The municipality of Comillas is located on the western coast of Cantabria.
It has about 2,200 inhabitants and an area of 23 km2.
Comillas is the cradle of modernism, it has six assets declared of “Cultural Interest”: Buildings and Gardens of the Pontifical University, main façade of the cemetery, Cueva de la Meaza, Sobrellano Palace, pantheon chapel and park according to its primitive perimeter and the Historical complex of the Villa de Comillas. Also notable is its beach and cliffs.
Its economy depends on services and commerce, for 70% of the total, in addition to the primary sector (livestock, agriculture and fishing). The tourism sector represents 38% of the destination’s employment. Hence its commitment to the DTI model.
Comillas is a benchmark in cultural, family tourism and the roads of Santiago and Lebaniego. Second home tourism has enormous weight.
| Admission to the Smart Tourism Destinations Programme
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Comillas joins the Smart Tourism Destinations Network in June 2024, carrying out in the fall of 2024 the diagnostic report and strategic action plan for its transformation into a Smart Tourism Destination. |
| Outstanding initiatives
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- Comillas is implementing its Tourism Sustainability Plan in Destination (PSTD) Sustainable Modernism in Green Spain.
- Comillas, as a municipality attached to the Network of Local Entities for the 2030 Agenda, is working on the implementation and monitoring plan of the municipal 2030 Agenda.
- The tourism management entity works in coordination with the local private tourism sector.
- Sustainability is key, Comillas strives to preserve its natural and cultural heritage, while promoting responsible tourism.
- Comillas is carrying out several Smart city projects related to energy efficiency in public lighting, water supply network, and moving towards a future Local Energy Community.
- Comillas is a magical town and one of the most beautiful towns in Spain.
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Technical data
VAT number:
P3902400E Address: C. Joaquín del Piélago, 1 Postal code: 39520 Telephone: 978 65 00 02 Region: Cantabria Province:
Cantabria Population:
Comillas Country:
España Local entity type: Ayuntamiento Date of membership:
06/06/2024 Diagnosis: Sí Diagnosis date:
12/09/2024 Destination Type:
Urbano marítimo Population:
2,135 Area (km²):
23.18 Density (inhab/km²):
92.03
Level in the Network: Nivel 3
