This spot by itself is well worth the visit to Laredo! I had a hard time finding the tunnel and…read morefinally found the entrance after asking multiple people for help and multiple usages of Google translate. The tunnel itself is an awesome piece of civil engineering and I loved the paintings on the walls. Once you come out of the tunnel, you have truly incredible views of the oceans! Great spot to soak in some nature and take some great pictures.

We love Laredo. Every time we come here, we walk along the wonderful Promenade. And what a…read morePromenade it is - it's 3.5km long - one way! It's busier along the town center, where you can find some ice cream and churro stalls along the way. As well as some restaurants and cafés. Also several public toilets. You can access the beach from several points along the Promenade. It's a very wide promenade, so even with lots of visitors (mostly on weekends), it never feels overly crowded. The further west you walk, the more quiet and more urban it gets. More apartement buildings and single homes and lot less restaurants and people. We really enjoyed our walk here. This time we walked all the way. 3.5km there - and 3.5km back. It's all paved, it's all flat. Fully suited for strollers and wheelchairs. Makes sure to get some delicious churros at the stall at the very eastern end.

Jesus Otero was a well known Spanish Sculptor from Santillana del Mar. He's a "Favourite Son" of…read moreCantabria and his works often concentrate on nature and animals. Many his works can be seen right here at this Museum and Garden just off the Church plaza, and were donated by him just before his death in 1994. . There's also a Bison sculpture just across from the Parador, a cute drinking goat fountain just outside of town, and a commemoration bench at the Altamira Caves Complex. One thing that Gayle and I particularly enjoy about foreign travel is the chance to discover new cultural works that we were not previously aware. The works of Jesus Otero are definitely worth a look, a little artistic research, and a relaxing stroll through the pretty grounds and interior exhibition space.

This set of sculptures right on the pier by the Bay of Santander is one of the most iconic…read morelandmarks of the city. But who are the Raqueros???? At the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, the term was used to refer to those children, usually poor young people, even orphans, who prowled the docks of the Bay of Santander jumping into the Cantabrian Sea to recover a few coins that were thrown by fishermen, crew members, passerbys or locals. The monument to the Raqueros was created in 2007 to tell one of the infinite chapters in the history of Santander. It is one of the most popular monuments in Santander and it is not necessary to visit it on purpose, since you will pass by there thanks to its privileged location in the middle of the promenade, overlooking the bay between the Embarcadero Palace and the Nautical Club of Santander.

Came here for the views and a bit of a walk. The path leading up here starts down at the camping…read moresite. But parking is only for residents there. The closest lot - besides the few spots by the Antenna - is down at the Playa El Sable. And it's a free parking lot. From there it's not far to get to the path. The path leads along the coast with wonderful views. It's not a long walk to reach de Cabo. Once you're up the hill there are many other ways and paths to explore. One following the coast further west. There is a short, but very steep section right before getting to the top. On a dry day that will be no problem. But if it's rainy (or was), then I can imagine it will be tricky to get up/down without slipping. From the Cabo you will see wondeful coastlines. The north of Spain is just always an amazing sight. The coast up here is breathtaking. It's really a nice spot with great views. And only few visitors around. But bring some water on a hot summer day. Nowadays it gets pretty hot even up here in the north

This is a beautiful church in Santander, located high above a hill. According to the tour guide,…read moreit is considered by many one of the most beautiful churches in Santander, it was built in 1890. Its architecture presents a neo-Gothic style, its great height and luminosity stand out, built with simple materials; brick and concrete; all the walls of the temple have been masterly painted to give it a more luxurious appearance. It has a Latin cross plan divided into three naves and a tower. Next to it lies the church and the school of the Jesuit order. I was very taken by the beauty of this church....the frescoes and the artwork inside make this a mandatory stop for all those who love churches and are visiting Santander.