Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain

Places to visit near Colindres

Colindres is a town in Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain, home to about 7,179 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 25 caves and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Palacio del Infantado (1 km), Playa de la Salvé (4 km) and Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción (5 km).

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Colindres, Cantabria
Colindres, Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Colindres at a glance

Location
Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain
Population
about 7,179
Coordinates
43.3967° N, 3.4536° W
Places within 50 km
117 (79 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Colindres

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Colindres: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Colindres

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Colindres. The closest is Palacio del Infantado (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Colindres

38 churches within 100 km of Colindres. The closest is Capilla del Espíritu Santo (5 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Colindres

36 caves within 100 km of Colindres. The closest is Cueva del Zorro (1 km); the best-known is Cueva del Valle (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Colindres

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Colindres. The closest is Montehano (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Montehano · viewpoint · Cantabria · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Buciero · viewpoint · Cantabria · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Ventoso · viewpoint · Cantabria · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Pico Llen · viewpoint · Cantabria · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Castro Valnera · viewpoint · Cantabria · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Argalario · viewpoint · Biscay · ~47 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Colindres

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Colindres. The closest is Playa de la Salvé (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Colindres

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Colindres. The closest is Parque Natural de Las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Colindres

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Colindres
  2. 1 km Palacio del Infantado · heritage site, Cantabria
  3. 4 km Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción · church, Cantabria
  4. 3 km Playa de la Salvé · beach, Cantabria
  5. 6 km Parque Natural de Las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel · nature spot, Cantabria
  6. 2 km Casona de El Carmen · heritage site, Cantabria
  7. 6 km Back to Colindres

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How to reach Colindres

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    Within 15 km of Colindres

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Colindres by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3766Palacio del Infantado (1 km)
    Churches1638Capilla del Espíritu Santo (5 km)
    Caves2536Cueva del Zorro (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints721Montehano (7 km)
    Beaches & coast1516Playa de la Salvé (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Parque Natural de Las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel (6 km)
    Parks79Parque de Manzanedo (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Ría de Treto (1 km)
    Museums14Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria (37 km)
    Other attractions22Plaza de Toros de Santoña (6 km)
    Waterfalls02Nervión Waterfall (80 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Embalse del Ebro (76 km)

    Colindres: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Colindres?

    Palacio del Infantado (heritage site, about 1 km), Playa de la Salvé (beach, about 4 km), Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción (church, about 5 km), Parque Natural de Las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel (nature spot, about 6 km), Casona de El Carmen (heritage site, about 6 km), Fuerte de San Carlos (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 25 caves, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Colindres?

    Palacio del Infantado, about 1 km by road; Palacio de Cerecedo (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Colindres?

    Capilla del Espíritu Santo, about 5 km by road; Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Colindres?

    Cueva del Zorro, about 1 km by road; Refugio (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Colindres?

    Start in Colindres, visit Palacio del Infantado, then Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción, then Playa de la Salvé, then Parque Natural de Las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel, then Casona de El Carmen, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Colindres?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Colindres

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Colindres’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Colindres on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.