Santoña Boat Ride & Anchovy Factory Trip
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Discover how the famous anchovies of Santoña are made on this tour of a factory in the fishing village and go on a boat ride along the Cantabrian coast.
Satoña Boat Ride & Anchovy Factory Trip
We'll set off from Santander in the morning and head to the village of Santoña. After a 45-minute drive, we'll reach this famous fishing village on the Cantabrian coast.
In Santoña we'll visit an anchovy factory called Conservas Emilia, where we'll see the manufacturing process of this exclusive product. We'll discover the importance of the food preserves industry for this village and its evolution throughout the twentieth century.
Then we'll head to the port of Santoña sail off on a boat trip around the bay. During the cruise you'll enjoy magnificent views of the coast and the marshes of Santoña, a protected natural place of great beauty where thousands of migratory birds come every year.
On our way back to the port, we'll head off to explore Santoña. As we stroll past the fishermen's picturesque houses, we'll find out about the history of the village, which is currently an important tourist and fishing destination in Cantabria.
The trip will end near the Santander marina.
Price
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Duration
4 hours.
Language
The tour includes an English speaking guide, but the tour can sometimes be carried out in two languages.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transport in a minivan.
English speaking guide.
Transport to Santoña.
Visit to an anchovy factory.
Boat ride.
Guided tour of Santoña.
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
If there are still places available, you can book until the previous day (local time in Santander).
Ticket
Once your booking has been confirmed, you will receive an email containing your booking voucher. Please print it out or download on your smartphone/tablet to show on the day of the activity.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you still have more questions, check out our section on frequently asked questions. If you need help to book an activity or have any enquiries, please contact us.
Accessibility
No (not suitable for people with reduced mobility).
Meeting point
Calle Castelar, 49.
