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 achievements while strolling down the Paseo de Pereda, which runs parallel to the Cantabrian coast. At one end, you will see the Fort of San Martín, significant during the Napoleonic invasions of the 19th century.

The tour continues through the historic center of Santoña. You will find audio and visuals explaining the evolution of the area. Among the monuments is the church of Santa María del Puerto, a 13th-century Romanesque temple at the foot of Mount Buciero and a key worship center.

Another notable building is the Casa Palacio del Marqués de Manzanedo. The facade is an example of 19th-century architecture. The tour also covers town traditions, including the important carnival, declared a Festival of Tourist Interest.

Additionally, we will visit the Plaza de Toros bullring near the port and the Fish Market. The final stop will be the fishing port, where the local fishing tradition and the significance of the Cantabrian anchovy for the economy will be discussed.

We will conclude by visiting the auction room in the port, where fresh fish is traded, marking the end of the tour.