Punta de los Cuervos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Punta de los Cuervos |
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| Also named Punta Estebanot | |
The Punta de los Cuervos seen from the Ángel García Basoco Music Center
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| Location | Castro Urdiales (Cantabria)  Spain |
| Coordinates | 43°23′06.9″N 3°13′25.1″W / 43.385250°N 3.223639°W |
| Offshore water bodies | Cantabric Sea |
| Geology | Promontory |
The Punta de los Cuervos is a cool piece of land that sticks out into the sea. It's like a natural pier made of rocks! You can find it in a town called Castro Urdiales, which is in the Cantabria region of Spain. This rocky point is a great spot to enjoy views of the Cantabric Sea.
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What is Punta de los Cuervos?
Punta de los Cuervos is a type of landform called a promontory. This means it's a high piece of land that reaches out into a body of water. Think of it as a natural balcony overlooking the ocean.
It has a strong, rocky base. This makes it very stable against the waves of the Cantabric Sea.
Where is it located?
This special spot is in the town of Castro Urdiales. This town is part of the Cantabria region in northern Spain. It's a beautiful coastal area known for its stunning views.
The start of Punta de los Cuervos is connected to a beach called Playa de Ostende. This beach has artificial sand. There are also stairs and a viewpoint at the start of the promontory. This makes it easy for people to visit and enjoy the scenery.
Why is it also called Punta Estebanot?
For a while, some people called this place "Punta Estebanot." This name came from a family called Estebanot. They lived nearby in the early 1900s.
The Estebanot family had a house close to the promontory. Their house was in an area known as "Los Hierros." Even though their house wasn't right on the "Punta," some people started using their family name to refer to the rocky point.
However, the name "Punta Estebanot" has never been the official name. The true and official name for this landform is still Punta de los Cuervos.
Images for kids
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The Punta de los Cuervos seen from the Ángel García Basoco Music Center
See also
In Spanish: Punta de los Cuervos para niños
