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  .: Costa Central:. Cantabria Tourist Information Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Known as "the town of the three lies", since it is neither a "Saint", nor "flat" (llana) and has no "sea" (Mar), Santillana del Mar is the head of a municipality of 4,000 inhabitants largely dedicated to agriculture and livestock and, especially to tourism.
Santillana del Mar is a centre of intense year-round cultural activity in the numerous exhibition halls and museums.
In short, thanks to its history and natural riches, Santillana del Mar is one of the most attractive spots in Cantabria and one of the main centres for tourism.
english.turismodecantabria.com /zonas_municipios/defaultm.asp?id_zona=2&id_municipio=16   (596 words)

  
 Santillana del Mar
The spiritual and material splendour, which increased with the granting of the first "fuero" to the monastery in 1045, led to the transformation of the abbey into a collegiate church and the renovation of the Roman-style factory late in the 12th century.
However, the village became the capital of the Merindad of Asturias de Santillana and the permanent headquarters of the merino.
The power of the noble families was gradually increasing leading, in the 15th century, to the conversion of Santillana into a marquisate under the House of Mendoza.
grupos.unican.es /arte/Ingles/Lugares/Santillana/VillaMed/Default.htm   (296 words)

  
 Santillana del Mar
Santillana del Mar is a medieval town, located near the northern coast of Spain, only thirty kilometers from Santander and about 350 kilometers north from Madrid.
Santillana del Mar itself is probably the best preserved medieval town in Spain, and the area is a National Monument.
Santillana del Mar is a very small town, and you can see it within a hour, or including the museums, in a couple of hours.
www.cis.doshisha.ac.jp /kkitao/library/resource/spain/Santillana.htm   (1042 words)

  
 Santillana - USA
Santillana USA, based in Miami, Florida, is one of 21 subsidiaries of Grupo Santillana, the largest educational publisher in the Spanish-speaking world.
Santillana USA Publishing is dedicated to the diffusion of the Spanish and English language by offering quality second-language instructional materials and children’s literature for K-12 education.
Grupo Santillana’s origins are in a famous historical town of Spain called Santillana del Mar. The name of the town Santillana is derived from the two words in Spanish, Llanos Santos.
www.santillanausa.com /co_info.htm   (464 words)

  
 Parador - Santillana Del Mar, Spain - Parador Rates and Reviews - SideStep
The Parador is located in the town main Square, in which the city`s most carateristic building are located, Torre de Borja,Casa del Aguila y la Parra, Torre de Merino and the town Hall.
In the heart of Santillana Del Mar, cantabric village which originally dates back to the 8th century, this hotel stands in the market square.Some of the rooms have a balcony and a little lounge, they are mainly twins.
Santillana Del Mar Hotelprestohotel.comDiscount rates in world hotels What you see is what you pay !
www.sidestep.com /hotels-rates-h57727-parador_santillana_del_mar_spain   (257 words)

  
 Santillana del Mar Property : Villas, Fincas & Apartments   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Situated in the province of Cantabria in Northern Spain, some 15-minutes outside of Santander, is the wondrous village of Santillana del Mar..
Recognised as being one of the most perfectly preserved medieval villages in Europe, Santillana del Mar is a time capsule where life seems to have remained the same for centuries.
In the surrounding area the seaside resort of Suances, just 10-minutes north of Santillana del Mar, offers many excellent apartments and villas overlooking the sea.
www.villas-in-spain.eu.com /santillana-del-mar-property.htm   (247 words)

  
 Santillana del Mar Adventure Travel - Santillana-del-Mar Travel Guide
The name Santillana is a contraction of "Santa Juliana." The "del Mar" is misleading, as Santillana is not on the water but inland.
In spite of all the tour buses, Santillana still retains its medieval atmosphere and is very much a village of dairy farmers to this day.
Santillana del Mar is the traditional base for visiting the Caves of Altamira, containing some of the most famous Stone Age paintings in the world.
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 Spain - Cantabria - Parador de Santillana Gil Blas
This Parador is installed in the beautiful Barreda-Bracho ancestral home located in the square of Santillana del Mar, a town declared a National Monument whose origins go back to the 8th century.
We strongly recommend you the "cocido montanes": a dish of boiled white beans, vegetables, bacon and sausages as well as prime beef sirloin "a la plancha", salmon stuffed with smoked meat, hake from the Bay of Biscay on green asparagus, the famous "sorropotun" (fish and vegetable stew), and the typical dessert "quesada pasiega".
Santillana del Mar is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved villages in Spain.
parapromotions-spain.com /parador/spain/psangilblas.html   (606 words)

