Santoña Guided Tour

Discover the beautiful town of Santoña on Spain's north coast with our guided tour, exploring its history and highlights such as its fishing port and fish auction room.

Tour Details

The guided tour of Santoña starts next to the Monument to Juan de la Cosa, an important figure from the town. You will learn about his background and achievements while walking along the Paseo de Pereda, which offers views of the Cantabrian coast. At one end, observe the Fort of San Martín, significant in the Napoleonic invasions of the 19th century.

Nearby, there is a sculpture honoring the carnival in Santoña, recognized as a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest. The tour will provide insights about the Torre de la Aguada, a former water reservoir for steamships from the early 20th century.

With seaside views, the tour will delve into the town's maritime traditions, explaining terms like secadero and tintero.

The tour will also include the Plaza de Toros de Santoña, the local bullring, before concluding at the fishing port. Here, you will learn about the local fishing tradition and its significance to the economy, particularly focusing on the Cantabrian anchovy.

The tour finishes with a visit to the auction room, where fresh fish from the port is traded.