Guided tours in western Cantabria

WESTERN CANTABRIA

Western Cantabria covers from the bay of Santander to the border area with Asturias, has magnificent places such as Santillana de Mar, Comillas, Suances or San Vicente de la Barquera among others. It is an area of great tourist attraction due to its beaches, its nature, its culture and its gastronomy. It has a great diversity of activities to do and multiple areas to visit.

WHAT TO SEE IN WESTERN CANTABRIA?

Among many other places, in Western Cantabria you can find:

Santillana del Mar:it has the Caves of Altamira (World Heritage Site) and its replica the Neocueva, of great tourist importance, since it is the first place in the world that was identified as the existence of rock art of the Upper Paleolithic. Due to its historical-artistic ensemble, it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. You can also visit one of its museums (such as the Museum of Torture), its majestic Collegiate Church or its zoo.

Comillas: impressive village where you will find countless works by the famous architects of modernism Gaudí or Martorell, such as Gaudí’s Capricho, the Sobrellano Palace or the Pontifical University of Comillas. It has different routes both by bicycle and on foot, one of them is the Ruta del Cine, which offers a tour of locations where different feature films have been made. There you will also find the best viewpoint located towards the Natural Park of Oyambre.

San Vicente de la Barquera: magnificent place to walk along its beaches, through Puebla Vieja, since it has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site and enjoy its gastronomy. It has the King’s Castle of the thirteenth century, one of the few that are preserved in the north of Spain; the church of Santa María de los Ángeles, inside which is the Sepulchre of the Inquisitor Antonio del Corro, considered the most beautiful funerary sculpture in the country.

Cabezón de la Sal:in this town is the Sequoia Forest of Monte Cabezón, an impressive place for the height of the redwoods that has been declared a Natural Monument of Cantabria.

Our agencies offer you trips configured and also tailored to your needs.

Featured Tours

Night walks in Peña Cabarga

Ofrecido por Nansa Natural

¿Has visto la espectacular bahía de Santander por el día?, pues aún te falta disfrutar de la maravillosa vista nocturna.

Durante esta fácil ruta de unas tres horas y media aproximadamente, descubrirás un paisaje minero que ha dejado huella en el territorio y la riqueza patrimonial de este espacio natural. En NansaNatural sabemos que la única forma de conservar el patrimonio es ponerlo en valor y difundirlo.

La sierra de Cabarga es, además de un mirador paisajístico excepcional, con altos valores naturales, un entorno donde se han localizado numerosos restos arqueológicos que nos hablan de la presencia humana en este entorno desde antiguo.

Y finalizamos la ruta invitándote a una degustación con productos de Cantabria.

3 Horas aprox.

Night walks in Peña Cabarga

Provided by Nansa Natural

Have you seen the spectacular bay of Santander by day? Well, you still need to enjoy the wonderful night view.

During this easy route of approximately three and a half hours, you will discover a mining landscape that has left its mark on the territory and the heritage wealth of this natural space. At NansaNatural we know that the only way to conserve heritage is to value it and spread it.

The Sierra de Cabarga is, in addition to an exceptional scenic viewpoint, with high natural values, an environment where numerous archaeological remains have been located that tell us about the human presence in this environment since ancient times.

And we end the route by inviting you to a tasting with products from Cantabria.

3 Hours about

Explore Northern Spain

Ofrecido por Bonito Norte

En este viaje, hemos seleccionado algunos de nuestros favoritos del norte. Te llevaremos a lugares, personas, bodegas, paseos y experiencias que no encuentras por tu cuenta. Creemos que este es el mejor tour de 8 días para darte un homenaje con nuestros hitos escogidos del norte de España. Vacaciones activas combinadas con vino y gastronomía en la España verde atlántica. Disfruta de encuentros con lugareños y déjate impresionar por rincones de España que ni siquiera sabías que existían. ¡Explora las joyas del norte de España con nosotros!

Explore Northern Spain

Provided by Bonito Norte

On this tour we have cherry picked a part of our favorite places, people, wineries, walks and experiences and we believe this is the ultimate 8 days tour to explore the gems of Northern Spain. Active holidays combined with wine and gastronomy in green Atlantic Spain! Experience meetings with locals and a part of Spain you did not even know existed – explore the gems of Northern Spain with us!

Interpretative routes along ancient paths

Ofrecido por Nansa Natural

Las rutas de Nansa Natural son una forma muy interesante de hacer un turismo sano y alternativo, siguiendo los antiguos caminos ganaderos y los itinerarios históricos que atravesaban el valle del Nansa de camino a la Meseta. En Nansa Natural nos gustan los caminos antiguos. Necesitamos estas viejas rutas, no podemos dejar que se pierdan porque nos hablan de nuestra historia y de la vida de sus gentes.

Si sois un grupo de amigos y quieres hacer una de nuestras rutas por caminos antiguos puedes ponerte en contacto directamente con nosotros para comprobar disponibilidad y precio.

3,30 Horas aprox.

Interpretative routes along ancient paths

Provided by Nansa Natural

The Nansa Natural routes are a very interesting way of doing a healthy and alternative tourism, following the old livestock trails and historical routes that crossed the Nansa valley on their way to the Meseta. In Nansa Natural we like old paths. We need old routes, we cannot let them get lost because they tell us about our history and the life of its people.

