Things to do in Cantabria

Activities, attractions and tours

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Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

P1,020
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

P3,446
per adult
Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest
Visit and tasting in the factory of the Best Anchovies Santoña

Visit and tasting 5Ñ de Santoña | BEST ANCHOVIES SANTOÑA 2026

P492
per adult
Visit and tasting 5Ñ de Santoña | BEST ANCHOVIES SANTOÑA 2026
Excursion to Picos de Europa : Bulnes, funicular and cheese Cabrales

Picos de Europa : Bulnes and tasting in Cabrales cheese cave

P4,853
per adult
Picos de Europa : Bulnes and tasting in Cabrales cheese cave
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

P4,783
per adult
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal
Barcena Mayor and Carmona Tour from Santander Small Groups

Barcena Mayor and Carmona Tour from Santander Small Groups

P4,220
per adult
Barcena Mayor and Carmona Tour from Santander Small Groups
Comillas, architectural gem of Cantabria and the Caprice of Gaudí

Comillas, architectural gem of Cantabria and the Caprice of Gaudí

P1,196
per adult
Comillas, architectural gem of Cantabria and the Caprice of Gaudí
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Palacio de la Magdalena

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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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Santander City Centre

Santander City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Jardines de Pereda or Plaza Porticada.

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

La Gándara

The beaches and 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.

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El Sardinero

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

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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 pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Cabildo de Arriba. A stop by Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion or Sotileza Mural might round out your trip.

A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shore, and rocky cliffs.

Santander

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Torrelavega

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a river mouth, and green hills in the background.

Santillana del Mar

A river delta with green vegetation and a prominent mountain in the background.

Escalante

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

Castro Urdiales

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Boca de Huergano

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Noja

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

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