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Things to do

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

￥2,682
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay
Tour to Capricho de Gaudí Santillana del Mar and Redwood Forest

Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest

￥9,063
per adult
Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest
Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket

Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket

￥8,323
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket
Picture 10 for Activity From Santander or Torrelavega: Soplao Cave Excursion

From Santander: Soplao Cave Tour & Pechon Scenic Viewpoint

￥15,166
per adult
From Santander: Soplao Cave Tour & Pechon Scenic Viewpoint
Excursion to Picos de Europa : Bulnes, funicular and cheese Cabrales

Picos de Europa : Bulnes and tasting in Cabrales cheese cave

￥9,063
per adult
Picos de Europa : Bulnes and tasting in Cabrales cheese cave
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Picos de Europa : Bunnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese cave

Picos de Europa : Bunnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese cave

Activity duration is 12 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥12,853 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 ￥4,657 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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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 ￥6,520 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 125 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,701 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 125 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,701 per adult
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Palacio de la Magdalena

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Experience the ostentatious splendor of a palatial home where members of the Spanish royal family used to take their summer vacations.
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Where to stay in Cantabria

Find the best Cantabria areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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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La Gándara

The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to La Gándara. A stop by Plaza de Canadio or Chico Port might round out your trip.

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El Sardinero

While visiting El Sardinero, you might make a stop by sights like El Sardinero Beach and El Sardinero Stadium.

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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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Cabildo de Arriba

The pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Cabildo de Arriba. A stop by Plaza Méjico or Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion might round out your trip.

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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