Parque Natural de Oyambre, San Vicente de la Barquera

Name: Parque Natural de Oyambre
Address: San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain

#3 among attractions in San Vicente de la Barquera

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Parque Natural de Oyambre, San Vicente de la Barquera

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The Oyambre Natural Park is a Spanish protected natural area located in the western coastal area of Cantabria. It has 5758 hectares of extension, which are distributed between the municipalities of Comillas, San Vicente de la Barquera, Udías, Valdáliga and Val de San Vicente, in La Marina. It was declared a natural park on November 21, 1988 as the culmination of a process of pressure from the environmental and popular movement that since the seventies fought against urbanization projects that endangered its dunes and beach.

Alternative names: Elevation: 210 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°22'14"N, 4°21'47"W

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San Vicente de la Barquera Spain

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Parque Natural de Oyambre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cave of El Soplao, El Capricho, Cave of Chufín, Playa de Oyambre.

5.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Cave of El Soplao
144 min walk • Nestled in the lush landscape of Cantabria, Spain, the Cave of El Soplao stands as a subterranean marvel, revered amongst the most exceptional caves worldwide for its geologic formations. Discovered in the early 20th century, El Soplao was initially mined for its rich...
3.6 miE
Architecture, Museum, Art Nouveau architecture
El Capricho, Comillas
94 min walk • El Capricho, a remarkable architectural gem nestled in the quaint coastal town of Comillas, Spain, is a must-see destination for tourists with an appreciation for unique design and history. This whimsical building, which translates to "The Whim," is one of the early...
7.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Cave of Chufín
186 min walk • The cave of Chufín is located in the town of Riclones in Cantabria. Situated at the confluence of the Lamasón and Nansa rivers, several caves ornamented with rock art pock the steep slopes above the water.
2.2 miNE
Beach
Playa de Oyambre
57 min walk • Oyambre beach is located in the municipality of [, in the Autonomous Community of Cantabria, Spain, within the Oyambre Natural Park.
3.9 miNW
Beach
Playa de Fuentes
100 min walk • La Fuente beach is a small beach located in the municipality of San Vicente de la Barquera, in the Autonomous Community of Cantabria, Spain. Its composition is golden sand and boulders and since 2018 it receives every year too many tourists with...
4.2 miE
43°22'58"N • 4°16'54"W
Campo de Golf Rovacías, Comillas
107 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
5.6 miW
Beach
Playa del Sable
142 min walk • The beach of El Sable is located in the town of Prellezo, in the municipality of Val de San Vicente, in the Autonomous Community of Cantabria, Spain. It is located to the west of the community, in the Tina Menor estuary.
3.7 miE
Architecture, Cemetery
Cementerio de Comillas, Comillas
96 min walk • The cemetery of Comillas is the cemetery of the Cantabrian town of Comillas. Its facade is, since 1983, an Asset of Cultural Interest.
2.1 miNW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Castillo del Rey, San Vicente de la Barquera
54 min walk • The Castle of San Vicente, also known as Castillo del Rey, is located in the Puebla Vieja de San Vicente de la Barquera. It is an Asset of Cultural Interest of Cantabria, with category of Monument.
3.6 miE
Architecture, Convention center, Memorial
Palacio de Sobrellano, Comillas
91 min walk • The palace of Sobrellano, also known as the palace of the Marquis of Comillas, located in the town of Comillas was the work of the Catalan architect Joan Martorell who built it on behalf of the first Marquis of Comillas, Antonio López y López...
2.2 miNW
Museum, Church
Iglesia de Santa María de los Ángeles, San Vicente de la Barquera
58 min walk • The church of Santa María de los Ángeles, in the town and municipality of San Vicente de la Barquera, was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1931. It is located at the top of a rocky promontory that dominates the whole town, making it...