Land and settle into Comillas ✅ itself, the small walkable town center is your base for the whole weekend, drop bags and get oriented on foot before the day heats up under the overcast sky.

Wander into El Capricho de Gaudí ✅, the whimsical sunflower-tiled villa is one of only three Gaudí buildings outside Catalonia, the gardens alone are worth the unhurried loop as a couple. Popular but worth it, arrive right at opening to beat the day-trip tour groups. 🌦 Rainy day alternative: the interior tour of the villa itself is fully indoors and just as rewarding.

Walk the grounds of Palace of Sobrellano ✅ next door, its Gothic Revival towers and sea views make for a romantic, slow-paced photo stop before the light softens toward evening. 🌦 Rainy day alternative: take the guided interior tour of the palace's ornate salons.

Dinner at Restaurante Gurea 🕒, a highly rated spot for Cantabrian seafood and Basque-influenced plates, book ahead for a Friday table (confirm hours before visiting). If Restaurante Gurea is fully booked or closed, try Restaurante El Carel ✅ nearby. Afterward, ease into the night with cocktails at Montañesuca Cocktail House 🕒, an intimate spot for a first-night toast in town (confirm hours before visiting).

Head straight for Comillas Beach 🌦, the town beach right off the harbor. With temperatures near 24°C and only overcast skies (no rain yet), it's ideal for an early swim or paddle. Arrive before 9am or after 4pm to avoid weekend crowds, this is your water activity anchor for the day. 🌦 Rainy day alternative: browse the shops and arcades of the town center instead.

Continue the coastal adventure at Parque natural de Oyambre ✅ 🌦, a short walk-and-explore along protected dunes, marshes, and wild beach coastline just outside town, dramatic and quieter than the main beach. 🌦 Rainy day alternative: visit the interior of El Capricho de Gaudí if the weather turns.

Catch golden light at Mirador de Santa Lucía ✅ 🌦, a clifftop viewpoint over the Cantabrian Sea, perfect for a slow, romantic pause with the ocean stretched out below. 🌦 Rainy day alternative: warm up over coffee in the town center.

Dinner at La Secret 🕒, the town's top-rated table, intimate and ideal for a couple's splurge night, reserve in advance (confirm hours before visiting). If La Secret is fully booked or closed, try Restaurante Gurea 🕒 nearby. Then check for a live event around the Mercadillo de Comillas ✅ area or town square, weekend evenings in August often bring open-air music or local fiestas to Comillas' historic center, ask at your hotel what's on.

Rain is likely today (drizzle, 73% chance), so start indoors with the striking neo-Gothic interior of El Capricho de Gaudí ✅, weatherproof and worth a closer look. Follow with brunch at Restaurante El Carel ✅, a well-loved local spot on Calle las Infantas. If Restaurante El Carel is fully booked or closed, try La Secret 🕒 nearby (confirm hours before visiting).

Duck into the Old Town Hall Comillas ✅ square area for a final wander past its arcaded facade, then linger in the historic center for a last misty stroll together if the drizzle eases, its arcaded lanes are romantic even under grey skies.

Plan to leave Comillas ✅ by 1:00 PM to allow time for the drive back toward Bilbao Airport (BIO), roughly 2 to 2.5 hours via the A-8 highway with weekend traffic, which hugs the coast with scenic pull-offs near Santillana del Mar worth a quick stop if time allows before your flight home. 🚗 WHERE TO STAY - A romantic converted manor-house hotel just outside Comillas is ideal for couples wanting charm and quiet (expect from around €180/night, check current rates as prices vary by season). - Hotel Comillas, centrally located and walkable to everything in this itinerary, solid mid-range comfort (from around €150/night, check current rates). - Abba Comillas Hotel, reliable modern option near the coast with easy access to the beach and town center (from around €150/night, check current rates). GETTING THERE From Toronto, there are no direct flights to Cantabria. Fly Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO), typically one stop via Madrid or a European hub, total travel time approximately 11 to 14 hours including layover. From Bilbao Airport, it's about a 2 to 2.5 hour drive west along the A-8 highway to Comillas with weekend traffic. INSIDER TIPS - Visit El Capricho de Gaudí ✅ right at opening to beat Saturday tour groups, Comillas gets busy with day-trippers from Santander in high season. - Given the drizzle forecast for Sunday, pack a light rain shell, temperatures stay mild (19 to 23°C) so you won't need heavy layers. - Book dinner at La Secret 🕒 at least a few days ahead, it's small and popular with both locals and visiting couples.