Santillana
City in Cantabria, Spain
Overview
Santillana del Mar, often called 'the town of three lies,' is a beautifully preserved medieval village in Cantabria, Spain. Famous for its cobblestone streets and historic architecture, it's a gateway to the renowned Altamira Cave and a hotspot for cultural tourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Cantabria
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.39°, -4.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,900
Local Cost
$1,100
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
45
English
40
Temperature
14.9°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
10.3°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
987 mm
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
33.0
Airport
SDR
Distance
24 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.