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.

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.

The medieval bridge of one arc connects Santa Ana castle (the old city) with the port. Very good panoramic view of the bay is what you can expect.

Beautiful location in this town of Cantabria, very close to the border with the Basque Country, in fact, there is a huge community of basque people living at this place.

Amazing!

(Translated by Google) The “misnamed Roman bridge” of Castro Urdiales, in front of the Santa Ana rock, is a medieval jewel with its iconic stone structure with an ogival arch. Although its upper part was restored a few years ago after a storm, it remains a witness to the past that linked the castle-lighthouse with the hermitage. Today, the bridge offers a picturesque image, with a natural pool at its feet that fills and empties with the tide. A unique corner of the port that invites you to discover the history and charm of Castro. A must for lovers of authenticity! (Original) El “mal llamado puente romano” de Castro Urdiales, frente al peñón de Santa Ana, es una joya medieval con su icónica estructura de piedra en arco ojival. Aunque su parte superior fue restaurada hace unos años tras un temporal, sigue siendo un testigo del pasado que unía el castillo-faro con la ermita. Hoy, el puente ofrece una estampa pintoresca, con una piscina natural a sus pies que se llena y vacía con la marea. Un rincón único del puerto que invita a descubrir la historia y el encanto de Castro. ¡Un imprescindible para los amantes de lo auténtico!

(Translated by Google) A Roman bridge built over the sea connects the port with the Castle of Santa Ana and the Church of Santa Maria. It's a must-see on the route through Castro Urdiales. (Original) Puente romano construido sobre el mar y que comunica el puerto con el castillo de santa Ana y la iglesia Santa Maria. Es una visita obligada, en la ruta por Castro Urdiales.

(Translated by Google) This Roman bridge is located just below the Castro-Urdiales Lighthouse Castle and can be crossed either by going up towards the castle or by going down towards the quays. The view is perfect. (Original) Ce pont romain se situe juste en dessous du château Phare de Castro-Urdiales et l'on peut l'emprunter soit en montant vers le château soit en descendant vers les quais. Le point de vue est parfait.

(Translated by Google) Medieval bridge between the church and the castle/lighthouse, is also called a Roman Medieval bridge but is not Roman. (Original) Middeleeuwse brug tussen de kerk en de burcht/vuurtoren, wordt ook wel Romeinse Middeleeuwse brug genoemd maar is dus niet Romeins.

Beautiful place Recommended village

(Translated by Google) Beautiful square of the maritime citadel of Castro-Urdiales. We were there on December 23 and they were setting up the nativity scene in the porches of the town hall. The large square surrounded by Renaissance buildings also offers areas of very good bars and restaurants. It is also very nice to walk along the promenade with the peculiar sculptures that are on the breakwaters. (Original) Bonita plaza de la ciudadela marítima de Castro-Urdiales. Estuvimos el día 23 de diciembre y estaban montando el belén en los pórticos del ayuntamiento. La plaza amplia y rodeada de edificios renacentistas ofrece también zonas de bares y restaurantes buenísimos. Además es muy bonito recorrer el paseo marítimo con las peculiares esculturas que están en los espigones.

(Translated by Google) It is in front of the port, it is beautiful, you can sit and have a wine looking at the sea, the pier. (Original) Está frente al puerto, es bonita, te puedes sentar a tomar un vino mirando el mar, el muelle.

(Translated by Google) We can define this square as the nerve center of the city, located next to the port, it has been the epicenter of Puebla Vieja since the Middle Ages. At one end is the Town Hall or Town Hall, at the opposite end we have a modernist building from the early 20th century, the Casa de los Shilines. Between them extends a gallery of arches known as “La Correría”, occupied mainly by bars and restaurants. From this place we can see the most historical part of the city such as the castle and the fortified cathedral. Apart from this place we can enter the commercial and gastronomic area of ​​the town. (Original) Esta plaza la podemos definir como centro neurálgico de la ciudad, situada junto al puerto, es el epicentro de la Puebla Vieja desde la Edad Media. En un extremo se encuentra el Ayuntamiento o Casa Consistorial, en el extremo opuesto tenemos un edificio modernista de principios del S.XX la Casa de los Chelines. Entre ambos se extiende una galería de arcos conocida como “La Correría”, ocupada principalmente por bares y restaurantes. Desde este lugar podemos ver la parte más histórica de la ciudad como es el castillo y la catedral fortificada. Aparte desde este lugar podemos adentrarnos en la zona comercial y gastronómica de la localidad.

