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Cartes

Cartes is a town in Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain of about 3,780 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit: 29 forts & heritage, 35 caves and 16 churches. The must-see places are Iglesia de Santa María, Iglesia de la Virgen Grande and Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Las Caldas.

43.3260° N, 4.0689° WPop. 3,780

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Within 30 km82 places
Within 50 km122
Must-see162
Notable45
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cartes

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:42 pm

48 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cartes
  2. Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Las Caldaschurch · 30 min
  3. Cueva de Hornos de la Peñacave · 1 hrs
  4. Cueva de Las Monedascave · 1 hrs
  5. Castillo de Vispieresheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Iglesia de San Ginés de Arleschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Cartes
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cartes?

Iglesia de Santa María (church, about 3 km), Iglesia de la Virgen Grande (church, about 4 km), Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Las Caldas (church, about 4 km), Torre de Pero Niño (heritage site, about 7 km), Parque de Las Estelas de Barros (heritage site, about 7 km), Castillo de Vispieres (heritage site, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cartes?

122 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 35 caves, 16 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Cartes?

Castros del Monte Dobra, about 7 km by road; Torre de Pero Niño (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Cartes?

Sumidero de Las Palomas, about 4 km by road; Sima de la Cuevona (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cartes?

Start in Cartes, visit Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Las Caldas, then Cueva de Hornos de la Peña, then Cueva de Las Monedas, then Castillo de Vispieres, then Iglesia de San Ginés de Arles, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.