If looking for a unique vacation in Spain, it's worthwhile to explore the byways and out-of-the-way villages in the largely rural autonomous community of Cantabria, located in the north of the country. Toñanes with a population of just over 100 inhabitants, is a perfect example of such a village. Toñanes is little more than a collection of five or six intersecting streets and a cluster of of white stone buildings with tiled roofs reminiscent of the Provence region of France. Neat rectangles of fertile farmlands surround for the village for many kilometers. The Atlantic Ocean is a few minutes' drive away; from their hotels in Toñanes, visitors can usually feel the ocean breeze on their faces.

Nearby attractions include the ruined Molino Cobreces, located very close to the Atlantic Ocean, as well as layered rock cliffs of El Volao, which hang dramatically over the ocean. Also if interest is the town church, dedicated to San Tirso. Because the town is so small it can be hard to find cheap or discount hotels in Toñanes. Use sites such as EasyToBook.com to find Toñanes hotels suited to your budget.