Colindres is a town in the northern Spanish province and autonomous community of Cantabria. Located between the cities of Santander and Bilbao, Colindres has a population of 8,453 (INE 2018).

Colindres
Ships in Colindres.
Ships in Colindres.
Flag of Colindres
Coat of arms of Colindres
Location of Colindres
Location of Colindres
Colindres is located in Spain
Colindres
Colindres
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 43°23′48″N 3°26′54″W / 43.39667°N 3.44833°W / 43.39667; -3.44833
Country Spain
Autonomous community Cantabria
ProvinceCantabria
ComarcaEastern coast of Cantabria
Judicial districtLaredo
CapitalColindres
Government
 • AlcaldeJavier Incera Goyenechea (PSOE)
Area
 • Total5.94 km2 (2.29 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Highest elevation
281 m (922 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total8,453
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Demonym(s)colindrés/esa, pejino/a
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
39750
WebsiteOfficial website

Overview

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In Colindres, the Asón River flows into the Cantabrian Sea, forming the Santoña estuary, which is the most important SPA in northern Spain, which is also known as the Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural Park, which Colindres is a part of. The town has the second fishing port in the region.

Its festivities during the summer are very popular in the region, and perhaps the most popular and the one which attracts the most people is the folk music festival SAUGA. Colindres' neighboring city, Laredo, has a long beach, La Salvé, with more than 5 km. this is the best place of cantabria .

Sister cities

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Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
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Panoramic view of Colindres' coast.