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Escalante

Cantabria, Spain · Europe

About Escalante

Escalante is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Santoña, 49km from Cave of Altamira.

Escalante is a town located in Cantabria, Spain. With a population of 763, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Escalante sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Escalante to your route.

About Escalante

Escalante is a municipality located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain. According to the 2007 census, the city has a population of 749 inhabitants.

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What are the best things to do in Escalante?

Escalante offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Escalante located?

Escalante is located in Cantabria, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 43.4368 latitude, -3.5135 longitude.

What is the population of Escalante?

Escalante has a population of approximately 763 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
763
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Cantabria
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.4368, -3.5135

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Escalante

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Palacio de la Magdalena

An eclectic royal summer palace on a sea-girt peninsula in Santander, ringed by beaches and a small free-roaming zoo of seals and penguins.

21 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Santander & El Sardinero

An elegant coastal city with a spectacular crescent bay, grand belle epoque beach promenades, and the striking Botin Centre.

23 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Vizcaya Bridge (Puente Colgante)

The world's oldest transporter bridge, a UNESCO iron giant that ferries cars and people across the Nervion estuary in a hanging gondola.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Santillana del Mar

A flawlessly preserved medieval town of cobbled lanes and golden-stone manor houses, dubbed 'the town of three lies' by Sartre.

48 km · about 55 min drive

ancient ruins

Cave of Altamira

The 'Sistine Chapel of Paleolithic Art,' containing stunning 36,000-year-old polychrome bison paintings on cave ceilings.

49 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Frank Gehry's titanium-clad masterpiece that single-handedly reinvented Bilbao is an essential road-trip pilgrimage for art and architecture lovers.

50 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

A hermitage perched on a tiny tidal islet connected to the mainland by a dramatic stone bridge with 241 steps, made famous as Dragonstone in Game of Thrones.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Escalante

  • 42 kmVizcaya Bridge (Puente Colgante)The world's oldest transporter bridge, a UNESCO iron giant that ferries cars and people across the Nervion estuary in a hanging gondola.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Escalante.

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Argoños

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5 km awayPop. 11,569

Noja

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6 km awayPop. 2,255

Arnuero

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Colindres

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San Miguel de Meruelo

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Hazas de Cesto

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