Santillana del Mar

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Santillana del Mar
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Location
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Location of Santillana del Mar
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General information
Native name Santillana del Mar (Spanish)
Spanish name Santillana del Mar
Postal code39330
Websitehttp://www.santillanadelmar.com/
Administration
Country Spain
Autonomous Community Cantabria
Province Cantabria
ComarcaWestern coast
MayorIsidro Rábago (PSOE)
Geography
Land Area 28,46 km²
Altitude 82 m AMSL
Population
Population4.022 (2007)
Density 141,32 hab./km² (2007)
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Collegiate church in Santillana

Santillana del Mar is a historic town situated in Cantabria, Spain. Certain features of this historical town includes Altamira Caves (Cuevas de Altamira) and many historic buildings, attracting thousands of holiday-makers every year.

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.

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Coordinates: 43°23′N, 4°06′W


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