Things to do in Cantabria

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

P1,065
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay
Excursion to Picos de Europa : Bulnes, funicular and cheese Cabrales

Picos de Europa : Bunnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese cave

P3,460
per adult
Picos de Europa : Bunnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese cave
Visit and tasting 5Ñ de Santoña | BEST ANCHOVIES SANTOÑA 2026

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

P565
per adult
Visit and tasting 5Ñ de Santoña | BEST ANCHOVIES SANTOÑA 2026
Comillas, architectural gem of Cantabria and the Caprice of Gaudí

Comillas, architectural gem of Cantabria and the Caprice of Gaudí

P1,200
per adult
Comillas, architectural gem of Cantabria and the Caprice of Gaudí
Barcena Mayor and Carmona Tour from Santander Small Groups

Barcena Mayor and Carmona Tour from Santander Small Groups

P4,237
per adult
Barcena Mayor and Carmona Tour from Santander Small Groups
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

P4,802
per adult
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal
Day trip from Santander: Altamira, Santillana del Mar, and Comillas

Excursion from Santander: Altamira, Santillana del Mar and Comillas

P3,975
per adult
Excursion from Santander: Altamira, Santillana del Mar and Comillas
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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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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.

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El Sardinero

While visiting El Sardinero, you might make a stop by sights like El Sardinero Beach and Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Santander.

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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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Puertochico

The beaches and 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.

Cueto

While Cueto might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like El Sardinero Stadium and Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Santander.

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Santander

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Torrelavega

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Santillana del Mar

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Escalante

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Castro Urdiales

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Boca de Huergano

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Noja

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