Explore Cantabria’s western coast: historic San Vicente, elegant Comillas, medieval Santillana, and the stunning Altamira neocave.
Explore Cantabria’s western coast: historic San Vicente, elegant Comillas, medieval Santillana, and the stunning Altamira neocave.
- Santander - Begin with a hotel pick-up and transfer to San Vicente de la Barquera.
- San Vicente de la Barquera - Explore the historic old town of this significant fishing village in Cantabria. Relish the stunning views over the bay of San Vicente.
- Castillo del Rey - Visit this iconic 12th-century structure in San Vicente’s old town,…
- Santander - Begin with a hotel pick-up and transfer to San Vicente de la Barquera.
- San Vicente de la Barquera - Explore the historic old town of this significant fishing village in Cantabria. Relish the stunning views over the bay of San Vicente.
- Castillo del Rey - Visit this iconic 12th-century structure in San Vicente’s old town, renowned as one of the best-preserved castles in the area.
- Iglesia de Santa Maria de Los Angeles - Admire the exterior of this 12th-century Gothic church, the most significant in San Vicente.
- Centro de Interpretacion del Parque Natural de Oyambre - Enjoy a minibus tour of the Oyambre Natural Park, featuring expansive beaches, dunes, and rÃas.
- Comillas - Discover Cantabria’s only Modernist town, with its historic ensemble including the Sobrellano Palace, the Pantheon Chapel, and the Old Major Seminary.
Option to visit Gaud۪̉s Caprice in Comillas or enjoy leisure time in the town.
- Palacio de Sobrellano - During the walk, learn about the neo-Gothic summer palace of the Marquis of Comillas, designed by Catalan architect Joan Martorell.
- Capilla-Panteon - Explore the neo-Gothic Pantheon Chapel, the burial site of the Marquis of Comillas’ family, also designed by Joan Martorell.
- El Capricho de Gaudi - Discover this town adorned with sunflowers and one of the few buildings designed by the renowned Catalan architect outside Catalonia.
- Santillana del Mar - Travel from Comillas to Santillana.
- Santillana del Mar - Wander through one of Spain’s best-preserved medieval villages, featuring small palaces, towers, and medieval mansions. Visit the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, a Romanesque architectural gem in Cantabria.
Enjoy 2 hours of free time in Santillana for lunch and shopping.
- Colegiata de Santillana del Mar - Delight in discovering this collegiate church dedicated to Santa Juliana, a 12th-century masterpiece of Romanesque architecture in Cantabria.
- Museo de Altamira - Tour the Altamira Museum and its neocave, an exact replica of the renowned Altamira cave, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985.
- Santander - Conclude with a return journey to Santander.

- Transport
- Local guide
- Entrance to the Altamira Museum
- Transport
- Local guide
- Entrance to the Altamira Museum
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
This tour offers an opportunity to explore the enchanting villages along the western coast of Cantabria.
Embark on a captivating journey through the historic area of San Vicente de la Barquera, featuring its estuaries and bay; Comillas, known for its sophisticated Modernist architecture; and Santillana del Mar, with its charming cobblestone streets and…
This tour offers an opportunity to explore the enchanting villages along the western coast of Cantabria.
Embark on a captivating journey through the historic area of San Vicente de la Barquera, featuring its estuaries and bay; Comillas, known for its sophisticated Modernist architecture; and Santillana del Mar, with its charming cobblestone streets and medieval structures.
To conclude the tour, visit the Altamira neocave, showcasing its stunning cave paintings, an exact replica of the original cave, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.