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The
Atlantic coast of Spain is a mixture of rugged headlands,
offshore islands, sweeping bays of golden sands and lush
green hills backed ultimately by the spectacular ‘Picos de
Europa’ mountain range, which rises to a height of 2,613m at
the summit of the
Peña Vieja. The warm temperate climate,
fertile soils and plentiful seas have attracted man since
the dawn of time and pre-historic cave drawings at Altamira
bear witness to his presence. More contemporary art can be viewed at the
Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, whilst a visit to the
beautifully preserved medieval town of Santillana is
recommended. The nearby port of Santander was the historic
capital of Cantabria and the Royal Palace still occupies the
beautiful Magdalena peninsula at the entrance to the bay.
Campsites in Cantabria in: Noja
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