Museums open on Monday in Cantabria

Santillana Zoo, also known as El Zoológico y Parque Cuaternario de Santillana del Mar, is a six-hectare zoo located in the municipality of Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, Spain. It is a privately initiated and managed institution, founded by José Ignacio Pardo de Santayana in 1977. The zoo is easily accessible as it is situated at the entrance of Santillana on the Puente San Miguel road.

The Elsedo Palace, also known as the Palace of the Counts of Torrehermosa, is a Spanish rural palace from the 18th century. It is located in the town of Pámanes, within the municipality of Liérganes, in Cantabria, Spain. This historical building offers a glimpse into the architectural style and grandeur of the 18th century.

Santa Ana Castle is a fortress situated on a rocky promontory in Castro-Urdiales. It shares the peninsula with the fortified church of Sta. Mª de la Asunción from the 13th century, the ruins of another previous church, San Pedro from the 12th century, and the hermitage of Santa Ana. This location offers a unique blend of historical architecture and natural beauty.

The Fish Man of Liérganes, also known as Francisco de la Vega Casar, is a legendary figure in Cantabrian mythology. This intriguing character is the focus of the Centro de Interpretación del Hombre Pez in Liérganes. The legend tells the story of Francisco, who disappeared while swimming in Bilbao in 1674 and was believed to have been transformed into a fish-like creature. He was reportedly sighted in various locations, including Denmark, the English Channel, and the coasts of Andalusia. The legend has been documented in various texts, including a book by José María Herrán titled 'El hombre-pez de Liérganes'.