Castro Urdiales is a cute town by the sea in Cantabria, close to the border with the Basque Country. There are three important buildings in the city: the Gothic Church of Santa María, the medieval castle of Santa Ana, and the Hermitage of Santa Ana. All three are on top of a hill.

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With its maze of small streets, the city center still feels like it’s from the Middle Ages. This area has a bunch of shops, bars, and fish restaurants set up in an arcade.

There is only one small beach in Castro Urdiales. Further down the coast, there are many more that are worth seeing. Here is a list of the best things to do in Castro Urdiales for one day, along with suggestions for where to eat and stay.