Santoña Guided Tour

Discover the beautiful town of Santoña on Spain's north coast during this guided tour. Learn about the history of this spectacular town and visit key highlights, including its fishing port and fish auction room.

Tour Details

The guided tour of Santoña begins next to the Monument to Juan de la Cosa, a renowned navigator and cartographer representative of the town's rich heritage. As you stroll down the charming Paseo de Pereda, which runs alongside the stunning Cantabrian coast, you’ll hear intriguing stories about his life and accomplishments. At one end of this elegant avenue, witness the impressive Fort of San Martín, a significant bastion in the 19th century during the Napoleonic invasions.

Nearby, you'll see a sculpture honoring the carnival in Santoña, recognized as a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest. Following this, we will share interesting anecdotes about the Torre de la Aguada, a historic water reservoir that supplied steamships in the early 20th century.

Continuing along the coast, we will delve into the maritime traditions of the villa, exploring local terminologies like secadero and tintero, and uncovering the meanings behind these significant terms.

The tour will also take you to the renowned Plaza de Toros de Santoña, located close to the port and the Lonja de Pescado. The finale of the tour will take place at the fishing port, where we will discuss the town's enduring fishing tradition and its economic significance, particularly highlighting the famed Cantabrian anchovy.

We will enter the port to visit the auction room, the site where fresh fish is traded right off the boats. This is where the tour will conclude.