamentary seat and a symbolic heart of Basque identity. Inside, visitors can admire portraits of the Lords of Bizkaia, historic paintings, and an atmosphere that reflects centuries of local governance and pride. One of the highlights is the magnificent stained-glass ceiling, added in 1985, which depicts the Tree of Gernika, regional symbols, and important elements of Basque life. Just outside stands the famous Tree of Gernika itself, under which leaders once gathered to affirm the traditional laws of the land—a powerful reminder of unity and resilience. The building is beautifully maintained, free to visit, and offers a rich, immersive experience that leaves a lasting impression on anyone interested in history, architecture, or the unique spirit of the Basque Country.

This was a very beautiful place, especially the stained glass inside. It was interesting to learn a little about the Basque history as well. You should reserve a free entry online before going. We got lucky and there was space for us shortly after we arrived.

We live near Boise, ID and many people can trace their lineage to the Basque country. So we decided to visit and learn more about our ellow residents. The region spans mostly in Spain and a bit in France by the Pyrenees mountains. We loved visiting the area and especially Guernica where nobles came the be blessed as rulers under the oak tree.

An absolute must visit in Gernika to learn about the Basque history. Set in a beautiful place in the park. A masterpiece of the stained glass. Book online in advance as entry is limited!

For centuries, the municipality of Gernika has been the gathering place of the towns of Bizkaia . In the past, each church used to send its representative there to discuss the common problems of the Lordship of Bizkaia . Since the Middle Ages, these conferences were held next to the Arbola of Gernika and were called the General Assembly of Bizkaia . As time passed, several buildings were built around the Arbola in Gernika, and finally in 1828 the construction of the current Assembly Hall or Juntetxea began. 1876 _ were maintained until the year, in that year the laws that governed the way of life in Bizkaia , that is, the Charters, they were dismantled.

It's a beautiful historical place. The history, the paintings, and the murals are beautiful and fascinating. It's definitely worth a visit if you are in Guernica.

Beautiful and educational. Events/exhibitions are also held here sometimes. Meetings are still held in the meeting room once a month. Don’t forget to take pictures with the new and old tree of Gernika. As for the old tree, it is customary that visitors go around the tree clockwise.

Joined tour from get your guide on a sunny day. We arrived there in a small group with tour guide’s driving us. At the beginning the tour guide took us to a public toilet and there will be no toilet afterwards. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a jacket that you can take off while keep walking. Bring water. At the end of the walk, there will be a store selling water and simple food.

Spectacular. We’ve visited in beginning of October and it was still fairly crowded although not too crowded. Perhaps also as it was during the week and around 4PM In the afternoon. The walk from the nearest parking is relatively short. On the way back there’s a little elevation but nothing crazy. A massive restaurant and public restrooms available.

An incredibly suggestive place to visit, even if you are not a Game of Thrones fan. You must be fit though - the return uphill walk is tough. Remember to book a free ticket online well before your visit or you will not be allowed in. Entries are booked well in advance.

Get tickets ahead of time. They dont cost but you will need them to get in. If you find a site that claims to get you in for a few it is a scam. This place is highly worth the visit. The history, the Stations of the Cross walk up the steps, and the scenery is some of the best you'll find in the world. The climb back can be deceivingly difficult so pace yourself.

Sunset was definitely a good idea! Really nice place! But be ready for steep downhill cobblestone road you have to walk down and up!

Buy a ticket for entry in advance or go before they open. We arrived at 7am and parked in the top free lot and walked in. It was an hour there and back of you didn’t stop to take photos. We only ran into 4 people coming down the steps and we were there for sun rise but the clouds didn’t part to give us a show. Rain started as we were making our way to the car. Take a headlamp as it was pitch black when we began not wheelchair accessible. From their website “NOTES Wear comfortable clothing and footwear that are suitable for the path. Please note that the path is very steep. You should make sure you take water with you to cool down. This route is physically very demanding and it is therefore not recommended for people with health problems or who find it hard to walk, or people with children’s pushchairs. Due to the slopes and state of the ground, visiting the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe chapel is not recommended for people with certain types of physical disabilities. If you have one of those disabilities, we suggest you enjoy the view from the viewpoint on the Ermu route. Don’t forget to take sun cream with you in summer and on sunny days. There are no toilet facilities along the route, so it is recommended to use those available at either of the two entry points. Please remember that you are visiting a protected natural area, therefore you should respect the basic rules to preserve and protect its natural values. Camping and climbing are not allowed and you must not light fires, make noise, leave any rubbish, dive, drive vehicles and park except in authorised areas. It is forbidden any activity that may disrupt the quietness of the place or that can damage the flora and the fauna. The reservation allows access to a protected natural area with limited capacity for conservation reasons. It does not guarantee entry to the hermitage, as it is usually closed. It is recommended to use public transportation to reach Gaztelugatxe. This helps avoid traffic congestion and promotes more sustainable and environmentally friendly mobility. Visitors are encouraged to leave their vehicles in Bermeo, Bakio, or Bilbao and reach the area by public transport (Bizkaibus, Gaztelu Begi stop). Pets are allowed on the route as long as they are kept on a leash. This is a protected natural environment, so it is essential to respect the rules of the protected area.”

Went on a tour from Get Your Guide ‘From Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Gernika, and Mundaka Guided Tour’ - would really recommend. Walk was tough in hot weather but really enjoyable. Definitely worth it!

