Cantabria Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
autonomous community of Spain
About Cantabria
Cantabria belongs to Green Spain, the name given to the strip of land between the Bay of Biscay and the Cantabrian Mountains, so called because of its particularly lush vegetation, due to the wet and moderate oceanic climate. The climate is strongly influenced by Atlantic Ocean winds trapped by the mountains; the average annual precipitation is about 1,200 mm (47 inches). Due to the gulf stream, Cantabria and the rest of "Green Spain" have a much more temperate climate than might be expected for its latitude, which is comparable to that of Oregon. The region has a humid oceanic climate, with warm summers and mild winters. Snow is frequent in the higher zones of Cantabria between the months of October and March. Some zones of Picos de Europa, over 2,500 metres high, have an alpine climate w
Where to Eat in Cantabria
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El Estanque de Gama
Cantabria Travel Guide Sections
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