Gastronomy and Wine Tourism Tours

Cantabria offers a variety of ways to experience gastronomy tourism, including:

Tapas Routes: A local tradition of enjoying snacks or pinchos, especially on holidays and weekends, with recommendations for the best places.

Winery Visits: Explore a range of wineries through guided tours to learn about the winemaking process and enjoy tastings.

Anchovy Canneries: Discover the production process of the famous Santoña Anchovies, tour the facilities, and taste their products.

Cheese Factory Visits: Experience rural life by visiting cheese factories, interacting with animals, learning about production, and tasting products like cheeses and yogurts.

Pomace Distillery Tours: Learn about the distillation process of pomace, a typical Cantabrian product, directly from the producers.

Beer Producer Tours: Enjoy guided visits to nearly twenty local breweries that offer tastings and other beer-related experiences.

Sobao and Quesada Producers: Visit facilities where the typical Cantabrian treats, sobaos and quesadas, are made, and enjoy tastings.

Fish and Seafood Restaurants: Cantabria’s location by the Cantabrian Sea allows for fresh and delicious fish and seafood dishes. We provide a list of the best restaurants to experience these offerings.

Featured Tours

Night walks in Peña Cabarga

Ofrecido por Nansa Natural

Experience the stunning views of Santander by night on a three and a half hour route through a historically rich landscape. Discover archaeological heritage in Sierra de Cabarga and enjoy a tasting of Cantabrian products at the end.

Explore Northern Spain

Ofrecido por Bonito Norte

Explore the hidden gems of Northern Spain on an ultimate 8-day tour, featuring local encounters, scenic walks, and exceptional wineries, all while indulging in the region's vibrant gastronomy and active experiences.

Explore Galicia

Ofrecido por Bonito Norte

Discover Galicia, Spain's hidden gem, featuring Rías Baixas' stunning nature reserves, Romanesque treasures in Ribera Sacra, and exquisite seafood paired with local wines. Conclude your journey in Santiago de Compostela, a historic pilgrimage dest...

Forest baths in Cantabria

Ofrecido por Nansa Natural

Experience a Forest Bath in Cantabria, combining mindful walking, meditation, and sensory engagement with nature. Suitable for individuals, couples, or groups, this relaxing activity offers flexible scheduling and optional picnics or dinners. Rese...

Gastronomic Getaway

Ofrecido por Exploring Cantabria

Experience the flavors of Cantabria with a three-night boutique hotel stay, vineyard and anchovy factory visits, gourmet tastings, a thermal spa, and a private cooking class or guided tapas tour. Includes airport transfer and private transport.

Ecoagroexperiences in Cantabria

Ofrecido por Nansa Natural

Experience stonemasonry in the upper Nansa Valley, learning ancient techniques from a skilled craftsman. Create your own stone carving, savor local cuisine, and opt for a weekend with accommodation and hiking. Ideal for groups or private bookings.

Galicia, the Lady of Camellias

Ofrecido por Alternative Ways

Experience a charming 4-day journey through Galicia, exploring stunning camellia gardens in historic manors, learning their rich histories, and visiting Albariño wineries while enjoying the region's delicious gastronomy, all during the peak bloom ...