Activities in Cantabria, Spain

• Active tourism and nature
• Outdoors

Description. Explore the Cabarceno Nature Park on a tour from Santander. Located on 1,900 acres of reclaimed former iron mine land, the park is home to over one hundred species from five continents, including gorillas, tigers, and elephants....

• Museums and monuments
• City activities
• Indoor activities
• Free cancellation

The Centro Botín Foundation develops programs in the fields of art and culture, education, science and rural development, and supports Cantabria social institutions to reach those who need it most.

• River sports
• Outdoors

Enjoy a day surrounded by nature as you paddle down the Deva Rive. Whatsmore you cango totally at your own pace!

• Other winter sports
• Outdoors
• Seasonal

Picos de Europa Snowshoe Hike. Choose from three different routes starting at the lower station of the Fuente Dé Cable Car. Each includes snowshoe and pole hire, an English-speaking guide, and return tickets for the cable car. Duration varies...

• Cultural activities
• City activities
• Water activities
• Outdoors

Suances Boat Tour. Experience a 1-hour boat tour in Suances, Northern Spain, exploring either the bay or the estuary. Depart from Suances Port and sail past iconic spots on the Cantabrian coast. Depending on the weather, the route may vary. In...

• Other adventure sports
• Water activities
• Outdoors

Somo Surf Class. Choose a surf course based on your level at the Somo surf school on Calle Isla de Mouro. Beginners course. Get a wetsuit and board for this introductory course. Learn basic techniques on the sand before heading into the water for...

• Cultural activities
• City activities
• Water activities
• Outdoors

Somo Paddle Surf Tour. Choose from 3 different locations for the Somo Paddle Surf Tour: Cubas Estuary, Santa Marina Island, or Mouro Island. All tours start at the surf school on Isla de Mouro street at your selected time. Cubas Estuary. Enjoy a...

• Sea sports
• Water activities
• Outdoors

Suances Surfing Class. Experience surfing in Cantabria with the Suances Surfing Class. Meet at the surf school in Suances where instructors with notable achievements will guide you. Learn how to handle the surfing equipment and understand the...

• Routes
• Outdoors

Altamira and Santillana del Mar Trip. Explore the Altamira caves and the Altamira National Museum and Research Centre on this trip. The caves, over 30,000 years old, are a significant Palaeolithic site limited to five visitors per week for...

• Routes
• Water activities
• Outdoors

Santander Bay Boat Trip. Embark on a sightseeing tour around Santander Bay. Learn local legends, admire beaches, and see iconic monuments. Meet at the promenade, walk to the quay, and set off on a boat trip. Enjoy views and learn about the area's...

• Other adventure sports
• Water activities
• Outdoors

Surfing Class in Loredo. Experience surfing the Cantabrian Sea with this class in Cantabria. Meet at Loredo's surf school at 11 am to gear up and head to the beach. Suitable for all levels, the two-hour course covers essential surfing techniques....

• Other adventure sports
• Water activities
• Outdoors

Santona Kayak Rental. Experience the unique and fun opportunity to explore the idyllic coastline of Santoña Bay in Cantabria by renting a kayak. Paddle along the gentle ocean waves and enjoy an exclusive panoramic view of the region. Instructors...

• Routes
• Water activities
• Outdoors

Satoña Boat Ride & Anchovy Factory Trip. This tour offers a visit to an anchovy factory in Santoña, a fishing village on the Cantabrian coast. At Conservas Emilia, guests will observe the manufacturing process of anchovies and learn about the...

• Routes
• Outdoors
• Air activities

In the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park, the Fuente De Cable Car, overcomes a difference of 753 meters, and places the traveler at an altitude of 1,823 meters in just 4 minutes , at a speed of 10 m / s. From the upper station the...

• Routes
• Water activities
• Outdoors

On this midday excursion you will visit the small fishing town of Santoña, internationally known for its anchovy industry. You will first visit one of the main anchovy factories in the area and discover the secrets of their anchovy production....

Liébana Monastery Pilgrimage. Embark on a journey to Cantabria with our Liébana Monastery Pilgrimage tour. Departing from Torrelavega, we'll head to Potes, a picturesque village in Western Cantabria, where you can walk to the Santo Toribio de...

• Cultural activities

El Soplao Cave Guided Visit. Discover one of Cantabria's most famous caves, El Soplao Cave, on this guided tour from Torrelavega. You'll be picked up at Pabellón Municipal La Habana Vieja and transported by minibus to the cave, a geological...

• In-person courses

Suances Bodyboarding Class. Join us for a bodyboarding class in Suances where you will learn the basic techniques of bodyboarding at either La Concha or Los Locos beach, depending on weather conditions. Bodyboarding is easier than surfing due to...

• Cultural activities
• City activities

Argüeso Guided Tour. Explore the Cantabrian settlement of Argüeso on a guided tour, a journey back in time to the Iron Age. The site features seven huts reflecting life between the 7th and 1st centuries BC, resembling settlements like Barones and...

• Excursions

Caving in the Cueva del Nozal. Embark on a caving adventure in the Cueva del Nozal, located in Cantabria. Meet at Barrio La Tejera, where you will be provided with all necessary equipment before heading to the cave in a minibus. Explore a unique...