Half-Day Santoña and Anchovy Cannery Guided Tour with Boat Trip

Free cancellation

Place: Santander

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

Language: English, Italian, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Subject expert guide

Instant confirmation

Transport included

Do this because

Get to know the fishing village of Santoña
Visit an Anchovy Cannery
Discover the secrets of anchovy production
Take an endearing boat trip through the bay
Cross the Santoña, Vitoria and Joel Marshes

What to expect

On this half-day excursion, you will discover the fishing village of Santoña and its idyllic surroundings immersed in an extraordinary bay, the natural park of the Santoña Vitoria and Joel marshes, and the spectacular Mount Buciero as a backdrop. In truth, Santoña brings together all the elements to surprise the visitor who comes only to see it for its famous anchovy canning industry.

On this excursion, you will visit one of the main canning companies in the area and discover the secrets of its anchovy production. You will be surprised by the manual work behind the preparation of this gourmet product! You will also embark on a cruise through the bay (on a boat with a capacity for 100 people). This experience will last approximately 1 hour and will allow you to see the famous Horse Lighthouse from the sea and enjoy the magnificent views of Salvé Beach and the cliffs of Monte Buciero.

Once back at the pier, you will take a short walk along the promenade until reaching Fort San Martín, where you can admire the panoramic view of the promenade and the bay from the top of the fort. As a final stop and before restarting the way back to Santander, you will approach the port, one of the most important on the Cantabrian coast and an obligatory stop on the excursion, since this is the main entry point for the "Bocarte fishing", from which anchovy production is carried out.

Important to know

Know in advance:

The excursion will be carried out with a minimum of 4 people

Remember to bring:

Comfortable shoes for the excursion are recommended

What’s included

Guided walking tour

Private transportation

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Pickup available from the following hotels, at around 9 am: Hotel Silken Coliseum, Hotel Abba Santander, Hotel Vincci Puertochico, Hotel Santemar, Gran Hotel Sardinero and Hotel Chiqui. The provider will contact you the day before the excursion to arrange the pickup point and time.