Suances facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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View of the town of Suances, in Cantabria (Spain)
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Suances is a lovely town located in the Cantabria region of northern Spain. It's a popular place for holidays, especially because of its beautiful beaches.
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Exploring Suances' Location
Suances is found on the central coast of Cantabria. It sits by the Ría de San Martín de la Arena. This is where the Saja and Besaya rivers meet the Cantabrian Sea.
The town is famous for its five amazing beaches: La Tablía, Los Locos, La Concha, La Ribera, and La Riberuca. Suances also has five small islands nearby. These islands are Los Conejos, La Pasiega, Casilda, Segunda, and Solita. Even though they are in front of Miengo, they belong to Suances.
How Many People Live in Suances?
In 2013, about 8,552 people lived in Suances. The town is made up of six different villages. The main village, also called Suances, has the most people, with 5,034 residents.
Other villages include:
- Hinojedo (1,811 people)
- Cortiguera (817 people)
- Tagle (516 people)
- Ongayo (202 people)
- Puente Avíos (172 people)
Getting Around Suances
It's easy to travel to and from Suances.
Roads for Travel
Suances is connected to other parts of Cantabria by roads. Two main roads are the CA-132, which goes to Viveda, and the CA-136, which leads to Santillana del Mar. There are also four smaller roads: CA-340, CA-341, CA-342, and CA-351.
Bus Services
You can also get around by bus. A bus line called Ubiarco-Torrelavega connects Suances to Torrelavega. Another line, Ubiarco-Santander, links Suances to Santander.
Who Leads Suances?
The mayor of Suances helps run the town. Since 2007, Andrés Ruiz Moya has been the mayor. He is a member of the PSOE political party.
Suances' Economy: Tourism is Key
Suances is a very important place for tourism in Cantabria. This is because of its beautiful beaches and many hotels. Lots of visitors come here for their holidays. The main tourist season usually starts in June and ends in October.
Sports and Fun in Suances
Suances is a great spot for sports, especially surfing! Los Locos beach is very popular. Both local people and international surfers love to ride the waves there.
Historic Places in Suances
Suances has some interesting historical sites.
One important place is the cave of "Las Brujas." This is an archaeological site. Inside, you can see ancient paintings made with hands from the Palaeolithic era. This was a very long time ago!
The area also has two other important historical properties:
- La Mota de Tres Palacios: This is a medieval fort in Hinojedo.
- The wall around the old Trinitarias convent.
Images for kids
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Flag of Suances
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Coat of Arms of Suances
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View of Suances
See also
In Spanish: Suances para niños
