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In Santander, enjoy the beautiful beaches of Playa de la Magdalena and El Sardinero, a historic city center, and an epic planetarium, all while breathing in glorious coastal air. Of course, there are plenty of gorgeous Gothic cathedrals that will impress and inspire.
Restaurants in Santander
1. Comillas & Capricho De Gaudí
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the Mansion known as Capricho de Gaudí • Visit the Major Seminary (optional visit) • Tour around the city to see the Sobrellano Palace, the source of the three pipes and the sculpture “Ángel Exterminador”. TOUR DETAILS • Departure: 9:30 am • Finish Time: 14:00 pm (approx.) • Pick-up from your city hotel. If outside the city, meeting at our office (C/ Castelar, 49 -39004 Santander), next to “Palacio de Festivales”
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Entrance fee to visit "Capricho de Gaudí" building
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By gretellh
Sartre was right, Santillana del Mar is simply beautiful. The charming town makes you feel like traveling back in time. It is a must to visit. The Caves of Altamira are mesmerising
2. Santoña: Anchovy Factory & Boat Trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
HIGHLIGHTS • Discover how the anchovy of Cantabria is manufactured • Have fun doing a boat trip though Santoña's bay and marshes • Visit the village of Santoña • Get in love with the beautiful marshes of Santoña, Vitoria and Joel SUMMARY Discover how the famous anchovies of Santoña are made by visiting a small anchovy factory in Santoña. Also, visit this small fishing village and enjoy an unforgettable boat trip through its bay and marshes.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, Visit Anchovy factory "Conservas Emilia", Boat Trip along the bay of Santoña (1 hr)
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By gretellh
Sartre was right, Santillana del Mar is simply beautiful. The charming town makes you feel like traveling back in time. It is a must to visit. The Caves of Altamira are mesmerising
3. 8-Day Spain Tour: Northern Spain and Galicia from Madrid
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
Depart from Madrid in this 8-day tour with an air conditioned deluxe coach to enjoy an intense itinerary through the north of the Iberian Peninsula: Spain and Portugal. Enjoy panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña and guided tour in Santiago de Compostela, the tour escort will be glad to help you in any way you need. Ready to come abroad?
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña., Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela., Tour escort during the tour., Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach., Travel insurance.
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By 1Anonymousreviewr
As a mother with two children, this was not it. Boring, exhausting for my smallest child and none of us learned anything from here. Stay away!
4. El Soplao Cave Visit
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
HIGHLIGHTS • We will cross valleys and forests • You will discover one of the most beautiful caves in Europe • You will visit the stuary of the Tina Menor river SUMMARY El Soplao cave is one of the most relevant caves in Europe for its geological value. It will be a one hour guided visit to the cave (walking). After visiting this wonder of nature, we will go to ha lookout to enjoy the great views of the Stuary of Tina Menor river.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By gretellh
Sartre was right, Santillana del Mar is simply beautiful. The charming town makes you feel like traveling back in time. It is a must to visit. The Caves of Altamira are mesmerising
5. Santillana Del Mar & Altamira Museum
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the Altamira Museum and the Neocave • Walk around the beautiful village of Santillana de Mar • Visit the Museum of Jesus Otero • Visit the Collegiata Church of Santa Juliana • Enjoy some free time for shopping in Santillana SUMMARY You will visit the beautiful village of Santillana del Mar and you will enjoy some free time for shopping and to visit its Collegiata Church if you wish. Afterward, you will have the opportunity to visit the Museum of Altamira and its Neocave, which is the replica of the famous Cave of Altamira, declared a World Heritage site by Unesco since 1985.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Entrance fee to the Altamira Museum, Entrance fee to the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By SarahStreetz
This was our favorite day in Cantabria! Gabriela is an excellent guide. She is friendly and informative. We took the cable car to the top of Picos into the clouds. The clouds were so thinks we could barely see 10 meters away. But Gabriela was flexible and allowed us to stay at picos a little longer until the clouds began to disperse and we were able to catch some spectacular views! The lunch in Potes was excellent. It was fun getting to try some local cuisine. We had a great view of the town and river from our table. We finished our tour with Soplao cave. While the cave is incredible, we were a little disappointed that they do not allow photos inside. Overall, we highly recommend this excursion. It is a must-do on your next trip to Cantabria!
