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At the same time, driving away from the coast towards the mountains changes the scenery in many ways. Irish motifs slowly turn into Swiss. Some parts of the northern region, particularly the Cantabrian Mountains, reminded me of the Bernese Oberland in central Switzerland. However, the mountains in Spain of course do not reach the same heights as the Swiss Alps. Food in Northern Spain is Something To Travel For To fully enjoy Burgos and get a feel of its strict Castilian character, a few hours of time is not enough. You’d need at least a full day to see everything and relish the lively atmosphere. Astorga Castro urdiales. Next up is Castro Urdiales on the eastern end of Cantabria. A seaside village and popular tourist destination. The beach does get overcrowded in the summer months but it is definitely worth a stop. It is filled with beautiful scenery that makes for excellent photo opportunities: the gothic-style church, the castle, the Roman bridge and the port, just to name a few.

The Nature Park of Somiedo, located west of the Picos de Europa is home to some of Spain's most beautiful landscapes. Walk to the lakes of Saliencia or Lago del Valle and discover the curious stone cabins with thatched roofs (Brañas). This is where shepherds took shelter in bad weather and stayed overnight. Spain's only wild brown bears live freely in Somiedo!

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Does my content help you plan your trip? If yes, I’ll appreciate a cup of coffee from you, so I could produce more free guides and itineraries! There are numerous beaches, mountains, and cities in northern Spain’s four autonomous communities, so I recommend planning ahead. This way, you can make the most of your trip and see all the places that match your interests and preferences. Finally, San Vicente de la Barquera is a spectacular destination in northern Spain that you should visit. This fishing village is on the western coast of Cantabria and i

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Parkin theCatalan part of the Pyrenees is another great destination for a holiday in nature in Spain. The landscapes are breathtaking with deep valleys, lakes and four mountain peaks reaching 3000 metres above sea level. Be sure to charge up your camera and bring an extra memory card, this fairytale mountain scenery will overwhelm you with its beauty. Renting a holiday home in Huesca is a greatoption for visiting the Pyrenees! And if you’d love more inspiration, then don’t miss my other post about the most beautiful coastal towns and villages from Basque country to the Galicia region! Santander In Santiago, you can savour delicious meals, especially in the Old Town and the food market - Abastos de Santiago. Try spicy Galician octopus, "Pulpo a la Feria," which together with a cold beer tastes great after a day of taking in the sights.Mark and I spent a good chunk of time going on road trips from Barcelona to Valencia, from Valencia to Malaga, visiting vineyards in the south of Spain, and exploring Costa Brava Region. There we wandered to small inland villages and walked the streets of busy cities. And we seriously loved it.