The house red wine was good and the staff were friendly. However, the food left a lot to be desired. It was so salty and lacked flavour. Can pay by card or cash

Because no table was available I want to try the Pintxos for to-go. Waited to be served for five minutes. Then the waitress sent me to the other side of the counter, where I waited five minutes again. Then I left without any food. They are good at ignoring…

They are not service minded, they just let you wait on the table ignoring you. The waitress was also very rude, so if you want to be treated well please avoid this place.

Sooo many pintxo to choose from -so many vino tinto and not nearly enough time! Owner /bar was so helpful too. Easy to recommend this bar!

Awful attitude of the waiter outside. We had a very hostile welcome and were left to wait for a long time before we were able to get our drinks. Can't comment on the food - we asked if we could order food and the waiter walked away. At which point we decided it was time to leave. Avoid.

Food is genuinely awful. In a city with so much amazing food, do not waste a meal here! Come for a drink in a lovely setting if you must but the food quality is so poor at relatively expensive prices. For example patatas bravas arrives chunky chips and mayo, salted asparagus is cold, watery, mushy white asparagus out of a tin. The pintxos is old, crusty and very basic... They have a nice sounding menu but none of the dishes we wanted (such as velvet crab and grilled squid) were available. Other people around us were also disappointed. Just warning you!

Smaller selection of pintxos than others in the area and honestly what they had was just “OK”. Gave 3 stars instead of 2 due to location and the food wasn’t terrible. If this is the only table available in the plaza and you only want a seat and cold drink, maybe a snack you might be satisfied here. Also, there are many pictures in this review that I assume are from the place next door which I didn’t try but looked better than Urdina.

A lovely view of the river and great access to the ensanche district during the day. The design creates a beautiful curve and frames the city view. Rather beautiful. At night it is dangerous because cycling delivery riders speed across with no lights on and electric bikes make very little sound. 2 elderly people were injured by 2 of the 6 riders when we crossed. The riders did not stop.

Bilbao makes every effort to soften its industrial past with impressive architecture. This bridge serves not only as an eye-catching landmark but also as a symbol of the city’s step into modernity. Unconventional, striking, extravagant.

Visually striking bridge in a very useful location. Beautifully lit up at night

I loved the bridge. It has a beautiful form which give feeling of smoothness movement

We used our barik card to pay for the tram,cost €0.50 each way. What a beautiful view of Bilbao and lovely walks.

Very nice view from the bridge.

This bridge was originally constructed with a glass walkway, but since have covered the central Area with a soft grey material. At night however it is spectacular when it is lit up. Don't forget to indulge in one of the amazing ice cream which is available either side of the bridge. 🍦😋

Highlight of our cruise to Spain and Portugal was a visit to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. The structure is iconic in itself, made of titanium sheets laid over a free-form pattern. The inner structure is just as amazing in design. Housed within, are notable creations of contemporary art. The large oil painting in black, with a small corner left natural, the work of Robert Motherwell. The labyrinth of huge steel sheets, coiled, eager to welcome curious visitors. I came away wondering, ‘what is art?’ Be sure to enlarge the paper cut-out collage. There are some worthy quotations to remember. A very reasonable 9 euros entrance fee. Great gift shop for a memento. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.

Absolutely loved the Guggenheim Bilbao! The architecture alone is breathtaking — you could spend an hour just walking around the building and taking in the curves, reflections, and the river views. Inside, the exhibitions are beautifully curated, modern, bold, and inspiring. Every room feels like a new experience; the whole visit felt smooth and welcoming. A must-see in Bilbao — worth every minute!

Iconic showcase of art in a spectacular building. For someone who is not a big fan of art museums, I found this place very interesting and amusing. Every single room had a unique feature and I didn’t get bored even after spending 1.5hrs in here. A must-see in Bilbao! You can buy ticket online. I got there with 10 groups waiting in front of me to buy tickets so I just quickly bought it online and skipped the long queue. Only takes 2-3 mins max

We visited Friday, September 5, 2025. The building is beautiful. Unique and bold. Really stands out. We spent about 90 minutes here on a Friday afternoon. Well worth it if you are in the area. I loved the large exhibits.

It’s world-famous for a reason! I am in no way well-versed in art but I really enjoyed all 3 floors of the museum. I appreciated the variety of media, artists, eras, and kind of art featured here. I think what made it more fun was how interactive some of them are, and some exhibitions were also larger than life. It featured both big and rising, international and local names in the industry which was a great way to highlight other people in the industry. I appreciated how organized the museum was as well. There was a Yayoi Kusama exhibition, which would normally take forever to see but they planned it very well. It was a really quick few seconds to see it but this made the line go faster and didn’t hold up anyone who wanted to see it. The featured artist at that time was also very talented and fun to see! Lots of interactive and dynamic art featured that changed the experience for the viewer every room we visited. We also didn’t buy tickets ahead and I really thought we missed our chance, but the museum allotted tickets for walk-in visitors. The line went so fast as well which we appreciated a lot. So it was a very pleasant experience!!

The exterior of the museum is phenomenal, truly worth seeing with your own eyes. However, the exhibitions are a hit or miss. Perhaps I had unreasonably high expectations, which ultimately led to my disappointment. I have visited contemporary art museums with better exhibitions in the past, that's all I'm saying!!! The entrance fee is not expensive in all means. 6 euros with a student ID. I stayed here for a bit more than one hour.

