Charming Towns in Spain

TOWNS WITH A SPECIAL CHARM

In neighbouring Cantabria , those visit- ing San Vicente de la Barquera will be met by a large fleet of fishing boats . The town lies on the Saint James Way, it is the starting point for the Lebaniego Route and has a considerable medie- val historical heritage, reminding us of when it was an impregnable bastion in the shelter of the Picos de Europa.

a a SAN VICENTE DE LA BARQUERA CANTABRIA

Santoña and Laredo also have a spe- cial charm. You can travel between the two towns by boat and enjoy the beau- tiful surroundings, which include the Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshlands Nature Reserve and long, golden sandy beaches. We have two recommenda- tions: Try the anchovies in Santoña, a haven for this type of salted products, and watch the Battle of the Flowers , a popular festival which takes place in Laredo on the last Friday in August and consists of a parade of carriages deco- rated with natural flowers.

SANTOÑA CANTABRIA

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