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Ramales de la Victoria, Cantabria

Provincia de Cantabria · Cantabria · Spain · 2,294 residents

Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 · Wikimedia Commons

Ramales de la Victoria is a village in Provincia de Cantabria, Cantabria, Spain, home to around 2,294 people. There are 9 notable places to see in and around town, including Cueva de Covalanas and El Mirón Cave. The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 40 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: Cueva de Covalanas, El Mirón Cave and Cave of El Haza, Ramales de la Victoria.
  • Easy to reach: Bilbao (BIO) is 28 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
  • Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.

Top sights in Ramales de la Victoria

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • Cueva de Covalanas1cave

    Cueva de Covalanas

    1 mile from the centre · Photo

    cultural property in Ramales de la Victoria, Spain

  • El Mirón Cave2archaeological site

    El Mirón Cave

    1 mile from the centre · Photo

    cave in Ramales de la Victoria, Cantabria, Spain

  • Cave of El Haza, Ramales de la Victoria3archaeological site

    Cave of El Haza, Ramales de la Victoria

    In the centre · Photo

    cultural property in Ramales de la Victoria, Spain

  • Villapaterna jauregi-eliza4palace

    Villapaterna jauregi-eliza

    7 miles from the centre · Photo

    church building in Karrantza, Spain

  • San Estebango dorrea5castle

    San Estebango dorrea

    5 miles from the centre · Photo

  • Palacio de Valle, Ruesga6palace

    Palacio de Valle, Ruesga

    3 miles from the centre · Photo

    hotel in Valle, Spain

  • Q122688327cave

    Q12268832

    4 miles from the centre · Photo

  • Colina jauregia8palace

    Colina jauregia

    3 miles from the centre · Photo

    palace in Lanestosa, Spain

  • Torre de Sangrices

    castle · 4 miles from the centre

Tours & tickets in Ramales de la Victoria

Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Ramales de la Victoria can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.

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Where to stay in Ramales de la Victoria

Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Ramales de la Victoria are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Ramales de la Victoria and the villages around it is a hire car from Bilbao (BIO), about 40 min away.

Best time to visit Ramales de la Victoria

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Bilbao (BIO)28 miles, about 40 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Santander (SDR)21 miles, about 30 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Asturias (OVD)130 miles, about 3 h 6 min by roaddirect flights from the UK

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 39 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Santander (22 miles), Bilbao (22 miles).

Ramales de la Victoria is good for

Around Ramales de la Victoria

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Ramales de la Victoria worth visiting?

Yes. Ramales de la Victoria is known for Cueva de Covalanas, El Mirón Cave and Cave of El Haza, Ramales de la Victoria. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

How do I get to Ramales de la Victoria from the UK?

Fly to Bilbao (BIO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 40 min by road. Santander (SDR) is an alternative, 21 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 39 min.

Is Ramales de la Victoria good for families?

Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.

What is near Ramales de la Victoria?

Bilbao (27 miles), Santander (22 miles), Getxo (24 miles) and Portugalete (23 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Ramales de la Victoria?

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