Exploring the North: Santander, Santillana del Mar and Comillas

Discover the essence of Cantabria on an excursion from Santander that combines prehistory, history and architecture in a single day.
The first stop is the Neocave of Altamira, an exact reproduction of the original cave, known as the Sistine Chapel of cave art. Through its impressive Paleolithic paintings and museum, you will learn how our ancestors lived thousands of years ago.

We continue to Santillana del Mar, one of the best preserved medieval villages in Spain. Its cobblestone streets, emblazoned houses and historic atmosphere lead to the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, a jewel of Cantabrian Romanesque architecture. During your free time you can take a leisurely stroll and enjoy typical products such as local cheeses, sobaos pasiegos, quesadas or anchovies, as well as visit local stores.

The excursion ends in Comillas, an elegant coastal town with magnificent views of the Cantabrian Sea. It stands out for its modernist architecture, with essential visits such as Gaudí's El Capricho, the Sobrellano Palace and the Pontifical University. An ideal tour to get to know some of the most emblematic places of Cantabria in a comfortable and complete way.