Three of Spain’s northernmost regions - Euskadi, Cantabria and Asturias - are waiting to surprise you with Spain’s green side: they have various stunning Natural Reserves as well as numerous other protected areas. Along the north coast of Spain there are more than 100 different beaches. You could visit a different one each day for two months without repeating: large, small, urban, rural, enclosed or open to the Cantabrian Sea: all of them have fine white sand, crystal clear water and that certain touch of magic!

If there is one thing that defines the geography and appearance of the north of Spain it is the dramatic contrast in landscapes. These extremes are due to the concentration of high mountains, deep valleys and a sheer coastline in an area of little more than 5,000 square kilometers.

Beside its stunning nature, another reason to visit this area is its cuisine, known throughout Spain for its culinary masterpieces. A true food-lover has to have visited the tapas bars in San Sebastian famous for its pintxos - which consist of small slices of bread upon which an ingredient or mixture of ingredients is placed and fastened with a toothpick, which gives the food its name "pincho", meaning "spike" – or the fantastic sea food restaurants you can find all over the coast. Looking for the best option nearby? Ask a local where they have lunch on Sunday afternoon!

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