If you are a group of friends and you want to do one of our routes through old paths, you can contact us directly to check availability and price.

3.30 hours approx.

April, Summer, Autumn

3.30 hours approx.

Forest baths in Cantabria

Ofrecido por Nansa Natural

Una experiencia sensorial para conectar nuevamente con la naturaleza y con nosotros mismos… ¿nos damos un Baño de Bosque en Cantabria?.

Los Baños de Bosque son una experiencia sensorial en los que realizamos un paseo consciente, no son una ruta de senderismo al uso. Sobre todo, en estos paseos disfrutamos del momento, realizamos actividades de meditación y conectamos plenamente con la naturaleza, sin prisas, prestando especial atención a los sentidos.

Existen distintas opciones: Puedes venir solo, en pareja, en familia, en grupo. Disfrutar por la mañana o por la tarde. Añadir un picnic o una cena en Potes (Liébana). Será una experiencia especial donde te relajarás y liberarás tensiones.

Consúltanos fechas. Necesaria reserva previa.
Esta actividad se realiza con un mínimo de 6 personas adultas, pero si quieres un Baño de Bosque en exclusiva no dudes en preguntarnos.

¿Te gustaría reservar un Baño de Bosque privado para un grupo o regalarle a alguien esta experiencia?. Cuéntanoslo en un mail (nansanatural@gmail.com) y buscamos la fecha idónea.

2,30h

Forest baths in Cantabria

Provided by Nansa Natural

A sensory experience to reconnect with nature and with ourselves … Shall we take a Forest Bath in Cantabria?

The Forest Baths are a sensory experience in which we make a conscious walk, they are not a normal hiking route. Above all, on these walks we enjoy the moment, do meditation activities and fully connect with nature, without rushing, paying special attention to the senses.

There are different options: You can come alone, as a couple, as a family, in a group. Enjoy in the morning or afternoon. Add a picnic or dinner in Potes (Liébana). It will be a special experience where you will relax and release tension.

Ask us for dates. Necessary prior reservation.
This activity is carried out with a minimum of 6 adults, but if you want an exclusive Forest Bath, do not hesitate to ask us.

Would you like to reserve a private Forest Bath for a group or give someone this experience as a gift? Tell us in an email (nansanatural@gmail.com) and we look for the ideal date.

2,30 h

Gastronomic Getaway

Ofrecido por Exploring Cantabria

Descubre Cantabria a través de sus sabores! Transfer al aeropuerto Severiano Ballesteros, Santander • 3 noches en un boutique hotel con desayuno • Transporte privado en minivan (Renault Traffic 9 plazas) • Visita y degustación en viñedo, zona Trasmiera • Visita a la fábrica de anchoas, Santoña • Circuito Termal y masaje en Hotel – Balneario of Solares • Menú degustación en restaurante Michelin (extras no incluidos- pan y bebidas) • Menú degustación en el rest. Palacio Mijares (bebida no incl.) • Visita a fábrica de sobaos y quesadas en Valles Pasiegos • Visita guiada en destilería Siderit con clase para hacer un gin-tonic • Visita al Capricho Gaudí, Comillas • 1 clase de cocina privada “tapas creativas” o bien una visita privada por Santander con “tapas tour”

4 días

Gastronomic Getaway

Provided by Exploring Cantabria

Discover Cantabria through its flavours! Transfer to the airport Severiano Ballesteros, Santander – 3 nights in a boutique hotel with breakfast – Private transport in minivan (Renault Traffic 9 seats) – Visit and tasting in a vineyard, Trasmiera area – Visit to the anchovy factory, Santoña – Thermal circuit and massage at Hotel – Balneario of Solares – Tasting menu at Michelin restaurant (extras not included – bread and drinks) – Tasting menu in rest. Palacio Mijares (drinks not incl.) – Visit to the sobaos and quesadas factory in Valles Pasiegos – Guided visit to the Siderit distillery with gin and tonic making class – Visit to Capricho Gaudí, Comillas – 1 private cooking class “tapas creativas” or a private visit to Santander with “tapas tour”.

4 days

3 days Picos de Europa

Ofrecido por Exploring Cantabria

3 Días recorriendo Picos de Europa de la mano de un guía profesional de montaña. Incluye: – Guía de Montaña – Pernoctación y media pensión (desayuno y cena) en Refugios de Collado Jermoso y de Uriellu – Seguro de resp. civil y accidente – Fotos del Trekking

3 días

3 days Picos de Europa

Provided by Exploring Cantabria

3 days touring the Picos de Europa with a professional mountain guide. Included: – Mountain Guide – Overnight stay and half board (breakfast and dinner) at Collado Jermoso and Uriellu Refuges. – Civil liability and accident insurance – Photos of the trekking

3 days

Guided tours in western Cantabria

WESTERN CANTABRIA

WHAT TO SEE IN WESTERN CANTABRIA?

Featured Tours

Night walks in Peña Cabarga

Night walks in Peña Cabarga

Explore Northern Spain

Explore Northern Spain

Interpretative routes along ancient paths

Interpretative routes along ancient paths

Forest baths in Cantabria

Forest baths in Cantabria

Gastronomic Getaway

Gastronomic Getaway

3 days Picos de Europa

3 days Picos de Europa

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