Santoña Guided Tour

Discover the beautiful town of Santoña on Spain's north coast, when you take our fantastic guided tour. You'll learn all about the fascinating history of this spectacular town and visit highlights such as its fishing port and the fish auction room.

Description

Our guided tour of Santoña begins next to the Monument to Juan de la Cosa. This navigator and cartographer was one of the most illustrious personalities from the town. You will hear about his background and historic achievements as we stroll down the picturesque Paseo de Pereda, parallel to the Cantabrian coast. One end of this avenue features the Fort of San Martín, a bastion that played a role in the Napoleonic invasions.

The tour continues through the historic center of Santoña with audio and visuals explaining the area’s evolution. Notable monuments include the church of Santa María del Puerto, a 13th-century Romanesque temple located at the foot of Mount Buciero.

Another significant building is the Casa Palacio del Marqués de Manzanedo, showcasing 19th-century architecture. We will explore the town's customs and traditions, such as the carnival, recognized as a Festival of Tourist Interest.

We will also visit the Plaza de Toros bullring, near the port and the Fish Market. The tour concludes at the fishing port, where we will learn about the local fishing tradition and economy, focusing on the Cantabrian anchovy.

We'll enter the port to visit its auction room, where fresh fish from the port is traded, marking the tour's end.