You've probably heard about the European bank Santander. And about the city where it was founded? This is a corner of "endless Cantabria" - as the locals call their region. I will open Santander to you: you will admire the palace on the peninsula in the bay and medieval architecture, hear about kings, aristocrats and yachtsmen, get acquainted with distinctive cuisine and feel the spirit of a beautiful era. Individual excursion for 1-6 people Duration 3 hours Children Allowed with children How it goes On foot € 60 per person
What awaits you
Santander - from Romans to Spain's top fashionistas Santander was first mentioned before our era, and over the centuries he "collected" many stories worthy of attention. I will tell them against the background of the iconic places of the white city, medieval and aristocratic at the same time
- You will admire the Cathedral, rebuilt after an explosion and fire, and the works of the German artist Immemkamp on the walls of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Christ.
- Explore the futuristic building of the Botín Art Center and learn about the role of this dynasty in the fate of Santander.
- Walk along one of the most beautiful promenades in Spain to the Puerto Chico Marina and see an interesting modern structure - the Hermitage podium for watching yachting competitions. Here we will talk about Spain as a maritime power and about the shipyards where the great Armada of Hispaniola was built.
- In addition, I will show the ornate Royal Palace on the Magdalena Peninsula and life-size replicas of three Columbus ships from the expedition that discovered America.
The glory of Santander and the authentic Cantabrian cuisine Who and when turned Santander into a place of attraction for nobles and nobles? How is King Alfonso XIII connected to the city? You will learn about this, as well as how the love of the royal family for yachts helped Santander, and pay attention to its inhabitants, recognized fashionistas in Spain
Of course, let's not forget about the Cantabrian gastronomy! I will talk about its impact on Spanish cuisine, take you to the Esperanza market in a state-of-the-art building for its time, and show you some of the iconic cafes. On the way, you can stop for a cup of Cantabrian coffee or a glass of wine.
Organizational details
- The excursion starts in the city of Santander, where you need to get to yourself from Bilbao (conveniently by bus: 100 km, the ticket costs from 8 to 13 €).
- Food costs are optional and are not included in the price
- Santander stretches along the coast, so during the excursion you can get around by city bus
- I am always ready to adjust the route according to your wishes.
Venue
The beginning of the excursion in the city of Santander. You will find out the exact meeting point immediately after booking.