  
 Spain - Cantabria - Parador de Santillana
Santillana del Mar is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved villages in Spain.
The town has a zoo and nearby you must explore the Altamira Caves which contain one of the most incredible examples of prehistoric paintings in the world.
The Parador is located in Santillana del Mar's main plaza, in which the city's most characteristic buildings are also located: Torre de Don Borja, Casa del Águila y la Parra, Torre de Merino and the Town Hall.
www.paradores-spain.com /spain/psantillana.html   (494 words)

  
 Santillana Del Mar
The Parador Santillana Del Mar is a Cantabrian Manor House that conserves the typical architecture of the area, blending in perfectly with the architectural surroundings of this beautiful locale.
The Santillana Del Mar Parador's combination of very comfortable rooms with a pleasant surrounding atmosphere and ambience assures a peaceful and restful stay.
The Parador is located on Santillana del Mar's main plaza, in which the city's most characteristic buildings are also located: Torre de Don Borja, Casa del Águila y la Parra, Torre de Merino and the Town Hall.
www.spainparador.com /Santillana_Del_Mar.htm   (196 words)

  
 Pictures of Santilliana del Mar - Spain
The little village of Santillana del Mar, with its cobblestone streets and its ancient buildings, gives you a feeling of timelessness.
The center of the village is the Plaza de Ramón Pelayo.
Nearby Santillana the well known Cuevas de Altamira are located.
www.bamjam.net /Spain/Santil.html   (211 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Santillana del Mar at Epinions.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
And it's not by the sea - del Mar.
Santillana del Mar is a living museum - a medieval village which grew around the church.
The village is a major day-trip destination but it does have a good range of accommodation from camp-sites to hotels on the periphery, and from self-catering to a Parador in the village proper.
www.epinions.com /content_109642944132   (1160 words)

  
 Santillana del Mar - Destinations International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
And it's not by the sea - del Mar. Another thing it wasn't when we were there, was sunny.
The reason for the less than dry conditions is the situation of the town.
Santillana del Mar lies in the Northern Spanish province of Cantabria, more commonly known as Green Spain.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /destinations-international/santillana-del-mar-2   (212 words)

  
 Santillana del Mar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Santillana del Mar is a historic town situated in Cantabria, Spain.
Santillana del Mar is known as The Town of Three Lies, since it is neither a Saint (Santo), nor flat (llana) and has no sea (Mar) as implied by the town's name.
This page was last modified 19:00, 6 November 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Santillana_del_Mar   (101 words)

  
 Casa Del Marques - Santillana Del Mar, Spain - Casa Del Marques Rates and Reviews - SideStep
Casa Del Marques - Santillana Del Mar, Spain
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 Santillana del Mar Vacation: Travel to Santillana del Mar
Santillana del Mar is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Europe, a Spanish national landmark, that was once a famous place of pilgrimage.
Santillana del Mar is a good base for visiting the Caves of Altamira, containing some of the most famous Stone Age paintings in the world.
This is a route that includes a rich historic-artistic heritage that goes from prehistoric remains such as the Altamira Caves, the monuments left behind by the Romans such as the bridge at Cangas de Onis, Medieval settlements such as the town of Santillana del Mar and much, much more.
www.europeandestinations.com /Santillana_del_Mar_Vacations.aspx   (315 words)

  
 Altamira´s Caves - Santillana del Mar - Cantabria
The Altamira Caves, discovered by Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola in 1879, are located in one of the hills that surround the nice valley where Santillana village is placed.
Its discovery started big polemics between the archaeologists, because they did not believe that prehistoric men were able to do such perfect paintings.
To solve these problems, it has been recently built an excellent copy of the caves, with a big fidelity and quality that will satisfy the interest and curiosity of the million tourists that visit Santillana per year.
www.santillana-del-mar.com /english/altamira.htm   (261 words)

