What to do in Cantabria

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

AU$24
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

AU$95
per adult
Picos de Europa : Bunnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese cave
Sequoia Forest and San Vicente de la Barquera Tour

Sequoia Forest and San Vicente de la Barquera Tour

AU$92
per adult
Sequoia Forest and San Vicente de la Barquera Tour
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

AU$110
per adult
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal
Self Guided Bike Tour in Getxo

Self Guided Bike Tour in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao's Seaside)

AU$40
per adult
Self Guided Bike Tour in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao's Seaside)
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Picos de Europa : Bunnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese cave

Picos de Europa : Bunnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese cave

Activity duration is 12 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$79 per adult
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Getxo: Suspension Bridge, Cruise ships, and Old Port.

Getxo: Suspension Bridge, Cruise ships, and Old Port.

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$41 per adult
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Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.6 out of 10 with 125 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$24 per adult
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Santander: Surf Lessons on Playa de Somo

Santander: Surf Lessons on Playa de Somo

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$57 per adult
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What to do in Cantabria

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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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Find the best Cantabria areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Santander City Centre

Travellers come to Santander City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Jardines de Pereda and Plaza Porticada while you're in town.

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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 pristine beaches and captivating 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 there might not be top attractions in Cueto, you can explore the larger area and discover places like El Sardinero Stadium and Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Santander.

 

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Day trip destinations from Cantabria

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Santander

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Laredo

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Liencres

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Ramales de la Victoria

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Bilbao

A mountainous landscape with rocky cliffs and patches of green vegetation.

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