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Tour to the Villages of the Western Coast of Cantabria
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Santander
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation.
Local guide.
Entrance to the museum Altamira
Food and drinks
Itinerary
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Santander
Hotel pick-up and transfer to San Vicente de la Barquera.
50 minutes
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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 hour and 30 minutes
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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.
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Iglesia de Santa Maria de Los Angeles
Discover the exterior of the 12th-century Gothic church, the most important in San Vicente.
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Centro de Interpretacion del Parque Natural de Oyambre
Tour the Oyambre Natural Park by minibus, with its vast beaches, dunes, and rías.
15 minutes
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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 hour and 30 minutes
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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.
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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.
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El Capricho de Gaudi
You will also discover this town, with its sunflowers and one of the few buildings designed by the famous Catalan architect outside of Catalonia.
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Santillana del Mar
Transfer journey from Comillas to Santillana.
25 minutes
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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 hours
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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.
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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.
Tour to the Villages of the Western Coast of Cantabria
(7) Reviews
Santander
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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.
