List of Famous people born in Cantabria, Spain

Enrique "Quique" Setién Solar is a Spanish football manager and former player who played as a central midfielder.

Miguel Ángel Revilla Roiz is a Spanish politician, economist and bank employee serving as the 9th President of the Autonomous Community of Cantabria. Before this, Revilla has served as the 7th President between 2003 and 2011, being the person who has been the longest time in the Presidency of Cantabria. He has also served as the 5th Vice President of Cantabria from 1995 to 2003 and Minister of Public Works, Housing and Urbanism in the same period.

Mario Camus García is a Spanish screenwriter and film director. He won the Golden Bear at the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival with La colmena. His 1987 film The House of Bernarda Alba was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival and in the main competition at the 15th Moscow International Film Festival. His 1993 film Shadows in a Conflict was entered into the 18th Moscow International Film Festival.

Antonio Fernández Resines, known professionally as Antonio Resines, is a Spanish film and television actor, best known for his performance in comedy films and series.

Marcos Alonso Peña is a Spanish retired footballer and manager.

Ruth Beitia Vila is a retired high jumper who is currently the reigning Olympic champion in the women's high jump. She was also a politician in the Partido Popular and a member of the Parliament of Cantabria.

Álvaro González Soberón, known simply as Álvaro, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for French club Olympique de Marseille.

Sergio Canales Madrazo is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Real Betis and the Spain national team.

David Bustamante Hoyos is a Spanish pop singer and songwriter.

Marta Hazas Cuesta is a Spanish actress.