Santillana, Altamira, Comillas & San Vicente de la B. Guided Tour

Overview

In this tour, you will discover the charms of the most important villages on the western coast of Cantabria. It will be a fascinating journey through the historic ensemble of San Vicente de la Barquera, its rías, and bay; Comillas, with its elegant Modernist buildings; and Santillana del Mar, with its cobbled streets and medieval buildings. As a grand finale, you will visit the neocave of Altamira and its magnificent cave paintings, an exact replica of the original cave, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985.

Itinerary

1. Santander

   Hotel pick-up and transfer to San Vicente de la Barquera.

   · 50 min

2. San Vicente de la Barquera

   Discover the historic old town of one of the most important fishing villages in Cantabria. Enjoy the views over the bay of San Vicente.

   · 1 h 30 min

3. Castillo del Rey

   Discover this iconic 12th-century building in the old town of San Vicente... One of the best-preserved castles in the region.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Iglesia de Santa Maria de Los Angeles

   Discover the exterior of the 12th-century Gothic church, the most important in San Vicente.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Centro de Interpretacion del Parque Natural de Oyambre

   Tour the Oyambre Natural Park by minibus, with its vast beaches, dunes, and rías.

   · 15 min

6. Comillas

   Discover the only Modernist town in Cantabria, with its historic ensemble consisting of the Sobrellano Palace, the Pantheon Chapel, and the Old Major Seminary. Option to visit Gaudí's Caprice in Comillas or enjoy free time in the town.

   · 1 h 30 min

7. Palacio de Sobrellano

   On our walk, we will learn about what would have been the summer palace of the Marquis of Comillas, in a neo-Gothic style and designed by the Catalan architect Joan Martorell.

   · Non-stop passage

8. Capilla-Panteon

   On our walk, we will explore the neo-Gothic Pantheon Chapel, where the family of the Marquis of Comillas is buried, designed by the Catalan architect Joan Martorell.

   · Non-stop passage

9. El Capricho de Gaudí

   You will also discover this town, with its sunflowers and one of the few buildings designed by the famous Catalan architect outside of Catalonia.

   · Non-stop passage

10. Santillana del Mar

    Transfer journey from Comillas to Santillana.

    · 25 min

11. Santillana del Mar

    Explore one of the best-preserved medieval villages in Spain, where you will see small palaces, towers, and medieval mansions. Additionally, visit its Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, a jewel of Romanesque architecture in Cantabria. Enjoy 2 hours of free time in Santillana to have lunch and go shopping.

    · 2 h

12. Colegiata De Santillana Del Mar

    You will love discovering this collegiate church dedicated to Santa Juliana, a 12th-century building and a jewel of Romanesque architecture in Cantabria.

    · Non-stop passage

13. Museo de Altamira

    Visit the Altamira Museum and its neocave, an exact replica of the famous Altamira cave, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985.

    · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

14. Santander

    Return journey to Santander.

    · 30 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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