Laredo

Cantabria

A 5-km golden beach — once Charles V's favourite landing point for crossing into Spain.

A short history

The Holy Roman Emperor Charles V landed at Laredo in 1556 on his way to retire at Yuste. The puebla vieja above the beach still has its medieval church and walls.

What to see

Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción
Puebla Vieja old town
Playa de la Salvé

Where to eat

La Marinera (rabas, anchoas)
Camarote

Where to sleep

Albergue Casa de la Trinidad
Hotel Risco