
Often called the 'prettiest village in Spain', a remarkably preserved medieval town with cobblestoned streets, noble mansions, and the UNESCO-listed Romanesque Collegiate Church. Near the Altamira cave paintings.
Santillana del Mar is often called the 'prettiest village in Spain', a remarkably well-preserved medieval town of cobblestoned streets and noble sandstone mansions. Despite its name (which includes 'del Mar'), the town is actually 4 km inland.
The UNESCO-listed Romanesque Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana is the town's centrepiece. Nearby, the Altamira cave contains some of the finest prehistoric cave paintings in the world (a replica cave and museum are open to visitors; the original cave has very limited access).
Pilgrims will find albergues, hotels, restaurants, cafes, and shops. The town is heavily touristed during the day but quiets down in the evening. It is one of the most memorable stops on the Camino del Norte.
Every kind of bed in one place: online booking, direct-contact albergues, walk-ins and donativos. Live prices for your night.
The Camino through town, with prices where the beds are. Amber is the route; each pin is a place to stay.
Our Koala Picks first, then donativos, albergues and hostels, hotels, and everything else. Within each group the best-reviewed places lead.
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