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Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

￥2,638
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay
Sequoia Forest and San Vicente de la Barquera Tour

Sequoia Forest & San Vicente de la Barquera Tour

￥10,023
per adult
Sequoia Forest & San Vicente de la Barquera Tour
Excursion to Picos de Europa : Bulnes, funicular and cheese Cabrales

Picos de Europa : Bunnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese cave

￥8,616
per adult
Picos de Europa : Bunnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese cave
Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Guided Tour

Santillana del Mar & Altamira guided Tour from Santander

￥13,188
per adult
Santillana del Mar & Altamira guided Tour from Santander
Picture 10 for Activity From Santander or Torrelavega: Soplao Cave Excursion

From Santander: Soplao Cave Tour & Pechon Scenic Viewpoint

￥14,419
per adult
From Santander: Soplao Cave Tour & Pechon Scenic Viewpoint
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Day trip from Bilbao Capricho de Gaudi Santillana and Santander

Day trip from Bilbao Capricho de Gaudi Santillana and Santander

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥21,099 per adult
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Getxo: Suspension Bridge, Cruise ships, and Old Port.

Getxo: Suspension Bridge, Cruise ships, and Old Port.

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥4,395 per adult
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Gastronomic Cultural Tour. Savoring Santander

Gastronomic Cultural Tour. Savoring Santander

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥6,154 per adult
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Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.6 out of 10 with 128 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,637 per adult
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Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.6 out of 10 with 128 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,637 per adult
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El Sardinero Beach

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Explore the casino, international restaurants and many quaint cafés that adorn the charming promenade that overlooks this picturesque sandy haven.
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Where to stay in Cantabria

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Santander City Centre

Santander City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Jardines de Pereda or Plaza Porticada.

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El Sardinero

While visiting El Sardinero, you might make a stop by sights like El Sardinero Beach and Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Santander.

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Comillas City Center

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Comillas City Center. You might want to make time for a stop at El Capricho de Gaudí or Comillas Beach.

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Puertochico

The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Puertochico. A stop by Chico Port or Bay of Biscay might round out your trip.

Cueto

While Cueto might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like El Sardinero Stadium and Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Santander.

Popular day trips from Cantabria

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Santander

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Santillana del Mar

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Reinosa

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Comillas

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Noja

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Bilbao

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