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
Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket

Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket

NZ$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket
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)
Tour to Capricho de Gaudí Santillana del Mar and Redwood Forest

Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest

NZ$96
per adult
Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest
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
Sequoia Forest and San Vicente de la Barquera Tour

Sequoia Forest and San Vicente de la Barquera Tour

NZ$112
per adult
Sequoia Forest and San Vicente de la Barquera Tour
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Santander: Kayak Sightseeing Tour + Snorkelling

Santander: Kayak Sightseeing Tour + Snorkelling

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$59 per adult
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Getxo: Suspension Bridge, Cruise ships, and Old Port.

Getxo: Suspension Bridge, Cruise ships, and Old Port.

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$49 per adult
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Gastronomic Cultural Tour. Savouring Santander

Gastronomic Cultural Tour. Savouring Santander

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$69 per adult
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Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.6 out of 10 with 125 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$28 per adult
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What to do in Cantabria

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Palacio de la Magdalena

9.2/10 (455 reviews)
Experience the ostentatious splendor of a palatial home where members of the Spanish royal family used to take their summer vacations.
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Find the best Cantabria areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Cantabria
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A large, ornate archway with a clock above it, flanked by buildings with balconies.

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.

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

La Gándara

The pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to La Gándara. A stop by Plaza de Canadio or Chico Port might round out your trip.

A coastal walkway with red brick flooring, white railings, and red columns.

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.

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Cabildo de Arriba

The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Cabildo de Arriba. A stop by Plaza Méjico or Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion 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

A sandy beach with houses in the background.

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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