(Translated by Google) Castro Urdiales is worth it if you go to Cantabria or Bilbao, dedicating a full day to it. You will eat very well and walking along both its promenade and the Town Hall Square is very pleasant. Several monuments will also make your visit more pleasant. (Original) Castro Urdiales vale la pena si vas a Cantabria o bien a Bilbao, dedicarle un día completo. Comerás muy bien y pasear tanto por su paseo marítimo como por la plaza del Ayuntamiento es muy agradable. Varios monumentos además, harán más grata tu visita

(Translated by Google) Center of the town, with bars and very frenetic activity in the summer. The adjacent buildings and proximity to the port make it a special place. (Original) Nucleo del pueblo, con bares y con una actividad en el verano muy frenética. Los edificios colindantes y la proximidad con el puerto lo hacen un lugar especial.

(Translated by Google) A fantastic square with period buildings surrounded by important and very popular restaurants for which it will be necessary to make a reservation. The area is practically pedestrian and you can also ride a bicycle. From the square you can see the most historic part of the city such as the castle and the fortified cathedral. For us, not only is the charm a reason for the visit but also the gastronomic issue. To park, you better go a little further away, the blue zone is cheap. (Original) Una fantástica plaza con edificios de época rodeada de importantes restaurantes muy concurridos para los cuales será necesario hacer una reserva. La zona es prácticamente peatonal además podrás discurrir en bicicleta. Desde la plaza se ve la parte más histórica de la ciudad como es el castillo y la catedral fortificada. Para nosotros no solo es el encanto un motivo de la visita sino también el asunto gastronómico. Para aparcar más vale que te vayas un poquito lejos la zona azul es económica.

(Translated by Google) Inside you can see archaeological remains well explained with signage. The building you see today is recent (1941) and was built on the remains of buildings from other periods. The oldest ones date back to the Solutrean (Upper Paleolithic), there are also Roman and medieval remains. Today it works as a small museum, and above all a good viewpoint over the port and the castle and church part. (Original) En el interior se ven restos arqueológicos bien explicados con cartelería. El edificio que se ve hoy es reciente (1941) y se construyó sobre restos de edificaciones de otras épocas. Los más antiguos se remontan al Solutrense (Paleolítico Superior), también hay restos romanos y medievales. Hoy funciona como un pequeño museo, y sobre todo buen mirador sobre el puerto y la parte del castillo e iglesia.

(Translated by Google) Touring the area of ​​Puebla Vieja we reach the Castle-Lighthouse linked to the Hermitage of Santa Ana built as a watchtower across a medieval bridge. Although this hermitage has a great seafaring tradition, its origins may be Roman. For a long time it was the meeting place of the Cabildo of Navigators and Seafarers of San Andrés (Original) Recorriendo la zona de Puebla Vieja llegamos hasta el Castillo-Faro unida a la Ermita de Santa Ana construida a modo de atalaya a través de un puente medieval. Aunque esta ermita de gran tradición marinera sus orígenes pueden ser romanos. Fue durante mucho tiempo el lugar de reunión del Cabildo de Navegantes y Mareantes de San Andrés

(Translated by Google) Small hermitage located in the port of Castro. To access you have to climb some stairs, they are few and are in very good condition. Access is free, although the interior of the hermitage has opening hours. Upon entering they took our temperature, there was hydrogel and they asked us what province we came from. They gave us a brief explanation and played a video of a few minutes about the history of Castro Urdiales. Very correct covid measures. The views from the hermitage are spectacular. (Original) Pequeña ermita situada en el puerto de Castro. Para acceder hay que subir unas escaleras, son poquitas y están en muy buenas condiciones. El acceso es libre, aunque el interior de la ermita tiene horario de apertura. Al entrar nos tomaron la temperatura, había hidrogel y nos preguntaron de qué provincia veníamos. Nos dieron una breve explicación y pusieron un video de unos minutos sobre la historia de Castro Urdiales. Medidas covid uy correctas. Las vistas desde la ermita son espectaculares.

