Exploring Cantabria
Exploring Cantabria






Resumen de la empresa
We are a travel agency specialized in carrying out Excursions for small groups in Cantabria. We have regular departures all year round, leaving from Santander and in some cases, from Torrelavega. The excursions can be full day or half day.
At Exploring Cantabria we seek to offer a service that is as personalized as possible, which is why we have specialized in small groups, to enjoy the tour completely and safely.
For groups of 4 people or more, we can make outings outside the regular calendar. Likewise, we give the option of custom-made private tours.
With the help of Exploring Cantabria you will get to know this northern land in all its splendor and with the help of experts who know these parts who will show you the most charming nooks and crannies of all in an immersive and exciting way. You will discover the best kept secrets of all while having the most fun, since, in addition to regular excursions, we also offer other activities, such as:
- Hiking.
- Wine tourism.
Come and enjoy Cantabria as it deserves and don't miss our guided tours for small groups.
Resumen Senderismo
With Exploring Cantabria you can participate in one-day hiking excursions that have Santander as a starting point. In them we try to unite the characteristic Cantabrian culture with its unique landscapes full of greenery.
Our hiking routes are:
- Downhill route through the Picos de Europa, with time to relax in the Hermida Spa. It is a 12km route of easy descent, but for people accustomed to hiking routes. In total it will take us between 3.5-4 hours, depending on the pace we reach. We will see the magnificence of these mountains, we will stop in Potes to eat and we will take advantage of the afternoon to disconnect in the waters of the spa.
- Faro del Caballo and Monte Buciero Route: This is one of the most famous routes in Cantabria, the hiking route will last a maximum of 4 and children from 12 years old can take part in it. You will love the impressive views over the bay and the Cantabrian Sea from the top of Monte Buciero. We offer the possibility of doing the route meeting the guide directly in Santoña or transferring you from Santander.
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Tagle Cliffs Route and visit Huerta Eco: The visit to the cliffs will be a way to take us to a distant past in which other organisms dominated the earth, through the explanations we will discover how They formed these imposing cliffs. In addition, there will be no shortage of curious facts about plants, animals and insects that we find. To finish this route, it includes a nice visit to an organic garden with a tasting of its products.
If you contact us, we can organize a customized route through other areas of Cantabria with a guide interpreting the surroundings, and the possibility of transportation.
Resumen Visitas Guiadas
We have ready for you the most bohemian, authentic and fun way of all to get to know Cantabria as it deserves. Enjoy minivan excursions for small groups through Cantabria with Exploring Cantabria .We have regular excursions all year round, leaving from Santander and in some cases, from Torrelavega
. The excursions can be full day or half day and are for small groups.Our tours include:
- Accompanying person who also acts as driver.
- Private transportation by minivan.
- Pick up at your hotel in Santander and at the Havana Pavilion in Torrelavega.
- All tickets for visits included in the excursion.
- Civil liability insurance.
For groups of 4 people or more, we can make departures outside the regular calendar in low season. Likewise, we give the option of custom-made private tours.
Our tours:
- Santoña: canning visit and boat ride.
- Cabárceno Nature Park.
- Comillas and Capricho by Gaudí.
- Hiking and Spa in Picos de Europa.
- Gastronomic Tour.
- Santillana del Mar and Altamira Museum.
- Picks & Pots.
- El Soplao Cave.
- Disturbing Tour.
- Mining Experience.
- El Castillo Caves and Valles Pasiegos.
Get to know Cantabria in its maximum splendor with Exploring Cantabria.
Resumen Enoturismo
Full-day gastronomic and wine tourism tour to learn more about some of the most important gastronomic products of Cantabria. Minibus departures from Santander and Torrelavega on Wednesdays all year round.
In the morning we will visit Santoña, one of the main fishing ports in the Cantabrian Sea and the heart of the anchovy canning industry in Cantabria. There we will visit Conservas Emilia and discover what the anchovy production process is like.
Our next stop will be to visit the vineyard of Bodegas Vidular, a family business that produces excellent white wines. You will love walking through their vineyard while they explain to us what the production process of their wines is like. As it could not be otherwise, we will end the visit with atasting of their wines and a small snack.
Next, we will head towards the Pasiegos Valleys where we will take the opportunity to eat. Lunch will be the menu of the day from a nice local restaurant. After lunch, we will take a panoramic tour of the area in our minivan to the Mirador de la Braguía. The mountainous landscape is spectacular!
Finally, we will return to Selaya to visit the largest Quesadas and Sobaos factory in the area: Sobaos Joselín. Here they will show us their facilities and give us a guided tour of their "sobao and quesada museum". To complete this visit, we will enjoy a guided tasting of their products.
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Exploring Cantabria
Paseo Pereda, 23- 1º piso Santander