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From €60Half day caving in Cueva de Coventosa in Cantabria
From €19.50Visit and Gastronomic Experience of the Santoña Anchovy Factory
From €13Tour to the Anchovies Factory and Santoña Marshes with Tasting
From €68El Soplao Cave Visit with entrance ticket- small groups
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From €10Immersive visit to the Velarde Palace Museum
From €68El Soplao Cave Visit with entrance ticket- small groups
From €13Tour to the Anchovies Factory and Santoña Marshes with Tasting
From €8Visit and tasting 5Ñ de Santoña | BEST ANCHOVIES SANTOÑA 2026
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From €13Tour to the Anchovies Factory and Santoña Marshes with Tasting
On this visit we discover the natural environment of the marsh reserve, the main wetland of the north of the peninsula, and its environmental importance. With the help of binoculars we will observe the marsh lemicola birds. Before that the mural of the meeting point allows us to present Santoña its history and culture. Then, we visit a canning factory where we can observe the daily work of the same and where we will explain first hand the process of making the anchovy fillet, all accompanied by a tasting of the products of the factory On Saturdays, holidays and bridge days, the factory may not be active. In that case, one of your employees will perform a live and live anchovy filleting demonstration. However, the rest of the visit will be equal to the established itinerary.
From €8Visit and tasting 5Ñ de Santoña | BEST ANCHOVIES SANTOÑA 2026
Discover the laborious work of Anchoa and discover all about its elaboration and test our products. Delve into one of the most intense flavors and enjoy one of the best guided tours of a Cannery of Santoña. It is not a tour, but a visit, it will not travel through the factory and on Saturdays and holidays there may not be staff working. The visit does not go to the processing areas, on Saturdays there are no staff working. And the visit consists of 3 parts: 1 Interactive and explained video. 2. Custom explanation 3. Tasting of 2 - 3 skewers with vermouth, wine or water. Fluent Spanish needs to be spoken.
From €13Santillana del Mar and the medieval Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana
A complete and very interesting visit in which you will discover the fascinating history, architecture and culture of one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Spain. We will start in the Plaza Mayor, one of the most interesting places in Santillana where some of the most emblematic buildings are located, such as the Town Hall, the Torre del Merino, the Parador Gil Blas and the Torre de Don Borja. We will continue with the visit of the town, passing through its main streets and admiring places such as the house of the Marquis of Santillana, Los Hombrones, etc. where the history and culture of this medieval town will fascinate us. We will finish with the interior visit of the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, a national monument since 1889, where we will not only visit the temple, but also its magnificent Romanesque cloister, undoubtedly one of the best in Cantabria.
From €45Santillana: Gaudí’s Caprice, Comillas and Redwood Forest
Discover some of Cantabria's most prized gems on this excursion. ✔️ Redwood Forest We'll pick you up in Santillana del Mar and head to our first stop, one of the country's most important natural monuments. ✔️ Visit to El Capricho with admission included From there we will head to Comillas. After a panoramic bus tour, we will take a guided tour of Gaudí's Capricho. Get your camera ready to discover this unique building, an icon of modernist art. ✔️ Guided tour in Comillas We'll continue with a guided tour of the wonderful town of Comillas to discover its most important sites. After the visit, there will be free time for lunch. ✔️ Return to Santilla del Mar From there, we'll head back to Santillana, where you can take a guided walking tour to discover the town with our guide. Book now and enjoy the scenery and monuments on a tour that won't leave you indifferent.
From €10Immersive visit to the Velarde Palace Museum
A unique immersive visit in Cantabria in the most emblematic and only visitable building in Cantabria in Renaissance style. Meet the ghosts of Velarde, its former inhabitants have not yet left the Palace, and it is they themselves who will tell you part of their exciting lives in the same rooms in which they lived at some point in their lives. We use the latest technology in virtual reality to make your visit an unforgettable moment. Go back 500 years in time and get to know Santillana del Mar from its origins.
From €19.50Visit and Gastronomic Experience of the Santoña Anchovy Factory
Discover an authentic experience, where we offer you a tour of our factory so you can see first-hand how we make our anchovies. From the selection of the best ingredients to the preparation process, we show you all the work behind our products. Additionally, at the end of the tour, you will be able to enjoy a tasting of our gourmet anchovies and other products we make, such as tuna and anchovies in vinegar. It is a unique opportunity to learn more about this delicious delicacy and savor it in its best form.
From €68El Soplao Cave Visit with entrance ticket- small groups
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.
From €60Experience to Via Ferrata in Cantabria
All activities are carried out with professional guides, sports technicians specialists in the activity to be carried out
From €185Private Walking Tour of Altamira and Neocave Museum
A real luxury at your fingertips! Not only will you avoid unnecessary queuing and waiting, but you will have a museum-appointed guide for interpretation, exclusively and available to you, your family and friends. We will visit the replica of Altamira Cave, an exact copy of the original, which remains closed and can only be visited by a very limited number of people, on a regular basis. The neocave allows you to know the so-called “Sistine Chapel” of rock art with all comfort and fidelity regarding the royal cave. You will learn about the customs and life of our ancestors, as well as their impressive artistic footprint. Afterwards, we will visit the most important points of the museum, which you can continue enjoying after the end of the guided tour.
From €543.34Historic Altamira Museum Private Tour Through Santillana Del Mar
Discover a history older than the United States—by tens of thousands of years. On this private tour, your local guide brings you to the Altamira Museum, home to a breathtaking replica of the UNESCO‑listed cave. Gaze upon ancient bison and deer painted over 20,000 years ago, and learn the secrets of Ice Age artists. Then step into Santillana del Mar, a medieval Old Town where Romanesque churches and noble palaces line cobblestone lanes. Every stone speaks of architectural mastery and deep cultural heritage. From prehistoric hunters to medieval pilgrims, this journey reveals the layers of human civilization. Inspiring, respectful, and immersive—experience the timeless legacy of northern Spain.
From €60Half day caving in Cueva de Coventosa in Cantabria
It is one of the most spectacular and beautiful routes within one of the most well-known cavities in the Asón Valley, an enclave of internationally recognized prestige, being able to carry out this type of route inside a cavity with the help of a guide. professional and with the only lighting on our fronts, is to approach the world of caving without altering the environment and respecting the conservation of these underground paradises, helping the dissemination and sustainability of the resources of these natural spaces.
From €40Via ferrata Stairway to heaven in La Hermida
Located in the town of La Hermida, cataloged with a K4 difficulty, the Via Ferrata Escalera al Cielo is an ideal activity to start on via ferratas. A very short itinerary but full of adrenaline.