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Museo Maritimo del Cantábrico

This engaging modern museum traces the importance of the sea to the history and economy of the region. Children will probably be most interested in the aquariums and interactive exhibits. That will give parents time to study the photographs, artifacts, and displays that trace Cantabria’s 3,000 years as a shipping port. You can easily combine a museum visit with a trip to the golden-sand bay beaches Los Peligros and La Magdalena.