The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is an architectural and cultural masterpiece that offers an immersive experience in contemporary art, both for its iconic structure and for the works on display. The Guggenheim in Bilbao, designed by Frank Gehry, is considered one of the most revolutionary architectural works of the 20th century. Its titanium, glass and limestone structure, with curved and fluid shapes, almost looks like an urban sculpture. Visiting the museum is already an artistic experience in itself, even before entering. Inside, the museum houses a vast collection of modern and contemporary art, with works by artists such as Richard Serra, Anselm Kiefer, Cy Twombly, Mark Rothko, Louise Bourgeois and Yves Klein. Among the most famous installations is The Matter of Time by Serra, an immersive path through gigantic steel spirals B. Outside, two works have become symbols of the museum: • Puppy by Jeff Koons: a giant dog covered with fresh flowers. • Maman by Louise Bourgeois: a huge spider-shaped sculpture, powerful and disturbing. The Guggenheim is not just a museum, but a sensory and intellectual experience. It is a place where art dialogues with urban space, and where every corner invites reflection. As a visitor wrote: It's absolutely not true that it's only nice outside. The Guggenheim deserves as much on the outside as on the inside

Under renovation, the exhibition is limited, but it is free to enter. Apart from a whole section filled with inflated plastic which is unexplained and hazardous to elderly visitors, there are some interesting works and a few masterpieces. A good place to come on a rainy day. Not suitable for children or people who need accessible space. After renovation this will probably change and the experience will be better.

A gem in Bilbao. The Museum of Fine Arts offers a beautifully curated exposition—rich, balanced, and quietly captivating. The galleries flow like chapters in an art book, with works that invite you to pause, breathe, and really look. A refined, elegant space that celebrates art without overwhelming. A wonderful visit. P.s. was inspired to be a bit silly 🤭

In June 2025 the museum was undergoing substantial building work. As a result, only part of the collection was on display. But entry was free, instead of 7 Euros, during the building work. Part of the available display space was taken up with modern art consisting of enormous inflated balloons, each one occupying a whole room. From my point of view this was a waste of the limited available space. However the five rooms devoted to classical paintings, including El Greco and his contemporaries, were very interesting.

The Museum of Fine Arts in Bilbao is a nice, smaller museum. The collection wasn’t too impressive, and one installation spread across many rooms felt confusing. That said, the visit is pleasant and can be done in about an hour. Good option if you’re looking for something quieter than the Guggenheim.

Currently under renovation. There are two temporary exhibitions. It can be a quick visit. I've seen some of its collections when I was visiting other fine art museums in Spain, so I know it has potential.

Its under major renovation but still has a small area open for free, some great works by el greco and goya, also some interesting temporary audio visual exhibition linking flamenco with the geography and psychology of 9 inhabitants as they walk the streets of Sevilla.

Free, but the collection is limited. Still a very nice place to drop by, I liked the 16th century Bilbao, and the exhibition in the 1st floor!

Was able to hear a mass. It happens to me Spain de la Mama, mother’s Day! Beautiful very old church from the 7th century, is what I believe I read :)

Very beautiful castle with amazing views in a beautiful town. Well worth the visit

Meh, it's a lighthouse, the church was closed, not much to see really.

Lovely seaside town. Shame nothing is open when we visited ... churches, castle etc all closed... Google said stuff was open, but it wasn't. Will have to try and come back... but I will be checking directly with venues to see that they are open before travelling.

Very special lighthouse on a castle. It is a shame it is not possible to. Idiot the upper part. Only the exposition room can be entered.

What a great place. Beautiful Castle

Really cool place.

Lovely church. Open at most 22 hours a week, and they don't even bother to tell you when. Apse was cordoned off when I visited, so the most significant works of art were not accessible. A complete disgrace for a Word Heritage site.

The place is really beautiful standing at the edge of the city placing constant waves. We've witness young boys jumping up from the cliff into a small area of the sea sorrounded by made made dams some perhaps belonging to the church itself. The church adds a good ambiance to the area.

Church by the seaside Very beautiful though driving here might be a little bit challenging with the last part super narrow road

The Church of Santa María in Castro Urdiales is a Romanesque church with stunning views of the town and coastline.

Beautiful and very unique architecture! It definitely adds up to the already second-to-none authenticity of the northern Spain!🇪🇸

Stop here on a lovely cruise had a good look around

Came here twice during opening hours hours, and it was closed. I can hear someone playing the organ inside, but I can’t get in. It’s beautiful from the outside.

As a caver from the Uk & has experienced lots of international caving expeditions & lots of tourist caves too I was blown away with the size & amount of helictites. The guide was super friendly & the handheld translation devise worked really well. Definitely worth the money & the 5star rating

A geologist's dream cave in the beautiful valley of Carranza. Many different formations, including rare eccentric stalactites. Beautiful!

The cave is absolutely spectacular, and one of the best I've been to. However, there is one major problem for English speakers - the translations provided are terrible. Our group was provided with two speakers for translations - unfortunately there were four of us, so this was unworkable. An app is available, but it is unusable. It needs internet access to download the content (not available underground), GPS to locate you (also not available underground), or QR codes to scan to show the translation (not enough light in the cave to scan the QR codes, and the app disables your phone light). It is also a stupid AR app, which attempts to show the translations at knee height. I'd have preferred it if they just said no translation available, to avoid wasting my time with the app. Alternatively, just provide us with a sheet of paper with the translation.

