Tours in Santander

HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both world heritage caves for their cave paintings • Walk around the cozy village of Puente Viesgo  • Enjoy the views over the Pas River • Visit the new Cave Art Centre in Puente Viesgo SUMMARY After picking you up at your hotel, we will travel to Puente Viesgo to visit the famous caves of "El Castillo" and "Las Monedas", both World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, 2008. The "El Castillo" Cave has paintings considered among the oldest preserved in the world. The silhouettes of hands in negative are famous, which according to archaeologists belong to more than 50 different people. Las Monedas cave will offer us beautiful silhouettes drawn in charcoal from the Magdalenian period. This cave also has a high geological value. Our next stop will be to visit the new Rock Art Interpretation Center to better understand the origin and development of rock art. Finally, we will take a short walk through the village of Puente Viesgo

HIGHLIGHTS • Visit caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both with cave paintings • Visit the village of Puente Viesgo  • Visit the Neocave in the Altamira Museum • Visit the villages of Santillana del Mar and Puente Viesgo SUMMARY On this unforgettable day, you will visit the Altamira Museum and its Neocave (this is a replica of the famous Altamira Cave), this first visit will serve us as a good introduction to the history of Paleolithic art in Cantabria. You will also enjoy a private visit to the famous caves of “El Castillo” and “Las Monedas” in Puente Viesgo (both declared World Heritage by Unesco since 2008). This proposal to visit a real cave with cave art in a private visit is a rare opportunity you cannot miss out if you like paleolithic art!. To complete this day, you will also visit the village of Puente Viesgo and Santillana del Mar, one of the nicest and best-conserved villages of the middle-age in Spain.

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.

The Picos de Europa National Park offers some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery. Your guide and driver, Juan Fernandez Buelga is a knowledgeable person with a BSc in Geology but more important, lots of experience touring north Spain. He can design a customized full day tour starting in the city of Bilbao, driving into the Cantabria and Asturias provinces, enjoying time in the heart of the Picos de Europa. Important: included in the price are quality meals and drinks (lunch, dinner and snacks). While professionally I am focused in geology some people consider I am a true foodie so I always point to my customers to the type of food that they like for each moment. This is only a one day tour but it is enough to visit Cantabria and the Picos de Europa, starting from Bilbao.

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. 

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).

HIGHLIGHTS • Discover one of the few buildings constructed by Gaudí out of Catalonia  • Visit the awesome building of the Old Major Seminary of Comillas • Enjoy a scenic tour to see the Sobrellano Palace, the port of Comillas, and the sculpture of the “Exterminator Angel”.  • Take a short walking tour to see the historical center of Comillas TOUR DETAILS • Departure: 9:30 am • Finish Time: 14:30 pm (approx.) • Pick-up from your city hotel in Santander or in Pabellón de la Habana Vieja in Torrelavega.

On this Tour you will discover the charms of the most important towns on the western coast of Cantabria. It will be a fascinating trip through the historical complex of San Vicente de la Barquera, its estuaries and its bay; Comillas, with its elegant modernist buildings, and Santillana del Mar, with its cobbled streets and medieval buildings. As a final cherry on the cake, you will visit the Altamira neocave and its magnificent cave paintings, an exact copy of the original cave declared a world heritage site in 1985.

HIGHLIGHTS You will... • cross the Gorge of “La Hermida” by van • make a pilgrimage on foot from Potes to the Monastery of San Toribio (about 45 min). • participate in the pilgrimage mass (12.00 am) • visit the hermitages of San Miguel • enjoy a "Cocido Lebaniego" (stew with chickpeas and meat) • visit the village of Potes • visit San Sebastian de Garabandal and its sanctuary • love the landscapes of this part of Cantabria SUMMARY This is a lovely pilgrimage day for you to enjoy a peaceful day in the beautiful Cantabrian mountain's landscape. We propose you to do a short pilgrimage to the Monastery Santo Toribio from Potes (3km) and to participate in the Pilgrim's mass. To complete this beautiful day, you will visit San Sebastian de Garabandal, a small village where the Virgin Mary appeared in the early 60's.

In a unique natural environment in which to breathe the authentic essence of Asturias, are the Lakes of Covadonga. Come with us to discover several of the jewels of the Principality and Santillana del Mar. Do not miss it!

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.

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!

