Activities in Santander, Cantabria

• 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.

• 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...

• 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...

• Excursions

Pilgrimage Day: Santo Toribio de Liebana Way. Experience a pilgrimage day walking part of the Camino de Santiago from Potes to the Monastery of Santo Toribio. The journey starts from Santander and includes a scenic drive through Cantabrian...

• Cultural activities
• City activities

Valles Pasiegos Food Tour. Experience a gastronomic journey through the Pasiegos Valleys in Cantabria. Begin the tour by visiting Santoña, a renowned fishing port on the Cantabrian Sea. Explore the anchovy production process at Conservas Emilia....

• Sea sports

• Cultural activities
• City activities