A famous group of historic monuments at Castro Urdiales in Northern Spain seen from the beginning of the long breakwater. It includes the flat-roofed Saint Ann's Chapel, (La Ermita de Santa Ana), built to house the statue of Nuestra Señora del Mar

Saint Ann's Chapel from the Breakwater - Castro Urdiales visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Saint Ann's Chapel from the Breakwater' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Cantabria.

Castro Urdiales is a popular hoilday resort port in the Cantabria in northern Spain. During Roman times it was an important port, and the Roman ruins lie buried beneath the modern town.

Saint Ann's Chapel, (La Ermita de Santa Ana) was built in the 17th century to house the statue of Nuestra Señora del Mar (Our Lady of the Sea). The simple building with the flat roof on the rocky island attached to the breakwater are the remains of this chapel.

Behind it in the centre is the Gothic church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion, the most important Gothic monument in the region and important attraction in Castro Urdiales. To the right is the 13th century castle and lighthouse, el Faro del castillo de Santa Ana, which is open to the public.

Bus: Regular services from Castro Urdiales to Bilbao.
Road: Castro Urdiales is on the A8 between Bilbao (about 35km) and from Santander.
Flight: Bilbao and Santander airports.