Sirenuca

In the mythology of Cantabria the Sirenuca was a young and beautiful Cantabrian girl.

Myths & Legends
The legend says that, disobeying to his mother, a girl used to gather shellfish beside the dangerous cliffs of Castro-Urdiales, and sing towards the sea. Her song would warn ships of the cliffs so they wouldn't crash. The mother, tired of this situation, concerned by what could happen to her daughter, cursed her.

The tradition says that even today the young girl's song cane be heard within the mists as sailors approach the cliffs to warn them.

Appearance
This beautiful "castreña" is was converted in a woman with long and bright tail of fish.