  
 Parador de Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, Spain - Paradores en Route
Parador de Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, Spain - Paradores en Route
The restaurant and bar, located in the Parador Santillana Gil Blas offer guests the opportunity to sample Cantabrian cuisine's most traditional dishes.
It is easy to take a taxi from Santander airport to Santillana del Mar - it takes about thirty minutes.
www.paradors.net /hotelview.aspx?h=6081   (397 words)

  
 Santillana Del Mar Hotels - rates & online booking   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Santillana Del Mar Hotels - rates & online booking
Martlink offers a secure, real-time booking system to most hotels in Santillana Del Mar, Spain.
Below is a list of hotels located near Santillana Del Mar:
www.martlink.com /Spain/SANTILLANA_DEL_MAR   (97 words)

  
 Complejo Los Infantes - Hotel in Santillana del Mar - Online Booking   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The complex its situated in the center of Santillana del MarHotels combined with traditional furniture according to the middle age's town.
In the monumental village of Santillana del Mar is located the group Los Infantes,two hotels and three buildings (Hotel Santillana, Hotel Los Infantes andamp; Annex) all hotels combine perfectly tradition and comfort for its enjoyment.
In the event of a no show or a cancellation with less than 1 days notice prior to the date of arrival, an amount equivalent to 0% of the total booking value will be charged.
www.hotelheaven.co.uk /en/hotel.php?Hotel_Id=224091   (292 words)

  
 Santillana del Mar and Valladolid   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Santillana del Mar is on the north coast of Spain about twenty miles west of the port of Santander.
This little medieval town is in a protected historic district and its cobbled streets and old houses seem to take one back in time.
Left: The cloisters of the Collegiate Church in Santillana del Mar.
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 Parador de Santillana Gil Blas | Hotel Review | Santillana del Mar | Frommers.com
Parador de Santillana del Mar: 100€-120€ ($130-$156) double; 140€-152€ ($182-$198) suite.
Although they occupy the same address and even have the same telephone number, they are two different hotels, each with 28 units.
The more expensive, with better rooms, is the government-rated four-star Parador de Santillana Gil Blas, followed by the government-rated three-star Parador de Santillana del Mar. Both hotels occupy a 400-year-old former palace with modern extensions.
www.frommers.com /destinations/santillanadelmar/H36508.html   (307 words)

  
 Campeche Real Estate, Yucatan Real Estate, Mexico Real Estate - Santillana Del Mar & Sea Ranch Beachfront Homes
As opportunities to own beachfront and ocean oriented properties become more scarce around the world, it could be a surprise to learn that you may be able to acquire one that is located just a few hours travel from most parts of the United States, and at a very reasonable price.
This mega-project, being developed by an international real estate group based in Spain, represents a total investment of more than $US 400 Million, and will include a boating marina, an 18 hole championship caliber golf course, a 500 room deluxe hotel, and approximately 1000 condominium and other homes.
All rights reserved by Santillana Del Mar and Sea Ranch.
www.santillanasearanch.com   (201 words)

  
 2001 Santander Trip - Santillana del Mar
The medieval town of Santillana del Mar has kept much of its original character.
The panoramic image below shows the town square, which looks much as it did in the time of Columbus.
Spaniards say that the city's name contains three lies: it is neither saintly (sant'), nor level (llana) nor by the sea (mar).
www.uakron.edu /modlang/01santander/sdm.html   (95 words)

  
 Santillana Del Mar Hotels
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 Current events - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
In Spain the Basque separatist group ETA detonate seven bombs in bars, cafes and town squares across the country.
The cities attacked are León, Ávila, Santillana del Mar, Ciudad Real, Málaga, Valladolid, and Alicante.
All the attacks were preceded by warnings and nobody was seriously hurt.
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 Santillana del Mar Tourism - Santillana del Mar Vacation Reviews - Santillana del Mar Vacations - TripAdvisor
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 ipedia.com: Altamira (cave) Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Altamira is located near the town of Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, Spain, 30 km west of the city of Santander.
Altamira (Spanish for 'high view') is located near the town of Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, Spain, 30 km west of the city of Santander.
In 1879, Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola discovered that the cave contains Upper Paleolithic drawings and polychrome rock paintings depicting bison, horses, other wild animals, and human hands.
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 Request availability for Parador de Santillana del Mar
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