Comillas
A seaside town that flourished in the 19th century thanks to the Marquis of Comillas. It has a concentration of Catalan modernist buildings by Gaudí, Doménech i Montaner and others.
Comillas is Cantabria's "modernist town". Marquis Antonio López made his fortune in Cuba and returned home, commissioning architects including Gaudí and Domènech i Montaner. Their works include the Capricho de Gaudí, Sobrellano Palace and the Pontifical University. The old town's cobbled squares and the seaside fishing harbour are pleasant to explore, and there is a gentle sandy beach nearby. It is about 50 km from Santander and can be combined with Santillana del Mar in a day trip. Visitors usually only see the exterior of the Pontifical University or join a guided tour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- El Capricho de Gaudí
- Palacio de Sobrellano
- San Vicente de la Barquera
- El Soplao Cave
- Museum of Altamira
- Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana
- Santillana del Mar
- Bárcena Mayor