What to do in Cantabria

Activities, attractions and tours

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A rugged coastline with rocky cliffs and waves crashing against them.
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Activities

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

NZ$29
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay
Tour to Capricho de Gaudí Santillana del Mar and Redwood Forest

Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest

NZ$76
per adult
Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest
Self Guided Bike Tour in Getxo

Self Guided Bike Tour in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao's Seaside)

NZ$49
per adult
Self Guided Bike Tour in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao's Seaside)
Excursion to Picos de Europa : Bulnes, funicular and cheese Cabrales

Picos de Europa : Bunnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese cave

NZ$115
per adult
Picos de Europa : Bunnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese cave
Comillas, architectural gem of Cantabria and the Caprice of Gaudí

Comillas, architectural gem of Cantabria and the Caprice of Gaudí

NZ$33
per adult
Comillas, architectural gem of Cantabria and the Caprice of Gaudí
Cantabria: Wine and Liquor Tasting Guided Tour with Snacks

Cantabria: Wine and Liquor Tasting Guided Tour with Snacks

NZ$37
per adult
Cantabria: Wine and Liquor Tasting Guided Tour with Snacks
Sequoia Forest and San Vicente de la Barquera Tour

Sequoia Forest and San Vicente de la Barquera Tour

NZ$111
per adult
Sequoia Forest and San Vicente de la Barquera Tour
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What to do in Cantabria

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El Sardinero Beach

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Explore the casino, international restaurants and many quaint cafés that adorn the charming promenade that overlooks this picturesque sandy haven.
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Find the best Cantabria areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Cantabria
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Santander City Centre

Travellers come to Santander City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Jardines de Pereda and Plaza Porticada while you're in town.

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El Sardinero

While visiting El Sardinero, you might make a stop by sights like El Sardinero Beach and Jardines de Piquio.

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Comillas City Center

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Comillas City Center. You might want to make time for a stop at El Capricho de Gaudí or Comillas Beach.

A waterfront promenade with statues of children by the water, a pier with boats, and a white building with red accents.

La Gándara

Pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of La Gándara. Make a stop by top sights like Homenaje al Navegante Vital Alsar while you're exploring the area.

A bronze sculpture of two figures by a body of water.

Puertochico

The pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Puertochico. A stop by Chico Port or Bay of Biscay might round out your trip.

 

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Day trip destinations from Cantabria

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Santander

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Santillana del Mar

A coastal landscape with prominent rock formations and a clear view of the ocean.

Liencres

A coastal cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a pier, and a rocky peninsula.

Castro Urdiales

A church with a bell tower, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
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Suesa

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Noja

A river flowing through a historic town with stone buildings and a bridge.

Potes

A lush green valley with scattered houses and dense forested areas.

Ramales de la Victoria

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