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Santander, Castro Urdiales and Faro de Ajo Tour from Bilbao

By Buendía
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$118 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the best of the Cantabrian coast on this day trip from Bilbao, combining history, scenery and seafaring charm.

Start in Castro Urdiales, where you will walk through its picturesque port and get to know its monumental complex by the sea, formed by the Church of Santa Maria and the Castle-Faro. You will have free time to enjoy the local atmosphere.

The route continues to Santander, elegant Cantabrian capital. You will take a guided tour of its main points of interest and have time to have lunch and explore at your own pace. You can also visit the Magdalene Peninsula, one of the most emblematic places in the city.

Before returning, you will stop at the Garlic Lighthouse, famous for its colourful contemporary design facing the sea, perfect for enjoying the views and taking pictures.

A complete experience combining seafaring villas, elegant cities and spectacular landscapes of northern Spain.

Activity location

  • Castro Urdiales
    • Castro Urdiales, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Puppy
    • 66 Mazarredo Zumarkalea
    • 48009, Bilbao, Euskadi, Spain

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English Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$117.99 x 1 AdultNZ$117.99
Total
Price is NZ$117.99
Until Thu, 30 Apr
Tour in Spanish
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$117.99 x 1 AdultNZ$117.99
Total
Price is NZ$117.99
Until Thu, 30 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Official Bilingual Guide (English, Spanish)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to monuments and museums

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travellers with reduced mobility
  • Pets not allowed

Activity itinerary

Castro Urdiales

  • 2h 30m
Your adventure begins in the charming Castro Urdiales. Imagine walking through a vibrantly coloured fishing port as the sea breeze guides you towards a monumental set that looks like something out of a legend: the majestic Gothic Church of Santa Maria and the Castle-Lighthouse of Santa Ana, both rising proudly above the roar of the ocean. After discovering its secrets, there is no better plan than to enjoy some free time to get lost in its lively taverns and taste the most authentic essence of the coast.

Santander

  • 4h 15m
The journey continues to the elegant Santander, the "Bride of the Sea". Here, seigneury and modernity shake hands on a fascinating journey. From the sobriety of its Cathedral to the light of the Gardens of Pereda, every corner of the Cantabrian capital will tell you a storey of luxury and tradition. You will finish the guided tour in front of the futuristic Centro Botín, an architectural artwork suspended over the bay. During your free time, lunch will be the perfect prelude to the great local treasure: the Magdalene Peninsula. We strongly recommend exploring this royal park on your own; walking among its cliffs and contemplating the Royal Palace of Magdalena is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful experiences you will live in northern Spain.

Faro de Ajo

  • 20m
As a brooch before returning to Bilbao, we will take you to discover the Garlic Lighthouse. Prepare for an unprecedented visual surprise: this is not a conventional lighthouse, but a giant canvas of vibrant colours and geometric shapes that has revolutionized the Cantabrian coastline. It is the ultimate photo stop, a magical contrast between contemporary art and wilderness. Don’t be content to be told; come and live a day of contrasts, taste and endless landscapes that will remain etched in your memory forever. The Cantabrian is waiting for you!

Location

Activity location

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    Castro Urdiales
    • Castro Urdiales, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Puppy
    • 66 Mazarredo Zumarkalea
    • 48009, Bilbao, Euskadi, Spain

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