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garridogal Says: We stayed on this plaza and really enjoyed looking at and listening to it (ha ha)! It's the center of town and clearly (or audibly) the hub of Laredo. Sitting on a bench during the day or peering from one of our Juliette balconies onto it, it was fascinating to see Laredo...
garridogal Says: I'm so happy that our rental apartment was in Laredo's old section. Its streets are beautiful and wonderful to explore!
garridogal Says: Right by our rental apartment there was this delightful street named Cuesta del Infierno, which means "Hell's Hill." We descended on it daily.
garridogal Says: Laredo is a beach community. There are miles of it with a lovely walkway that we strolled along on our first night here.
DanielF Says: An inmense sand arrow that separates the Asón stuary (ría de Treto) from the ocean. Now it is an urban beach, as many appartment buildings have been built along the beach promenade, but it is so large, that it still keeps a certain wild appearance.La Salvé is one of the...
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
DanielF Says: One of the most important Gothic churches in Cantabria. It has been continuously modified along the centuries with many renaissance and barroque additions. It stands on the highest point of the old town and made part of the defensive system, hence its fortress-like...
DanielF Says: Some of the gates of the town wall have been incorporated into the buildings as the walls lost their defensive function.
DanielF Says: Situated in the backyard of the church, the cemetery has spectacular views over the beach. It is no doubt a good place to retire for eternity.
DanielF Says: The old town is composed of six streets (ruas) that date back to the Middle Ages and that were protected by a wall.
DanielF Says: I love fishing ports, always so picturesque with the colourful boats. In spite of tourism, fishing remains one of the main activities of the town.
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Various Listings: Our house in the middle of the plaza!
garridogal Says: Although on the plaza, it did feel like we were right in it! Situated by the old city hall (ayuntamiento) and surrounded by many bars and restaurants, you could sit in the living room or lay in bed and feel like you're part of the seemingly non-stop party! In all fairness,...
DanielF Says: Tourism plays a major role in Laredo`s economy. For this reason, the choice for accomodation is large. Some of the best options are the Hotel El Ancla, if you prefer to stay close to the beach, or the Hotel Miramar, up in the hills, if you want to enjoy a spectacular view of...
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The area around the ría de Treto (Asón stuary) is famous for the quality of the anchovies in olive oil. This industry was first developped by Italian entrepreneurs and has reached the highest standards in Europe. Most of the factories are small and family run and you can find them in Santoña, Laredo and Colindres.
Favorite Dish: Anchovies are delicious with fresh cheese, with roasted red peppers or with lettuce cores. You can find them in almost every place around Cantabria.
Written Mar 24, 2003
Although Laredo does not have an airport or train station, buses between Santander and Bilbao (company turytrans) stop in the town center. For this reason, even if you do not have your own transportation, it is easy to arrive at Laredo.
Updated Apr 29, 2003
The Municipal Market of Laredo is in a beautiful and ornate building. Not as large as other markets we saw throughout Spain but stocked with all the requisites.
Written Dec 7, 2010
Address: Calle de Menendez Pelayo
DanielF Says: Laredo's old town is full of "casonas" nobiliary residences with the coats of arms of the family in their facade. This one is known as the Palace of Zarauz, situated in the Cachupín square.
DanielF Says: There are a number of routes that you can do in the green hills that surround the town. From these hills, the views of the bay and the old town are breathtaking.
DanielF Says: The outskirts of Laredo are full of rural charm. This is a picture of the romanesque church of Saint Martin and its fabolous bell tower with place for seven bells.
DanielF Says: Laredo acquired a historical significance in the middle ages as an important trade port in the North of Spain, being a prominent member of a liga that grouped the most important sea ports in the Northern coast. Most of the buildings in the puebla vieja date back to the XV...
DanielF Says: These street scenes can still be seen in the picturesque old town of Laredo, where people do not seem to trust technology very much. Well, I do believe in drying machines, but I admite that clothes dryed by the sun and the sea wind make feel better.
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Laredo is one of the historic towns of the coast of Cantabria. Its old area, full of palaces and blassoned manors tells about its significance in past times. Today the town has grown a lot, taking...
Laredo has a long sandy beach that usually offers plenty of space. However, the resort offers less in the way of other attractions than nearby Castro, which has a pleasant harbour and good restaurant...
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