Santander operates in the shadow of its better-known Basque neighbours, and frankly, that’s worked rather well for it. Whilst San Sebastián deals with international food pilgrims and Bilbao manages Guggenheim crowds, this elegant Cantabrian capital gets on with being a proper functioning city that happens to sit on one of …
The Iberian Peninsula, today known as Spain and Portugal, has been a significant crossroads for human civilization since prehistoric times. The history of the early Iberian people is deeply entwined with the broader narratives of European prehistory, marked by waves of migration, cultural exchanges and the emergence of complex societies …
The autonomous region of Asturias lies on Spain’s north coast, bordered by Galicia and Cantabria, with the Bay of Biscay to the north and the Cantabrian Mountains to the south. The region’s 300km coastline features over 100 pristine beaches and protected harbours, many framed by dramatic cliffs. Inland, the limestone …
The Cave of Altamira in Cantabria contain some of the most well-preserved Paleolithic cave paintings in Europe. Located just outside the town of Santillana del Mar, these caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. The caves were formed naturally by erosion from the Altamira River and were …
The north-coast of Spain runs from the French border at Irún as far as A Coruña (La Coruña) in Galicia. This suggested driving tour of northern Spain recommends the best places to visit on the 500km journey from the Basque Country in the east to the border between Asturias and …
Seve Ballesteros stands as one of the most charismatic and influential figures in the history of golf. His impact on the sport, particularly in Europe, is undeniable. But does his brilliance truly make him the greatest European golfer of all time? To answer this question, we must delve into the …