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.

Tour Details

Our guided tour of Santoña begins next to the Monument to Juan de la Cosa, an important navigator and cartographer from the town. You will learn about his background and achievements while strolling down the Paseo de Pereda along the Cantabrian coast. One highlight will be the Fort of San Martín, significant during the Napoleonic invasions of the 19th century.

Nearby, we will see a sculpture honoring the carnival in Santoña, recognized as a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest. The tour will also cover the Torre de la Aguada, a former water reservoir for steamships in the early 20th century. We will discuss the maritime tradition of the town, including important terms like secadero and tintero.

Additionally, we will visit the Plaza de Toros de Santoña, the bullring located near the port and the Lonja de Pescado. The tour concludes at the fishing port, where we will explore the town’s longstanding fishing tradition, focusing on the renowned Cantabrian anchovy. We will enter the port to see the auction room, where fresh fish is traded, marking the end of the tour.