Sr. Buelga is a knowledgeable guide with a bachelor in geology and lots of experience touring Spain. Included in the price are: quality meals/drinks (lunch in one of the best restaurants of the area, snacks and if desired dinner), tickets to the amazing Fuente De cable car and a professionally made photographic report of your tour. Let's design a customized tour from Santander to the Picos de Europa and back to the city stopping in selected places and villages throughout the journey. This is a private tour with a maximum of four people, it can be completely customized to the likes of the customer. Vehicle: 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser. I am focused in tourism & geology but some people consider I am a true foodie so I always point to my customers to the type of food that they like. The Picos de Europa National Park offers some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery. This is only a one day tour but it is just enough for an unforgettable visit to the Picos de Europa and Cantabria.

Beautiful excursion along the western coast of Cantabria. Visit to Comillas. Panoramic of the Natural Park of Oyambre. Panoramic stop in San Vicente de la Barquera. Visit to Santillana del Mar. Panoramic view of the "Mar de Santillana": Ubiarco viewpoint, passing through Tagle. Panoramic stop in Suances, with views of Playa de los Locos, Rocas Blancas and Playa de la Concha from the Lighthouse.

Would you like to have a Spanish course at your teachers' home? Enjoy a Spanish week course at Merche and Fernando's home. Fernando is a prestigious Spanish teachers who worked for the University of Surrey and the BBC and was awarded by the European Union and the British Government with the European Award for Languages. Merche, Fernando and their two twin daughters, Victoria and Raquel, will welcome you to become another member of their family. You will have meals with them, help and learn how to cook Spanish food, go to the supermarket or watch telly with them among other family related activities. However, you will have your own bedroom with en-suite bathroom to enjoy all the privacy you require, in a house dated from 1780s but with all modern commodities. The house is located in the most gorgeous are of Spain.

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.

HIGHLIGHTS • Visit an anchovy factory and savor the famous Anchovy of Santoña • Visit a family-run wine cellar and enjoy a wine tasting • Enjoy the "Menú of the day" in a local restaurant in the Pasiego Valleys. • Learn about the history of the Sobao and visit a sobao maker in Sellaya. • Enjoy a product tasting after each visit. • Discover the beautiful fishing town of Santoña and the peaceful Pasiego Valleys SUMMARY Stimulate your five senses with this tour proposal: you will love the silence and peace of the vineyard fields, the aroma of the sobaos factory, the texture of the anchovy of Cantabria, the taste of the Cantabrian cheeses and the beauty of the Pasiego Valleys. A relaxed and fun day to learn more about the gastronomy of Cantabria and enjoy the beauty of its landscapes.

HIGHLIGHTS • Visit Cullalvera Cave • Enjoy some of the nicest landscapes in Cantabria • Cross the Natural Park of “Collados del Ason” • See the birthplace of the river Gandara • See the birthplace of the river Ason • Enjoy canoeing the Ason river (municipality of Udalla) SUMMARY Feel the excitement of taking a canoe trip down the Ason River, fall in love with the landscape of Collados del Ason Natural Park and discover one of the famous caves in Ramales de la Victoria.

- Luxury, safe and reliable Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao in Chauffered Luxury Car. - Fixed price with no hidden costs after booking. - Wide fleet of Mercedes Benz cars only. - Certified professional uniformed drivers. - Meet&Greet Service: We welcome you at the lobby of your hotel holding a board with your name.

Our excursion Potes and Santillana from Santander by bus. Guided tour to the most beautiful villages of Cantabria. All the history from the hand of an expert. We pick you up in Santander with our latest model low emission bus, we show you the most picturesque corners of Cantabria and then we take you back to the beginning. On the bus, don't fall asleep, the guide's explanations start as soon as you set foot in the vehicle. Can there be a more comfortable journey?

You will discover in a different way the most important and special spaces of the Bay of Santander, considered internationally as one of the most beautiful bays in the world. This experience will be an unforgettable memory for you and your companions on your holidays in Santander.

We offer you a private departure transfer from Santander city hotels to Santander Airport. It is a very personalized service with a professional driver.

Plan your trip ahead of time and book your private arrival transfer to your hotel in Santander city. Our driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals gate with a welcome sign.

- Luxury, safe and reliable Private Transfer from Santander city to Biarritz Airport in Chauffered Luxury Car. - Fixed price with no hidden costs after booking. - Wide fleet of Mercedes Benz cars only. - Certified professional uniformed drivers. - Meet&Greet Service: We welcome you at the lobby of your hotel holding a board with your name.