Legends of Cantabria — Cave Art, Giants & Ocean Storms

Journey through Cantabria's legends, from the prehistoric caves of Altamira to tales of the Ojáncanu giant and enchanted coastal maidens.

<p Cantabria is where humanity's oldest art adorns the caves of Altamira, and where the wild Cantabrian Sea has shaped legends as ancient as the stone itself. The Ojáncanu, a fearsome one-eyed giant, is said to roam the mountain passes, while the Anjana — a benevolent fairy — rewards the virtuous with gold and flowers.</p

<p In this green, mountainous land between Asturias and the Basque Country, every valley has its own supernatural guardian. The legends speak of druids, hidden treasures, and storms sent by angry sea gods.</p