Santander

Slow travel through northern Spain, and sea views, aboard the Costa Verde Express train

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Slow travel through northern Spain, and sea views, aboard the Costa Verde Express train

Again and again, the passing coastal landscape entices one to look out of the window. Long sandy beaches alternate with rugged rocky cliffs. In between, the train travels through dense woodland and past old fishing villages. The Costa Verde Express crosses a river estuary on its journey between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela. Photo: Entire … Read more

Beautiful European city escaping scorching 40C heatwave just 2 hours from UK | Europe | Travel

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Beautiful European city escaping scorching 40C heatwave just 2 hours from UK | Europe | Travel

Santander, a picturesque city in the north of Spain, offers a perfect escape from the scorching 40C heatwave, just a two-hour plane journey from the UK. Nestled between green mountain landscapes and white sand beaches, Santander boasts elegant mansions, palatial architecture, and avant-garde buildings, all echoing its rich seafaring history. Summer in Santander is also … Read more