6. Cabarceno Natural Park Visit
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 45 reviews
HIGHLIGHTS • Visit comfortably the park with minivan • Enjoy seeing the animals living in semi-freedom in the park • See the park from a distance from the cable-car • Have fun seeing the demonstration of sea lions • Get surprised with the bird-raptors demonstration • Enjoy an unforgettable day visiting this extraordinary park SUMMARY We will depart from Santander towards the Cabárceno park with a minivan and we will visit this amazing park in our car. You will love visiting this nature park where more than 150 animal species live in semi-freedom. You will have the opportunity to see the sea lions and bird-raptors demonstrations (please notice that these demonstrations are canceled if bad weather conditions and also during the week in low season).
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance tickets
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By gretellh
Sartre was right, Santillana del Mar is simply beautiful. The charming town makes you feel like traveling back in time. It is a must to visit. The Caves of Altamira are mesmerising
7. Picos & Potes
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 10 reviews
HIGHLIGHTS • You will cross the Hermida gorge by van • You will have the opportunity to take the Cable Car in Fuente Dé and go up to Picos de Europa at a height of 1.823 m • You will take lovely photos of the Picos de Europa area • You will enjoy free time to visit Potes, capital Liébana • You will discover the Monastery of Santo Toribio SUMMARY In this full-day excursion, you will discover the beautiful mountain region of Liébana. We will drive to Fuente Dé, where you will enjoy some free time to take the Cable Car to go up to Picos de Europa if you wish (entrance fees not included). You will also visit the Monastery of Santo Toribio, one of the four holy places of Christianity for hosting the Lignum Crucis. Finally, we will arrive at the village of Potes, the capital of the region, and considered one of the most beautiful towns in Spain for its cobbled streets, stone houses, and bridges. In Potes, you will enjoy some free time for lunch and shopping if you wish.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Local taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By gretellh
Sartre was right, Santillana del Mar is simply beautiful. The charming town makes you feel like traveling back in time. It is a must to visit. The Caves of Altamira are mesmerising
8. 12-Day Spain Tour: Northern Spain and Galicia from Barcelona
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Depart from Barcelona in this 12-day tour with an air conditioned deluxe coach to enjoy an intense itinerary through the north of the Iberian Peninsula: Spain and Portugal. Enjoy panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña and guided tour in Santiago de Compostela, the tour escort will be glad to help you in any way you need. Ready to come abroad?
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña., Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela., Tour escort during the tour., High speed AVE train Barcelona-Zaragoza (tourist class), Transfer from station to city center in Zaragoza., Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach., 11 nights accommodation at selected class hotel, Travel insurance.
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By globaltraveler85
The guide was SO informative and interesting. You get to see the whole church, skip the long line and learn a ton of history about the Sagrada Familia. Worth every penny.
9. City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Overall Ratings
3.2 based on 14 reviews
There is no better way to see Santander than on this City Sightseeing double-decker, hop-on hop-off bus! See top Santander attractions on this comprehensive sightseeing tour, such as Santander Cathedral, Paseo Pereda, Cantabrian Maritime Museum, El Sardinero beach and much more. Hop on and off as many times as you like at any of the 10 stops around the sultry Spanish city with our 24-hour ticket!
Inclusions: Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 hours, On-board audio commentary available in several languages + free headphones
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By RafaelFranciscoColon
Took the bus yesterday with friends an are totally disappointed. Wait times over 30 minutes while the driver waits for passengers and sells tickets on the sidewalk. DO NOT recommend, period. Better take public bus. All public buses pass in front of Cathedral, are quick and inexpensive. DO NOT take the red bus!!!!!!
10. 8-Day Guided Tour North of Spain & Portugal from Barcelona
Enjoy a 8 multiday tour through Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander,Santillana, Covadonga, Oviedo, La Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Rias Bajas, Vigo, and Portugal from Barcelona. End of the tour will be in Madrid. We have change this itinerary to make better this tour.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation by air conditioned coach with free WI-FI onboard and Multi-lingual tour escort., Breakfast, Sightseeing tour with local guide in Santiago and Porto., Travel Insurance., Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine., Municipal Tax in Porto.
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel drop-off
Reviewed By 325gusc
Well organized, informative and knowledgeable. The duration was about an hour through 26 royal rooms, with a huge amount of ceiling portraits and hanging tapestries. An incredible adventure
