Places to visit near

Polanco

Polanco is a town in Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain of about 1,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit: 29 forts & heritage, 28 caves and 16 churches. The must-see places are Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Castillo de Vispieres and Castillo de Florencio Ceruti.

43.3852° N, 4.0164° WPop. 1,000

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Within 30 km93 places
Within 50 km113
Must-see159
Notable41
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Polanco

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:36 pm

44 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 Polanco
  2. Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunciónchurch · 30 min
  3. Castillo de Vispieresheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Castillo de Florencio Cerutiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Playa de Valdearenasbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Torre de Veloheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Polanco
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Polanco?

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (church, about 6 km), Castillo de Vispieres (heritage site, about 8 km), Castillo de Florencio Ceruti (heritage site, about 8 km), Torre de Velo (heritage site, about 9 km), Zoológico de Santillana del Mar (nature spot, about 9 km), Colegiata de Santillana del Mar (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

113 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 28 caves, 16 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Polanco?

Mota de Trespalacios, about 4 km by road; Castro del Cueto de Mogro (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Polanco?

Cueva de Cudón, about 4 km by road; Torre de Don Beltrán de la Cueva (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Polanco?

Start in Polanco, visit Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, then Castillo de Vispieres, then Castillo de Florencio Ceruti, then Playa de Valdearenas, then Torre de Velo, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.