An amazing place. Before you go inside the cave, you can walk around outside, beautiful views of the mountains, there is a small restaurant, a park, bathrooms, and the old quarry. The scale of it, with its vertical walls of stone is a must see. Entering the caves is by guided tours of 50 people max. You must reserve ahead of time. The guides are very informative, there are hand rails and non slippery walkways. Absolutely no photography allowed, primarily for your own safety and to make sure the group stays together. But they eventually let you, when it's deemed appropriate, and then you will be able to capture photos of the rock formations, take selfies or panoramics. Doing it before, will get you an immediate removal. What you will experience will stay in your memory forever, no photos or words can describe it.

Impressive cave. 50min tour guide, worth any minute! Highly recommended.

Spectacular. Very interesting! Definitely recommend.

Well preserved worth visiting. Above average guilding. The only drawbac was that the visiting groups are too big.

lovely big sandy beach with dramatic headland - and a prison at the other end! great for dogs, very quiet (Early April).

So many of the northern beaches of Spain are gorgeous, but this is just the most beautiful. Very beach just west of Santoña

Even more than the beach itself, which is awesome, I liked a lot all the way to come here, passing the bridges over the marshland. The beach is very wild and it was my first time surfing here. High quality waves altough its quite overcrowed...even in low season. We were like 60 people for 2 peaks.

Beautiful beach, very wide and deep, so lots of space. Would recommend . There is a prison right behind the beach!

We stayed here in an apartement right at the beach for a bit more than a week in April. It's a very nice, very clean beach. Wide and long. Fantastic views left and right. It's the Spain's North, so it's cooler and windier than in the more popular South. But for us the North is more interesting, it has lots of charm and so many different landscapes. Great food as well and lots of beautiful villages. Some days it was pretty windy and the sand blew in our faces, on other days perfectly calm and even warm for April. A great beach to walk on (too cold for us to swim in springtime). Morning and/or afternoons. Even though dogs are officially banned, in the off-season almost everybody had their dog with. Good for us, so our Bulldog was able to have some fun on the beach as well. Even though lots of dogs, the beach was spotless clean. Everybody picks up after their pets and pretty much nobody leaves any trash behind. Please do so as well when visiting. There are plenty of (free) parking lots along the beach. And in Spring, especially in times of Covid-19, there were always lots of empty spaces to park. Even on warm sunny days the numbers of visitors were very low. A lovely, quiet beach. That will change in summertime, judging by other photos. It also seems to be a great spot for surfing and windsurfing. A surf school is even located on the eastern end of the beach (as well as a prison: they must have great views from their cells). A really fantastic beach. Loved it. It was a joy to walk here daily and/or just enjoy the views of it. Also a very safe spot, never felt strange even in the middle of the night. So, if you visit Santona, head for this lovely beach...or try to stay a few nights even.

If you are in Santoña, you must visit this beach. It is big and beautiful.

My favourite dog beach in Cantabria. REMEMBER during the Summer you can enjoy It before 11:00hrs and after 20:00hrs. 🐾💚 Nice to surf too...

Sleek beautiful beach in Noja, much less rocky and considerably wider that its neighbourg beaches. Splendorous fierce sky, poetic and intimidating at the same time. Charming vibe of children flying their kites.

Breathtaking views and unforgettable sunrises!

White sands, some rock, really shallow and calm - perfect with children

Noja has the best beaches in northern Spain. You can walk all along Treganding beach. It takes one hour and a half. And afterwards enjoy a bier in the bars if Noja.

Lovely beach. Nice clean soft sand. Many bars about. Can get crowded though.

Beautiful landscape! Mountains, Sea and rocks. Good for surf or just to walk by the shore.

Lovely day shared with family and friends at this clean, wide and beautiful beach.

A true gem in Santander! The palace is an architectural marvel with a fascinating history—it served as the summer residence of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenie. The grounds are stunning, perfect for a peaceful walk, picnic, or just enjoying the views. There’s also a small zoo and playground, great for kids. We walked there (about 35 minutes from the city center), but there’s also a tourist train available. Access to the gardens is free, and guided tours of the palace interior are available and absolutely worth it. Facilities are clean, and there’s a nice café on-site. A must-visit for anyone coming to Santander—beautiful, historic, and family-friendly!”

If you are in Santander, you must visit this place. Besides the beautiful park and the emblematic buildings, the view is absolutely breathtaking. As a recommendation, if you enjoy walking, don’t take the little train to reach the palace. The distances presented by the staff who guide you are exaggerated — the walking times are much shorter.

I enjoyed going to see it but I didn't want to visit inside the palace. I found the outside space very pleasant to walk around and the exterior of the palace is really very beautiful and for those who saw the series Grand Hotel it is really cool to go there.

Situated on the western peninsula of the bay, this former palace is the centre piece of a beautiful park with an excellent circular walk, lovely beach, great viewing points towards the bay and out to sea.

Super pretty park with picknick area, toilet and view point, you can also find seals 🦭on the left side of the park, they got fresh sea water and seems happy but one of areas looked too small for 3 of them.

Really nice walk. It's on a small peninsula from which you have some fantastic views. Beautiful trees and a nice park as well to relax or have a stroll, away from the crowded innercity. There is also a small zoo in the area where we saw some seals.

Grand palace on the peninsula once a fomer royal palace gifted to the king by the people of Santander. A few art insulations surround it.

Fabulously picturesque and immensely photogenic, the Magdalena Peninsula was the highlight of my stay in Santander. I wish I had a whole day to spend there and take in all the views. The sunsets there are simply magnificent.

