Comillas is the capital of the municipality of the same name, in Cantabria’s Costa Occidental region. The municipality borders the Bay of Biscay to the north and Udías, Ruiloba, Alfoz de Lloredo and Valdáliga inland and to the east and west. It comprises six local areas: Comillas, La Rabia, Rioturbio, Rubárcena, Ruiseñada and Trasvía. The town’s modernist landmarks and historic streets are only one part of the picture: the wider municipality also reaches the beach, the La Rabia estuary, Monte Corona and rural paths. Use the local guides to distinguish the capital from the other villages and to plan visits around the places that interest you.

Comillas, from modernist town to rural villages
The town, five rural villages, remarkable monuments, a beach and paths towards Oyambre and Monte Corona.
Explore the six local areasChoose where to begin
The town of Comillas is the municipal capital. The municipality also includes La Rabia, Rioturbio, Rubárcena, Ruiseñada and Trasvía. Explore its places and landscapes through the theme that interests you most.
01 · Sea and sceneryBeach, estuary and OyambreFrom the town beach to the La Rabia marshes and coastal scenery.Explore the landscape →
02 · TerritorySix local areasThe town and five rural villages across the municipality.View the villages →
03 · CultureHistory and heritageModernism, maritime history and the legacy of the Marquesses of Comillas.Explore its history →
04 · ExperiencesRoutes and ideasWalks around the town, Monte Corona and local festivals.Choose a plan →
05 · Practical informationPlan your visitTravel information and links to places to eat and stay.Plan your visit →The detailed guides linked here are currently available in Spanish.
One town, six ways to discover Comillas
The town of Comillas brings together the historic centre and major monuments. The other five local areas lead towards the estuary, woodland and country lanes.
El Capricho, Sobrellano, the university and the town squares.
The town beach and the La Rabia marshes.
Ruiseñada, Trasvía, Monte Corona and the surrounding countryside.