SPAIN
Santander
Treasures of Charming Cantabria Based in popular Suances, famous for its stunning beaches, this packaged tour takes in the very best that Cantabria has to offer visitors. Located in the more unspoiled north of Green Spain, this region is the proud home to some of the jewels of Spain: amazing landscapes, charming beaches, exciting cities, cultural treasures, the Picos de Europa mountain range and one of the most wonderful natural parks in Europe! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Plymouth to Santander We catch the overnight ferry from the UK to Spain. Day 2 Arrival in Spain We arrive in Santander this afternoon and travel onwards to our hotel, arriving in time to relax before dinner. Day 3 Suances Driver’s Day Off We spend our first day in Suances at leisure, relaxing in our resort and exploring our home for the next week. We could relax at our wonderful hotel or perhaps sun ourselves on the lovely golden beaches that Suances is famous for. Day 4 San Vicente de la Barquera This morning we explore the glorious Cantabrian coastline and visit the picturesque seaside town of San Vicente de la Barquera. Set against a stunning backdrop of the Picos de Europa mountain range, we have time to relax on the long sandy beaches or explore the charming shops, local fish markets and tasty eateries. We can also admire the pretty Old Town and its beautiful, historic sights, including the Church of Santa MarÍa de los Angeles, the 13th century Castillo del Rey castle and the 32-arch Maza Bridge in the bay. Day 5 Cabárceno Natural Park Today we visit the wonderful Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno for a step-on guided tour . Our guide will breathe extra life into the beautiful and primitive landscape of the park, all from the comfort of our coach. The Natural Park is home to various species from 5 continents that are free to roam wild, including bears, elephants, zebras & giraffes! Day 6 Santander Today we travel to the capital city of Cantabria, for a half-day guided tour of Santander . Full of fine beaches, shops, cafés and some intriguing cultural attractions, there is plenty to take in here. The Palacio de la Magdalena, once the royal summer residence, lies at the mouth of the Bay of Santander on the rocky La Magdalena Peninsula, whilst the city centre is home to Santander Cathedral, with its octagonal cupola and Gothic cloister. In the afternoon we can enjoy shopping or exploring and strolling along the nearby Paseo de Pereda promenade, which runs along one side of the Jardines de Pereda gardens. Day 7 Picos de Europa National Park & Fuente Dé Cable Car Today we make our way through the Spanish countryside to the Picos de Europa National Park’s Sotama Visitor Centre, close to the village of Potes. We spend some time here before travelling on to Fuente Dé, where we have free time to enjoy lunch before travelling on the Fuenta Dé cable car up the sheer mountain slope. We enjoy spectacular views from the top, at a height of 1,800m! Day 8 Santillana del Mar, Altamira Caves & Comillas We spend our final day in Spain heading west along the coast to the pretty village of Santillana del Mar, where we spend time at leisure exploring its cobbled streets and admiring the honey-coloured churches. We enjoy a lunch stop at the visitor centre at the Cave of Altamira , which boasts a spectacular reconstruction of its remarkable prehistoric cave paintings. In the afternoon we continue to Comillas, home to many types of neo classical buildings and a beautiful cemetery declared a Site of Cultural Interest. Days 9-10 Spain to UK We enjoy our final morning in our resort before making our way to Santander to board our overnight ferry back to the UK.
Fuente De Cable Car
Comillas
Rob says… “This gorgeous hotel has stunning views of both the sea and the surrounding countryside, and your groups are sure to be pleased with the bright and stylish interior.”
Gran Hotel Suances Suances, Cantabria Plus
The Gran Hotel Suances is located 700m from the beach and is an impressively grand, brilliant white, Victorian style building. This elegant hotel is beautifully fresh and bright throughout, with marble flooring and decorated in stylish fabrics. The 99 air-conditioned bedrooms are decorated in light colours and equipped with a TV, hairdryer and safe. All bedrooms have views of either the sea or the beautiful countryside. Guests can unwind in the stylish bar area before a buffet dinner is served in the spacious restaurant. Guests also have use of the outdoor swimming pool at the sister hotel next door (open mid-June to mid-September). • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Inclusions • Return overnight crossing with Brittany Ferries (twin based on 4 berth inside cabin) • Porterage • Welcome glass of sangria & tapas • Choice of buffet menu • ¼ litre of wine with dinner each night • Tea/coffee after dinner • Bingo with prizes on 1 night • Live entertainment (pianist & dancing) on 1 night • Disco & glass of wine, cava or sangria on last night • Entrance to Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno & 3.5hr step-on guided tour • Half-day step-on guided tour of Santander • Return journey on Fuente Dé cable car • Entrance to Altamira Caves Museum (free)
7 Nights Half Board 2 Nights Room Only (Overnight Ferry) Based on Sunday departures
120
Albatross Approved Rating: ✓ Visited ✓ Inspected ✓ Graded
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