Santillana del Mar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santillana del Mar
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Church of the Colegiata in Santillana
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Location of Santillana del Mar
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 Santillana del Mar
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Cantabria |
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| Province | Cantabria | ||||||||||||||
| Comarca | Western coast | ||||||||||||||
| Judicial district | Torrelavega | ||||||||||||||
| Capital | Santillana del Mar | ||||||||||||||
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| • Total | 28.46 km2 (10.99 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Highest elevation | 275 m (902 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,172 | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 146.59/km2 (379.67/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||||||||||||||
| Postal code |
39330
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| Official language(s) | Spanish | ||||||||||||||
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Santillana del Mar is a beautiful old town in Cantabria, Spain. It's famous for its many historic buildings that attract thousands of visitors every year.
You might hear people say Santillana del Mar is The Town of Three Lies. This is because its name seems to suggest it's a Saint (Santo), flat (llana), and by the sea (Mar). But it's none of these! The name actually comes from Santa Juliana (also called Santa Illana). Her remains are kept in the Colegiata, which is an old Romanesque church and was once a monastery. Close by, you can find the Cave of Altamira, a World Heritage Site known for its amazing ancient cave paintings.
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Towns and Villages in Santillana del Mar
Santillana del Mar is made up of several smaller towns and villages. In 2006, about 3,983 people lived here. The main town, Santillana del Mar, is the capital.
- Arroyo
- Camplengo
- Herrán
- Mijares
- Queveda
- Santillana del Mar (the main town)
- Ubiarco
- Vispieres
- Viveda
- Yuso
Modern Connections
Free Wi-Fi for Everyone
The town of Santillana del Mar has set up free internet access for both people who live there and tourists. They are working to make sure the whole area has fast internet. This helps everyone stay connected!
Famous People from Santillana del Mar
- Santillana (born in 1952) is a well-known Spanish footballer.
Santillana del Mar in Books
Santillana del Mar has even appeared in famous books!
- The main character in the novel Gil Blas was born in Santillana.
- In his book La Nausée, writer Jean-Paul Sartre called Santillana "the prettiest village in Spain."
Images for kids
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A look at the typical buildings in this town.
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The Colegiata church in Santillana del Mar.
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One of the charming streets in Santillana del Mar.
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See also
In Spanish: Santillana del Mar para niños