What a beautiful place to visit even as a tourist. We were travelling with an aged mom and were delighted to hear that she didn't have to walk up the hill to the palace as there's a train (bus) one can hop on that takes a slow trip up the hill. Cost was 5€. The grounds are immaculate and there's benches placed throughout the peninsula where you can sit and enjoy the view. It's a lovely area to stroll around.

Inside the palace is exquisite and at 3 euros for a guided tour well worth it but the grounds and seascapes are stunning. You can see and hear the power of the waves crashing into the cliffs. A short bus journey (1.30 euros each way) will take you there and entry to the grounds is free.

Very nice, green and peaceful place! Perfect for a walk! Beautiful places to visit and eat! Surrounded by water with amazing views, and that sound of waves crashing on the rocks, ahh... miss this place!

The grounds surrounding the Palace are absolutely stunning, with beautiful cliff edges where you can feel the full force of the atlantic wind. The park is really well maintained and is a lovely place to just sit and chill. The actual peninsula is 5 stars for definite, but the park area lacks toilets and amenities. The mini zoo (with sea lions and penguins) seems cruel and unnecessary. The animals don't have much space and some don't seem very healthy, which put a gloomy cloud over what an otherwise lovely trip to the park.

It's very beautiful place. You can go to castle Magdalena or visit mini zoo. Over there is amazing view. You should to visit this place if you in Santander

The Magdalena Peninsula is a 28 hectare peninsula located near the entrance to the Bay of Santander. The peninsula is a popular recreational destination for both tourists and locals. The historic Palacio de la Magdalena is located on the peninsula, which along with its surrounding gardens, is designated as a cultural heritage site. Also located on the peninsula is a small zoo, three galleons of the Cantabrian mariner Vital Alsar Ramírez and a lighthouse.

When you think on beaches in Spain you probably realize the south or eastern Spain, but this is actually one of the best beaches of northern Spain, and of course, on my opinion, the best of the town indeed the city, unfortunately I was there in the winter time so I couldn’t swim, but believe there were people swimming This area is full of life whole year long they have a great waterfront walk and nice place to take pictures, clean and beautiful landscapes My wife and I made Santa tree one of our stops during our northern Spain road trip and we couldn’t be more satisfied

Low tide in the morning, high tide in the afternoon. All the beaches are connected so you can make a good stroll back and forth.

A glorious beach with a lot of amenities and supermarkets close by. It has a diverse crowd without too much music or overly quiet. The surrounding area is gorgeous and there are sunbeds if you feel you need one. The sand is gorgeous, the sea is choppy but gradual so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. A very nice hub for people to meet and get some beach time in. I wouldn’t miss this if you are in Santander, probably my favourite area!

Wonderful atmosphere and view! Beautiful beach with easy access to restaurants and drinks! Walkable... good vibes.

We enjoyed this beach area on the Cantabrian Sea in Santander. There is a lovely promenade and walkway along the beach. It has sand (not pebbles) and is flat which is great for walking. It can be quite busy, but as the beach is 80m wide there is plenty of room.

Very nice beach. Very clean and well maintained

It's such a lovely, safe, clean, fun beach with all ages and sizes coming together to enjoy the blue, blue water; the fresh cool waves, and the glorious skies. Fresh water showers, and lots of delicious ice cream and frozen yoghurt places.

Beautiful old village, I love places like this very much. However, a lot of people know about this place, so the number of tourists overrides this beautiful atmosphere..... Tried to enjoy it no matter what, we came on a Sunday. Very many hotels and stores for such a small place, which explains the number of visitors. I recommend a visit, but I think it would be better on a weekday and early.

Historical place- it’s very relaxing walking around the area

Unfortunately not opened the day we visited but still looked astonishing from the outside.

Well worth the very reasonable entrance price. It has many unusual features. Glad we hung around for it to reopen

Excellent example of 11th century church building, though cloisters were added centuries later.

Not free for pilgrims. No stamp (sello). Well worth the 3 euros. Beautiful.

Beautiful romanic church. I'm not sure it's 100% worth it to pay admission to see the inside, but it can be admired for free from the outside.

It would not be my first choice for a museum, however definitely would recommend it, as its a sad reality of not only our history, but our present and the development of freedom of humans and women. It's not for the light hearted as the truth about the torture is horrible. Definitely would not recommend younger children (under the age of 16). Also I rate it a 4 because I think the price is a bit high for what it is.

Really interesting museum if you can handle the topic. It is small and has two floors with replicas and everywhere detailed explanation in English, Spanish and French. Entry is 5 euro which is worth it in my opinion but you can only pay in cash. There is also a toilet. This museum is together with the beautiful old town of Santillana del Mar a good reason to come here

There have always been, are and will be mentally ill people who derive pleasure from the suffering of others. They invent tools for torture and act as executioners. Anyone can fall into their hands. And it is scary to imagine what exhibits will be after our days....

For 5 euros, this is a great value. It's got good multi-lingual descriptions of the different apparatus, and also of the history (why and where) the devices were used. The full experience is about an hour; very interesting and somewhat disturbing of course. Not for the faint of heart!

Quite impressive! It shows this dark time how human were brutally treated. If you don’t have so strong nerves like me, the visit cannot be finished😬. Happy that we are living in the modern times and this kind of thing hopefully is gone.

We came out of this small museum with a grim feeling, but I think that’s a good thing for a museum about torture. Worth a visit if you’re in Santillana del Mar, even if the collection is a bit small. However, every torture device was well explained in three different languages (French, English and Spanish off course).

