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Comillas

Comillas is a municipality and town in Cantabria, a northern autonomous community of Spain. It lies on the Cantabrian coast in the western part of the region, and its landscape combines coastal beaches with hilly inland areas. The municipality includes the town of Comillas and surrounding countryside.

The town grew in the 19th century as a seaside resort and port associated with the Comillas

Key landmarks include El Capricho de Gaudí, a brick house built 1883-1885 by Antoni Gaudí; the Palacio

In the present day, Comillas is known for its cultural heritage and tourism, drawing visitors for its

The municipality has a small population, with activity concentrated in the urban area of the town and

family
and
the
Marques
of
Comillas,
who
fostered
architecture
and
education
here.
The
wealth
from
trade
and
industry
led
to
the
construction
of
notable
buildings
and
institutions.
de
Sobrellano,
a
late
19th-century
palace
designed
by
Joan
Martorell;
and
the
chapel
of
the
palace.
The
Pontificia
Universidad
de
Comillas,
founded
in
1890
by
the
Society
of
Jesus,
established
one
of
Spain's
first
private
Catholic
universities
with
a
campus
in
Comillas.
architecture,
beaches,
and
historic
atmosphere.
The
economy
centers
on
services,
tourism,
and
coastal
activities.
surrounding
rural
zones.