Comillas Unmissables

Comillas showcases a unique concentration of Catalan Modernism outside of Catalonia. This selection highlights the legacy of Antonio López y López, the first Marquis of Comillas, featuring Joan Martorell’s Neo-Gothic Palacio de Sobrellano and Antoni Gaudí’s sunflower-tiled El Capricho. The town’s architectural landscape is further defined by Lluís Domènech i Montaner’s intricate works, including the monumental cemetery ruins and the Fuente de los Tres Caños. These landmarks represent the 19th-century transformation of this Cantabrian coastal village into a prestigious summer retreat.

Gaudí’s "Capricho"

El Capricho is a villa in Comillas, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudí. It was built in 1883–1885 for the summer use of a wealthy client,…

Palacio de Sobrellano

Neo-Gothic palace designed by Joan Martorell for the first Marquis of Comillas. Completed in 1888, it features a grand marble staircase and interiors inspired by the Palace of Westminster.

Ayuntamiento de Comillas

The 18th-century Old Town Hall building located in the historic center. It features traditional Cantabrian architectural elements, including stone masonry and heraldic shields on the facade.

Cementerio de Comillas

Built within the ruins of a 15th-century Gothic church, this cemetery overlooks the sea. It is famous for Josep Llimona's 'Angel Exterminador' sculpture and its Modernist monumental gate.

Capilla Panteón de los Marqueses de Comillas

A Neo-Gothic chapel adjacent to Sobrellano Palace, containing the funerary monuments of the Marquis family. The interior preserves original furniture designed by Antoni Gaudí.

Puerta de la antigua Universidad Pontificia

A monumental brick and ceramic gateway designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner in the Neo-Mudéjar style, serving as the entrance to the historic university grounds.

Fuente de los Tres Caños

A Modernist fountain designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner in 1889. It features intricate floral carvings and serves as a tribute to Joaquín del Piélago for bringing piped water to the town.

Mirador de San Esteban

A panoramic viewpoint located on a hill overlooking the Cantabrian coast, providing views of the town’s landmarks, the beach, and the surrounding Picos de Europa mountains.