Cash only. But reasonable prices. The museum effectively accomplishes its purpose - almost too effectively. Eat lunch first or you might lose your appetite. Not for the squeamish - though my younger kids were ok.

Having cycled into the town to visit the house we were disappointed to have to buy tickets for entry later in the day! Eventually once our time arrived the walk around this house was very rewarding and interesting. An app enabled access to a description of each room but I think given the popularity and diversity of people visiting the app could have been more interactive!

El Capricho de Gaudí was one of the most enchanting architectural experiences I’ve ever had. The moment you arrive, you can feel Gaudí’s creativity everywhere—bright colors, whimsical details, and a design that feels both playful and brilliant at the same time. Walking through the house and gardens feels like stepping into a dream. Every corner has something unique to admire, whether it’s the ceramic sunflowers, the curved lines, or the way the light fills each room. You can really sense Gaudí’s genius and imagination in every detail. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, making the visit even more enjoyable by sharing insights and fun facts that brought the space to life. It’s the kind of place that’s beautiful not just to see, but to explore and really experience. Overall, El Capricho de Gaudí is a must-visit for architecture lovers, art enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates something truly unique. It’s charming, inspiring, and absolutely unforgettable.

I am not familiar with the area so this was a huge surprise. The queue to get in was fine for a July weekday. But you could also great views from the park side. The minaret was fabulous and took on a Lego effect.

Great to see one of Gaudi’s early works up close. We visited out of season at end of September so no queues and not too busy. I imagine that in high season it would be a bit more cramped and worthwhile planning a guided tour to make things easier.

If you are interested in architecture you will enjoy this place. If you are interested in Gaudí, you will enjoy this place. If you are not interested in architecture or Gaudí, you will still probably have a great time here. The free online interactive audioguide, accessible from your phone, makes the experience very instructive and worth the price of admission on top of the obvious beauty of the place. They have access slots, so be ready to wait or go for a walk in the village while you wait for yours.

Beautiful house designed by Gaudi. Very interesting architecture and details all over. It's actually quite amazing they were able to restore it that well, based on what it looked like 30 years ago

This a place to visit as it is the first building built by Gaudí. Dogs are allowed in the garden so you can take turns to see the building. There is a small cafe and a souvenir shop. There are stairs so it's not accessible for wheelchair.

Beaches are great, town a little disappointing. Seafood restaurants near the Port end of town looked interesting. Free parking near the Port.

Great walk from the town center to the castle. Awesome views and the cathedral is up there too. You can see the whole robes and the town from there. Peaceful and beautiful. A must see if you are in San Vicente de la Barquera. There sometimes a few expositions of local artist in the near museum. Usually free entrance.

Worth 2€. A couple of interesting things inside, but to be honest the best is certainly the view. Not suitable for people struggling with stairs ;)

It probably helps that the weather was marvellous. But hey that it is how it is in early July.

Beautiful castle with amazing views around the bay of San Vicente de la barquera. Inside you can see a hugh canon. When you go upstairs you can walk around and enjoy the views and take nice pictures. At the end there is a church you can visit too. Inside the central hall there is a 3D maquete of the castle and town.

best thing you can get for 2 euros. great exhibition and views. Real cool mini model with amazing detail

Following a dog bite I went for treatment and was attended to almost immediately by a very professional nurse. Thanks to her I suffered no ill effect.

one of the most beautiful beaches I‘ve been to! Beautiful & colorful rock formations.

One of the nicest beaches I’ve ever been to! Playa de la Franca is a beautiful sandy beach on the Calabrian Sea (northern Spain, Asturias), tucked between dramatic cliffs and green hills. It’s clean, well-kept, and has a laid-back local vibe. Even though I’m usually not a big fan of swimming in the sea, here I really enjoyed it – calm, clear water and a gentle slope make it great for swimming. At low tide, you can even walk through natural rock tunnels to a hidden beach called Playa del Oso – a fun little adventure. Around the beach you’ll find a few restaurants; we had amazing fresh fish at Emilio’s. Definitely worth booking ahead in high season – it fills up fast around lunchtime. There’s a shower to rinse off and plenty of parking nearby (around €3 a bit further, or €5 right at the beach). All in all, a real gem – scenic, family-friendly, and full of character.

Wonderful- a beautiful place, the water is shallow, very family-friendly. Can get busy but also kind of calm and cozy at the sane time.

The small island you can see to your left, It looks like the  cloistered island on the planet Ahch-To from Star Wars, where Luke hides in In The Force Awakens! Sure In daylight!!(I'm a Star Wars fan!)

A very interesting beach, quite an experience. A long sand beach, especially when the water regresses… Beautiful scenery. The water is cold but very refreshing.

We were very surprised to find such a gem. A beautiful spot with everything you can wish for (if you are me ☺️). There's a river that flows into the sea. There are trees, there are rocks and rock pillars but also a sand beach. If you don't want to sit in the sand you can have a drink at a terrace. There's only one thing that was not amazing: parking space. There aren't to many parking spots, so baer that in mind.

Stunning sand beach large and deep with all equipment around to park, eat, shower… beach is clean The closer you park from the beach, the more expensive the parking lot from free to 4 euros. Best beach I have seen in Asturias, Galicia and pais vasco… well it certainly the most developed around

Quite expensive albeit well equipped and clean. Accommodates 2 adults + (2 children or 1 teenager). Not suitable for 4 adults!. So compare nearby prices and choose wisely.

