Guided excursion to the Western Coastal Area of Cantabria

By Gabriela Costa

Full day excursión for visiting Altamira, Santillana del Mar, San Vicente de la Barquera and Comillas.

There is a short distance between these villages, only 20 min.

MINMUM GROUP: 20 people

BOOK GUIDED EXCURSION TO WESTERN COASTAL AREA OF CANTABRIA!

Altamira's Newcave

Altamira is one of the 10 World Heritage sites in Cantabria.

THE DOVE OF ALTAMIRA

The Replica Cave was opened in 2000 to enjoy the Sixtine chapel of the Paleolithic Art, as this cave was named after being discovered in 1879.

POLYCROM CEILING

This group of bisons of different genders, features and attitudes, represents an authentic herd from the Paleolithic artist's point of view.

BISON

We can't understand its deepest significance but, without doubt, we can enjoy it and feel it.

Santillana del Mar

Located 4 kms. from Altamira.

It is a cobbled street village with a medival atmosphere, where time seems not to have passed by.

In it, we will do a walking tour enjoying the old stories that happened in those noble "casonas" and towers finishing in the Colegiate Church of Saint Juliana.

COLEGIATE CHURCH OF SAINT JULIANA

The most important monument in Santillana del Mar is this church that was built at the end of the XI century.

ROMANESQUE CLOISTER

This Romanesque cloister is one of the most beautiful places in this picturesque village.

DON BORJA TOWER

This is the oldest civil building in the village. Together with the Merino Tower, in the Main Square, the visitors can feel the great importance of Santillana del Mar during the Middle Ages.

San Vicente de la Barquera

As early as 12:30

After visiting the two first places, we will move to San Vicente de la Barquera where we will visit its Gothic church and also will have free time for lunch.
Those who are interested will be able to enjoy the typical gastronomy, based on high quality fish and seafood.
Lunch is not included.

SAN VICENTE DE LA BARQUERA

In Cantabria the different landscapes blend in perfect harmony.

From San Vicente to Comillas

From the coastal road we will discover awesome views.
Comillas will also astonish you due to the collection of Modernist buildings that it possesses.

Antonio López, first Marquis of Comillas, was the great patron of the village.

Its most important monument is the Capricho of Gaudi, which we will visit.

GERRA BEACH

The Cantabrian coastal area is characterised by long golden sandy beaches. The path from Comillas to San Vicente de la Barquera offers images like this.

THE CAPRICHO OF ANTONIO GAUDÍ

Antonio Gaudí left in El Capricho one of his first Works but it is still undeniably pure Gaudí.

SOBRELLANO PALACE

The Sobrellano Palace is a magnificent example of Spanish architecture at the end of XIX century and also shows the power of the "indianos", their economic importance and influence.

PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY

In this building art and wisdom appear united. Even nowadays, this University has an important place in the teaching of Spanish Language and Literature for many foreign students.