Tour to the Villages of the Western Coast of Cantabria

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

In this tour, you will discover the charms of the most important villages on the western coast of Cantabria.

It will be a fascinating journey through the historic ensemble of San Vicente de la Barquera, its rías, and bay; Comillas, with its elegant Modernist buildings; and Santillana del Mar, with its cobbled streets and medieval buildings.

As a grand finale, you will visit the neocave of Altamira and its magnificent cave paintings, an exact replica of the original cave, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985.

What's Included

Transportation.
Local guide.
Entrance to the museum Altamira
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Hotel pick-up and transfer to San Vicente de la Barquera.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Discover the historic old town of one of the most important fishing villages in Cantabria. Enjoy the views over the bay of San Vicente.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Discover this iconic 12th-century building in the old town of San Vicente... One of the best-preserved castles in the region.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Discover the exterior of the 12th-century Gothic church, the most important in San Vicente.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Tour the Oyambre Natural Park by minibus, with its vast beaches, dunes, and rías.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Discover the only Modernist town in Cantabria, with its historic ensemble consisting of the Sobrellano Palace, the Pantheon Chapel, and the Old Major Seminary. Option to visit Gaudí's Caprice in Comillas or enjoy free time in the town.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On our walk, we will learn about what would have been the summer palace of the Marquis of Comillas, in a neo-Gothic style and designed by the Catalan architect Joan Martorell.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On our walk, we will explore the neo-Gothic Pantheon Chapel, where the family of the Marquis of Comillas is buried, designed by the Catalan architect Joan Martorell.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You will also discover this town, with its sunflowers and one of the few buildings designed by the famous Catalan architect outside of Catalonia.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Transfer journey from Comillas to Santillana.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Explore one of the best-preserved medieval villages in Spain, where you will see small palaces, towers, and medieval mansions. Additionally, visit its Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, a jewel of Romanesque architecture in Cantabria. Enjoy 2 hours of free time in Santillana to have lunch and go shopping.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You will love discovering this collegiate church dedicated to Santa Juliana, a 12th-century building and a jewel of Romanesque architecture in Cantabria.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Visit the Altamira Museum and its neocave, an exact replica of the famous Altamira cave, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    Return journey to Santander.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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