(Translated by Google) Small hermitage with spectacular views of the sea and the port. Inside it has a mini museum with a 6-minute video that explains its history. It has a glass window with historical remains underneath. Highly recommended! (Original) Pequeña ermita con vistas espectaculares hacia el mar y el puerto. En su interior tiene un mini museo con vídeo de 6 minutos que te explica su historia. Tiene una cristalera con restos históricos debajo. Muy recomendable!

(Translated by Google) The building itself does not attract attention, the best thing about it are the views it has as it is located between the coast and the Castle of Santa Ana. If we climb its stairs we can enjoy some beautiful views and take some photos. During my trip the gate was closed, I'm not sure if it can be visited. (Original) El edificio en sí no llama la atención, lo mejor de él son las vistas de las que dispone al estar situado entre la costa y el Castillo de Santa Ana. Si subimos sus escaleras podemos disfrutar de unas hermosas vistas y tomar algunas fotos. Durante mi viaje la reja estaba cerrada, no tengo claro si se puede visitar.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful hermitage located at the top of an environment beautiful over the sea, next to the imposing church sia of Santa María de la Asuncion.When you are See the small barred access door. closed. From this point there are great views over the sea, the city, the castle and the church. previously mentioned. (Original) Bonita ermita situada en lo alto de un entorno precioso sobre el mar,junto a la imponente igle sia de Santa María de la Asuncion.Cuando estu ve la pequeña puerta enrejada de acceso esta ba cerrada.Desde este punto hay grandes vis tas sobre el mar la ciudad,el castillo y la iglesia anteriormente mencionada.

(Translated by Google) It is part of the monumental complex of Castro Urdiales. It is small in size and rectangular in shape, raised on a rock. It was built in 1926 in a regionalist style. (Original) Forma parte del conjunto monumental de Castro Urdiales. Es de pequeño tamaño y forma rectangular levantada sobre una roca. Se construyó en el año 1926 en estilo regionalista.

(Translated by Google) Small church of which a good part of the walls are preserved, including the apse. It has a rectangular plan with a slightly trapezoidal tendency and a semicircular apse. The door is located on the gable end and has a pointed arch. A flared window is preserved in the apse. Inside you can see the beginnings of the ribbed structure of the cross that covered the nave, undoubtedly built in a later period than the rest of the church. It has been made of masonry, using ashlar in openings and corners. Next to it there was a necropolis in which several stone sarcophagi and a discoid stele from medieval times were found. (Original) Pequeña iglesia de la que se conservan una buena parte de los muros, incluido el ábside. Presenta una planta rectangular con tendencia ligeramente trapezoidal y ábside semicircular. La puerta se sitúa en el hastial y presenta arco apuntado. En el ábside se conserva una ventana abocinada. En el interior de la misma se pueden ver los arranques de la estructura nervada de la crucería que cubría la nave, sin duda construida en época posterior al resto de la iglesia. Ha sido realizada en mampostería, utilizándose la sillería en vanos y esquinales. Junto a la misma había una necrópolis de las que se hallaron varios sarcófagos de piedra y una estela discoidea de época medieval.

(Translated by Google) This ruined Church was part of what was the Medieval Media Villa de Arriba and dates back to the 12th century, which makes it older than the Church of Santa María de la Asunción next door. (Original) Esta Iglesia en ruinas formaba parte de lo que fue la Media Villa de Arriba Medieval y data del siglo XII, lo que la hace más antigua que la Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción que tiene al lado.

(Translated by Google) It takes you back to ancient times, but there is no information (Original) Te lleva a los tiempos remotos, pero falta información

(Translated by Google) The remains and the surroundings are very interesting. (Original) Muy interesante los restos, y el entorno

(Translated by Google) Look on YouTube for this video you will love it!! (Original) Busquen en YouTube este vídeo les encantará!!

(Translated by Google) It is very beautiful and although it is quite abandoned, it now seems that they have decided to repair it so that it looks in all its splendor. I hope that the next time I go to visit it it is already fixed because it is a thing worth seeing. (Original) Es muy bonita y aunque está bastante abandonada ahora parece que han decidido repararla para que luzca con todo su esplendor. Espero que la próxima vez que vaya a visitarla esté ya arreglada porque es una cosa digna de ver.

(Translated by Google) They are barely ruins but they give a measure of the history they support. (Original) Apenas son unas ruinas pero da medida de la historia que soporta.