Mouro Island

#2543 among destinations in Spain

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Mouro Island, originally Mogro Island, is a small uninhabited island in the Bay of Biscay, located off the Magdalena Peninsula. It lies close to the entrance to the Bay of Santander near the city of Santander, Cantabria along the north coast of Spain. The island is approximately 2 hectares and lies about.75 km from the entrance to the harbor. ()

Local name: Isla de Mouro Area: 4.94 acres (0.0077 mi²)Maximum elevation: 90 ftCoordinates: 43°24'26"N, 3°39'54"W

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Mouro Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio de la Magdalena, Playa de El Camello, Playa de Bikinis, Playa de El Puntal.

6.6 miNW
Oceanfront palace built in early 1900s
Palacio de la Magdalena, Santander
168 min walk • Nestled on the rocky peninsula of La Magdalena in the coastal city of Santander, Spain, the Palacio de la Magdalena stands as an exquisite example of early 20th-century architecture. This regal palace, completed in 1912, was originally built as a summer residence for...
7 miNW
Beach
Playa de El Camello, Santander
180 min walk • Camello beach is a beach located in the municipality of Santander, capital of the autonomous community of Cantabria.
6.6 miNW
Beach
Playa de Bikinis, Santander
170 min walk • Bikini Beach is a beach located in the municipality of Santander, capital of the autonomous community of Cantabria.
5.7 miNW
Beach
Playa de El Puntal, Santander
147 min walk • The beach of El Puntal is an extensive beach and sandbar that closes on its southern side the entrance to the bay of Santander. It is located in the town of Somo, belonging to the municipality of Ribamontán al Mar, in the Autonomous Community ...
1.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
La Garma cave complex
42 min walk • The La Garma cave complex is a parietal art-bearing paleoanthropological cave system in Cantabria, Spain. It is located just north of the village of Omoño, part of the municipality of Ribamontán al Monte.
4.9 miN
Beach
Playa de Langre
125 min walk • Langre beach is a sandy area near the town of Langre, in the municipality of Ribamontán al Mar.
5 miN
Beach
Playa de Arnillas
127 min walk • Arenilla beach is located in the municipality of Ribamontán al Mar, in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain.
6.9 miNW
Zoo, Aquarium, National park
Playa de La Magdalena, Santander
176 min walk • La Magdalena beach is located in the municipality of Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain, within the peninsula of La Magdalena, a public enclosure owned by the City Council.
6.9 miNW
Museum
El Hombre y La Mar, Santander
176 min walk • El Hombre y La Mar, a unique museum nestled in the coastal city of Santander, Spain, offers a deep dive into the intimate relationship between man and the sea. This museum is dedicated to exploring the maritime history, culture, and the profound impact the sea has had...
5.9 miSW
43°20'34"N • 3°44'30"W
Centro de Interpretación del Hombre Pez, Liérganes
150 min walk • Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
4.5 miSW
History museum, Museum
Museo de la Real Fábrica de Artillería de La Cavada
115 min walk • The Museum of the Royal Artillery Factory of La Cavada is an exhibition space located in the town of La Cavada, in the Autonomous Community of Cantabria. In its facilities are held exhibitions, exhibitions and conferences related to the activity...