Situated on the north coast of Spain, the region of Cantabria is a peaceful and unspoiled part of the country. From high mountain peaks and reservoirs to lush green valleys, coastal fishing towns and long sandy beaches, Cantabria really has something for everyone. If you are looking for Spanish property in wildest Spain, yet want to be within easy reach of a modern city, Cantabria is the place.
The climate in Cantabria is classified as warm and wet. If you intend to spend lazy days by the pool in your villa in Spain, Cantabria may not be the place for you. On average the region's capital - Santander - experiences 125 days of rain each year and a median annual temperature of just 14°c.
Santander itself is situated on the coast of Cantabria and is a well-known ferry port. The city is essentially modern, with facilities such as hospitals, a university and excellent sports & leisure facilities. Along the shoreline to the west is a mass of small sea-faring villages, many of them being ideal locations in which to buy rural Cantabria property that is close to the beaches. San Vincente de la Barquera is perhaps the pick of these villages and boasts white sandy beaches, a castle and old-world style buildings.
To the east of Santander lies Laredo, a popular tourist destination midway between Santander and Bilbao. It offers dramatic landscapes, sea view apartments and a 5km arc of white sandy beaches. If you are looking for your Cantabria property to earn income from tourism, then this is the place to buy your Spanish property.
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