(Translated by Google) The apartment in general is very nice. Close to the beach and with a great terrace for spending time with children, having breakfast, lunch... It's a bit small for four people. The bathroom lacks a cupboard or shelves for toiletries. The kitchen is fine, although lighting the stove requires some investigation, as the numbers and instructions are not clearly visible. There's no oven, just a very small microwave. The refrigerator is a bit noisy and disturbs sleep. (Original) El apartamento en general está muy bien. Cerca de la playa y con una terraza genial para estar con niños, desayunar, comer… Para 4 personas se queda pequeño. En el baño falta armario o estanterías para dejar los productos de aseo. La cocina está bien, aunque para encender los fuegos hay que investigar un rato ya que no se ven los números ni indicaciones. No tiene horno, solo un microondas muy pequeño. La nevera hace un poco de ruido y molesta para dormir.

(Translated by Google) The only good thing was the location and when you weren't in the apartment. Now for the bad, which was basically everything. They gave us apartment number 1. I'm telling you this in case someone tries to slip it to you, so you're warned... First problem... as soon as we walked in on the first day, we realized it was unbearably hot. The living room and kitchen in this apartment had no windows. After several days, I noticed that the rest of the apartments all had windows in every room. It was unbearable to eat and sleep in that area, and without air conditioning, imagine. Second problem, they have an infestation of moths and spiders. I'm not exaggerating, 50 of each species during the 10 days we stayed. Cleanliness and cobwebs must not have gone hand in hand... Third problem: the pipes in that apartment were clogged. If you washed the dishes and flushed the toilet, for example, water came out of the shower drain, which, by the way, was tiny, 75 x 75 cm, and had no screen, just a curtain... Fourth problem: the parking space in parking lot number 1 has a broken roof and drainage problems. Pipes were coming down from the building and dripping onto the car, I assume it was waste... In short, a stay to forget. We will never return to this place or any of the Silken chains, first and last time. (Original) Lo unico bueno es la ubicacion y cuando no estabas en el apartamento. Ahora vamos con lo malo que basicamente fue todo, nos dieron el apartamento numero 1, os comento esto por si alguien os lo intentan colar para que quedeis avisados... primer problema... nada mas entrar el primer dia nos dimos cuenta que hacia un calor insoportable, el salon y cocina de este apartamento no tiene ventanas, tras varias dias me fije que en el resto de apartamentos todos tenian ventanas en todas las estancias, era insufrible comer y dormir en esa zona, y sin aire acondicionado imaginaros. Segundo problema, tienen un plaga con las polillas y las arañas, mate y no exagero 50 de cada especie durante los 10 dias de estancia que estuvimos. Limpieza y telerañas debe ser que no iban de la mano... Tercer problema, las tuberias de ese apartamento estaban atascadas si lavabas los platos y tirabas de la cadena por ejemplo salia agua por el sumidero de la ducha, que por cierto era enana, de 75 x 75 cm y sin mampara, con una cortitina... Cuarto problema la plaza de parking del aparcamiento numero 1 tiene el techo roto y con problemas de desagues, bajaban tuberias del edificio y goteaban sobre el coche entiendo que restos de residuos... En fin una estancia para olvidar, nunca repetiremos en este sitio ni en ninguno de la cadena silken, primera y ultima vez.

(Translated by Google) We were looking for a quiet place to stay close to the beach without having to drive, and we found it. The kitchenware was a bit sparse, but the rest was perfect. (Original) Buscabamos cercanía a la playa sin usar coche y tranquilidad, la encontramos. Menaje de cocina un poco escaso resto perfecto.

(Translated by Google) The apartments are in a privileged location 1 minute walk to the beach and in a spectacular setting, the bad thing is that everything looks neglected, both the access from the parking to the apartments with humidity and with barely any lighting, as well as the apartments super old and obsolete furniture such as the toilet with the toilet lid falling off, the shower head falling off its holder which was held in place with insulating tape and several other things (not even the detail of putting a bar of soap in the toilet) and the mattresses are a different story instead of pocket spring mattresses they were mattresses that looked like a sack of springs, my goodness in my life I have slept so badly outside the home, a shame, I repeat. (Original) Los apartamentos estan en un sitio privilejiado a 1 minuto andando a la playa y en un entorno espectacular ,lo malo, se ve todo descuidado ,tanto el acceso del parking a los apartamentos con humedades y con apenas alumbrado , como los apartamentos mobiliaro super viejo y obsoleto como el aseo con la tapa del wc que se cae,la alcachofa de la ducha se caía de su alclaje q estaba sujeto con cinta aislante y varias cosas mas(ni el detalle de poner una pastilla de jabon en el aseo) y ya los colchones son harina de otro costal en vez de colchon de muelle ensacado eran colchones que parecian un saco de muelles,madre mia en la vida he dormido tan mal fuera de casa, una pena ,reitero.

(Translated by Google) Well-located apartments for visiting Asturias, right on the beach, although the water is quite cold. Parking is appreciated. The worst thing is that the apartments are very outdated and uncomfortable for 4 people. (Original) Apartamento bien situados para visitar Asturias, a pie de playa aunque el agua bastante fría, el parking se agradece lo peor apartamentos muy anticuados e incómodos para 4 personas.

