Things to Do in Comillas

We will understand the process by which a fishing village becomes one of the most important centers of power of the 19th century in Spain and a summer resort for some of the richest families in the country. Did you know that Comillas was the capital of Spain and a royal residence, if Gaudí was actually in Comillas or why Comillas is known as the Villa of the Archbishops? From the starting point we will head towards the Campa de Sobrellano, where we will appreciate some of the most unique architectural complexes in Comillas, such as the Capricho de Gaudí, one of his main works of youth outside Catalonia or the Palacio de Sobrellano, the great palace built by the Marquis in his native Comillas. From there we will leave for the area of the Pontifical University, where the best modernist architects of the time left their mark and origin of the current Comillas Pontifical University. Due to its opening, there were times when Comillas had almost more seminarians than population, which has marked this fishing village. We will take the opportunity to also get to know the Old Cemetery, a real gem for its location on the seashore and which keeps the history of the ex-commune of Comillas. We will also learn about unique characters, town festivals, gastronomy or fun anecdotes. We will visit the main monuments of the town, but we will also go to the places where we can appreciate the best views or we will know places that normally go unnoticed. - Plaza de los Tres Caños - Casa Ocejo - La Portilla - El Capricho - Chapel Pantheon - Palacio Sobrellano - La Portalada (Seminary) - Park of the Statue - Casa del Duque - El Espolón - Corro San Pedro - Iglesia San Cristóbal - Corro Campíos

It's 1883, in a Barcelona lounge, four wealthy men sitting around a table playing tresillo. Suddenly, one of them begins to feel ill, very ill, and immediately collapses to the floor. His fellow players quickly get up to assist him, but there's nothing they can do. The man is dead. His name is Antonio, Antonio López, like so many others, only this Antonio López is none other than the Marquis of Comillas, one of the richest men of the time, the man who left an indelible mark on the place in the world he loved most: his town, Comillas. The life of Antonio López is a colossal epic poem that will remain etched in every corner of this town.

But Comillas, though humble, has existed since time immemorial, and its people, from the sea and the countryside, gave it the character that would captivate the Great Man of the 19th century. That's why there are two Comillas: the traditional one, with its roots firmly planted in its green and blue essence, and the glamorous, modernist, and elegant Comillas created by its Marquis. These two Comillas are inseparable, and the fusion of the two gave rise to one of the most beautiful towns you'll ever see.

And you know what? I can't wait to show you!

On this guided tour of the Capricho de Gaudí, we'll explore the one-of-a-kind villa and learn intriguing facts about its history and construction.

Throughout this one hour and 40-minute tour, we will stroll through the picturesque streets of Comillas, the Village of the Archbishops while enjoying its most emblematic monuments such as La Fuente Tres Caños, Casa Ocejo, the Sobrellano Palace, Gaudí's Caprice, and the Pontifical University.

We will visit these magnificent places while discovering their history.  We will see the house where King Alfonso XII stayed. Did you know that Comillas was the capital of Spain for a day? 

I will show you a sculpture that had to be relocated because it didn't fit in the place it was intended to be. Let's see who is the first on the tour to discover it!

We will see all the details of Gaudí's Caprice, as well as its relationship with music and why there are so many sunflowers on the facade.

We will find two hidden figures in the entrance gate of the University and I will explain why they are there.

We will continue towards the cemetery where we have an amazing story to tell you, but first, we will give a brief overview of the history of Comillas with cinema.

In Comillas, 24 movies have been filmed, and we will pass by some of the locations where they were shot. I will also tell you that I have participated in the filming of 4 of them. Comillas is so beautiful that film directors shoot their movies in our town since 1935.

Come and get to know this seaside village with me!

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