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There is no shortage of holiday activities on the Costa de Cantabria (Cantabria). With the sea, mountains and rivers, the Costa de Cantabria is an ideal starting point for excursions and tours. The holiday region in the green north of Spain is particularly known for adventure and active holidays. Thanks to the Atlantic Ocean, the adventure programme naturally includes boat trips and all kinds of water sports on the Costa de Cantabria. It's great for diving, snorkelling, paddling or taking off on a flyboard. Wide sandy beaches and bays framed by green cliffs invite you to swim and relax.
Surfing, sailing, golfing, hiking and climbing are among the most popular leisure activities on the Costa de Cantabria, thanks to the wonderful natural environment. Those who like to be on the move can enjoy many exciting tours and excursions on the Costa de Cantabria. Be it on a motorbike, Segway, on horseback or in an off-road vehicle. The best way to see the scenic diversity of the Costa de Cantabria from the air is by paragliding or taking a hot air balloon ride.
One of the top excursion destinations on the Costa de Cantabria is the Picos de Europa Nature Park. The mountain range of the same name is so close to the sea that you can even smell it between the mountain peaks. From many points, you can almost see across green valleys and deep gorges into the clear Atlantic Ocean. Kayaking and rafting tours are a unique experience in this environment. There are thrills and fun to be had with hydrospeed on the rivers or buggy and quad tours on adventurous tracks. And while the sun shines down by the sea, you can trudge through the snow in the mountains - this is also possible in this part of Spain.
With cultural and historical treasures, thousands of caves and elegant seaside resorts, the Costa de Cantabria is a holiday destination for explorers and connoisseurs. In addition to the capital Santander, which you can explore by boat, bus or bike, the old fishing village of San Vicente de la Barquera is also worth a visit. It has been declared a cultural asset of Cantabria due to its impressive churches, historic city walls and other old buildings. A five-kilometre-long sandy beach adorns the holiday resort of Laredo, which reflects the maritime lifestyle on the Costa de Cantabria in a special way. From the tranquil fishing village of Santillana del Mar, you can reach the famous caves of Altamira.
We will be happy to help you choose the right excursions and tours in Cantabria. Make your holiday an unforgettable experience. Here you will find some ideas and suggestions for your leisure activities on the Costa de Cantabria:
Category: Boat trips on the Costa de Cantabria
The beauty of the Bay of Santander really comes to life from the water. One of the most popular excursions on the Costa de Cantabria is therefore a cultural boat tour in the capital city of Santander. You will discover the panorama of this coastal pearl with its inviting beaches, the dunes of Puntal and the Palacio Magdalena. During the tour, you will learn first-hand interesting facts about the stations and their history.
There are also several starting points for charter boat tours or extensive sailing trips along the almost 300 kilometres of coastline. Important stops for boat tours on the Costa de Cantabria include Santander and the charming holiday resorts of San Vicente De La Barquera, Maliaño and Camargo. Guides accompany you on the boat to the best diving spots and the rich fishing grounds of the Atlantic.
Category: Sports and activity holidays on the Costa de Cantabria
The Atlantic is an excellent spot for surfing enthusiasts and those who want to become one. Learn the basics of surfing on one of the surf courses in San Vincente - whether in private lessons or in a group. There are courses for all ages and levels. Even if it's not your first time on the board, you can practise your moves on the Atlantic in Santander, San Vicente de la Barquera or Comillas.
The Cantabrian coast has also made a name for itself as a diving destination with its impressive underwater world. Diving courses and snorkelling trips are offered in many coastal towns, for example in Pedreña, Laredo, Carmago, Santander and Noja. On the water you can go wakeboarding, stand-up paddleboarding or flyboarding.
Outdoor sports such as climbing, canyoning, via ferrata, hiking. Horse riding and mountain biking are particularly popular on the Costa de Cantabria.
Category: Sightseeing and culture on the Costa de Cantabria
If you are interested in culture and city life, hop on the Hop on Hop off City Sightseeing Bus in the regional capital of Santander and then decide for yourself whether and at which of the ten stops to take a break. The ticket is valid for 24 hours and the route is mapped out so that you can experience many of the sights from the cathedral to Puerto Chico and Parque de Matalenas.
An e-bike tour through Santander also takes you through the wonderful old town, to the palaces and cathedrals and the beautiful beaches for which Santander is famous. Modern museums complete the sightseeing programme, as does the culinary culture of the Costa de Cantabria. The best way to discover this is on one of the tapas tours in the old town centres.
Category: Adventure holidays on the Costa de Cantabria
When you cross the riverbed on a quad bike for the first time or stop on a platform in the Picos de Europa and gaze at the clouds of mist below, you will be gripped by a sense of adventure. The tours in the wonderful natural park are among the most exciting leisure activities on the Costa de Cantabria.
If you want to let off steam on dusty tracks and discover the magnificent landscape between the Atlantic and the mountains, you can also get behind the wheel of a 4x4 off-road vehicle and set off from the coast along the narrow roads up to the higher altitudes.
Canyoning, rafting and hydrospeed also offer thrills on the Costa de Cantabria. In this gruelling sport, you lie on a stable air cushion and race down the river at high speed. An adventure for families with slightly older children. Possible starting points are Cartes, Unquera and Torrelavega.
Category: Holidays with children on the Costa de Cantabria
With gently sloping beaches and sheltered bays, fine sand and lots of activities on and in the water, the Costa de Cantabria is a suitable holiday destination for families with children. At the Cabarceno Wildlife Park, children can observe animals from five continents, including elephants and rhinos, in a natural environment. Or they can learn to surf, sail, dive or go horse riding on holiday on the Costa de Cantabria.
There is no need to be bored, even on holidays without beach weather. Several climbing parks offer suitable hanging routes through the treetops for adults and children. You can take the cable car from Fuente Dé up to the Cabárceno Nature Park with your children and enjoy the view of the Picos de Europa at an altitude of more than 1800 metres. Some of the cave tours are also specially designed for children.
Category: Excursions by car / hire car on the Costa de Cantabria
If you want to discover the highlights and secrets of the Costa de Cantabria by car, it is best to compile a list of the desired excursion destinations and a route beforehand. The coast offers many excursion options for individual tourists. There are idyllic fishing villages, beaches and coves to discover that are easy to reach by car.
Some of the car hire companies' cars have a navigation system so that the routes to the best excursion destinations can be saved before you set off. If you have internet access on your mobile device, you can use the free Google/Maps navigation system.
So why not simply discover the beautiful coastal region of Cantabria in a hire car.