Stunning scenery and well marked trails. Getting to it is a bit of a faff. We drove to Covadonga (v cool place) then if you hadn’t pre-ordered bus tickets you have either a taxi or shuttle. Shuttle was 12 euro return and you share with others. Once you are off an going it’s pretty efficient. The drive up to the lakes is epic, and I can see why they don’t want lots of cars. It’s busy at the meeting point & round the lakes but once you get out hiking in the trail it thins out v quickly. Trails are well marked and scenery is stunning. Allow at least a half day.

Incredible views everywhere, truly spectacular National Park. There are many good trails, was very easy to follow and well maintained. Can highly recommend the hike to Vega de Ario refuge even over the lagos one.

Beautiful place. Unfortunately it was very very foggy and we couldn’t see the lakes :( but the place was full of beautiful cows. Would love to came again when the weather is better.

For any visiting birder the Picos de Europa is the best place in Spain to see Wallcreeper, Snowfinch, Alpine Accentor and Alpine Chough in the summer, plus other birds such as Rock Thrush, Water Pipit and maybe even a Lammergeier. The Fuente Dé cable car takes you up to over 1,900 m in altitude in just a 4-minute ride. It gets busy in the summer, so don't leave it until too late in the morning, but once you get away from the entrance the crowds thin out and you are left with amazing scenery and a good chance at some of the best high-altitude birds that you get in Spain. It's great for hiking, and in fact if you can't or don't hike it's a bit of a shame, because you'll be missing out on the best of the park. Down in the green valleys there are hay meadows, small villages and forested slopes, good for Black Woodpecker and Middle Spotted Woodpecker, and high passes with Citril Finches in the vicinity.

Incredibly beautiful, rugged park. Views and hiking are epic

If you like hiking so you are going to love picos de europa

The hike was beautiful and well maintained. Easy to reach the trail head. Lots of dogs having a great time there too.

The staff was very attentive and we had a great time, despite the fact is was raining.

Friendly, easy and so much fun! The company was so easy to get to and the pick up process was super easy. They provided a wetsuit and life jacket and it was €3 to get water shoes. They also provide a tub to carry any food/belongings with you in the kayak. Highly recommended

Excellent expérience of canoe with this organisation. All went very well: we were able to be picked up very quickly after our journey then we had a shower which was amazing. Great experience for everyone.

Facilities, access, general amenities: very good. Great even. They have showers, rent out anything you might need, the car park is literally 10 metres away from the entrance... Ignoring the fact that my safety vest smelt absolutely terrible... Overall good service. But I can sincerely only give them a two star review because the ramp they use to push users down from the meadow into the river is incredibly unsafe, and the staff member who "helped" us down today actually made sure we hit the stone wall on the way down, before we hit the water. One of us hit the wall so hard, they sustained a bloody injury to the leg, literally seconds after having started the activity. We were rudely pushed down the ramp, no warning, no making sure we were going down at an appropriate speed or safely... When we later told them what had happened and asked them to please make sure this didn't happen to anyone else, they simply offered a surprised reaction... Not fun, hitting your knee against a wall because a staff member pushed you roughly down a wooden ramp. Shocked would be the appropriate word to describe how we felt. :(

We had fun although the river was very crowded. I recommend to take dry clothes with you as we had to wait 45 min for the pick-up bus, which is a long time if you are wet like a drowned rat.

This was extremely busy. We initially went to the wrong company as there are many companies based in the same area. It was not easy to tell them apart. It was very difficult to find the entrance and we could not have done it without the directions from a nearby company. Parking was almost full when we arrived which was about midday. There was a lot of queuing involved for check-in, safety briefing and getting the kayak. The queue to check-in was the same whether you booked in advance or not. Many kayaks were in the river making it hard to have your own space, a bit like bumper cars - more than 100 kayaks in the river at the same time which was not quite what we had in mind. The water is shallow and sometimes you have to get out to push the kayak. I am not sure if this is because of the season as we were there in the summer. We got out at the first exit which was 6km down the river. There was a delay for the bus back to the carpark/site. I am sure if it is usually this busy.

I just had an amazing day with my family! We went canoeing 16km down river Sella on a triple canoe which was 4 hours of pure fun! And then we went to explore the spectacular caves of Pando guided by our friendly and expert guide Pepe! Stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and kayaking on the same day for a convenient price - I can't recommend this enough!

Had a brilliant time! Really friendly team who made sure we had a great day. They gave us everything we needed, explained everything perfectly, picked us up super fast for the journey back. Clean facilities with very welcome hot showers. Beautiful location. This was our first time doing this type of activity and we loved it. Highly recommend, great value for money. Ten out of ten.

This was pretty good. For the price you get your kayak, transport and lunch. We were lucky to have our own guys from the hotel so can't comment about language

Good price for about 15 km of canoeing and a picnic with 🥪 and water, unfortunately the staff was not that good at English and that was a little hard for one that does not speak a lot of Spanish. And we missed the last stop because there was no sign for Jaire and that meant that we had to paddle against the current back to the last stop of the tour, there where 3 stops along the route where the bus would take you back to Jaire Aventura.

Very professional people, supportive and encouraging. English speaking staff as well so that helps. Well organised, no long waits to start or form the pick up point to get back to the cars. Highly recommended.

This place was very busy with school children when we visited so we had to wait a while to be served. Some wetsuits were of poor quality (with holes, worn patches and ladders).

Good service. Price quality relation perfect. Friendly people. Clean showers.

Have done the "descenso del Sella" twice e with this co pany and all went well.