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The
Atlantic coast of Spain is a mixture of rugged headlands,
offshore islands, sweeping bays of golden sands and lush
green hills backed ultimately by the spectacular ‘Picos de
Europa’ mountain range, which rises to a height of 2,613m at
the summit of the
Peña Vieja.
The warm temperate climate, fertile soils and plentiful seas
have attracted man since the dawn of time and pre-historic
cave drawings at Altamira bear witness to his presence. More
contemporary art can be viewed at the Guggenheim Museum in
Bilbao, whilst a visit to the beautifully preserved medieval
town of Santillana is recommended. The nearby port of
Santander was the historic capital of Cantabria and the
Royal Palace still occupies the beautiful Magdalena
peninsula at the entrance to the bay.
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