Colindres facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location of Colindres
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 Colindres
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Cantabria |
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| Province | Cantabria | ||
| Comarca | Eastern coast of Cantabria | ||
| Judicial district | Laredo | ||
| Capital | Colindres | ||
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| • Total | 5.94 km2 (2.29 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) | ||
| Highest elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | ||
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 8,453 | ||
| • Density | 1,423.1/km2 (3,686/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | colindrés/esa, pejino/a | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
39750
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Colindres is a cool town in northern Spain. It's part of the Cantabria region. You can find Colindres between the bigger cities of Santander and Bilbao. In 2018, about 8,453 people lived there.
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What is Colindres Like?
Colindres is a special place where the Asón River meets the Cantabrian Sea. This meeting point creates a large area called the Santoña estuary. An estuary is where a river's fresh water mixes with the salty ocean water.
Nature and Wildlife
The Santoña estuary is super important for nature. It's known as the Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural Park. This park is a "Special Protection Area" (SPA). That means it's a safe home for many birds and other wildlife. Colindres is actually part of this amazing natural park!
Fishing and the Sea
Colindres has the second biggest fishing port in its region. This means fishing is a very important activity for the town. Many boats go out from here to catch fish.
Fun Things to Do in Colindres
Colindres is also known for its fun events, especially in summer.
Summer Festivals
The summer festivals in Colindres are very popular. Lots of people from around the area come to enjoy them. One of the most famous events is the SAUGA folk music festival. It brings in many visitors who love music.
Nearby Beaches
If you love beaches, Colindres is close to Laredo. Laredo has a really long beach called La Salvé. It's more than 5 kilometers long! It's a fantastic spot to relax and play in the sand.
Colindres' Connections
Colindres has a special friendship with another town far away.
Sister City
Le Haillan in France is a sister city to Colindres. Sister cities often share culture and ideas.
Famous People from Colindres
Some interesting people have come from Colindres.
- Antonio Laserna (1752–1823) was a writer and someone who studied books a lot.
See also
In Spanish: Colindres para niños
