Cantabrian Gastronomic Tour from Santander & Torrelavega Highlights
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Taste anchovies and sobaos on this small group tour02
Discover the picturesque Port and Bay of Santoña03
Savor Cantabrian wines and learn about their origins04
Admire the breathtaking outlooks of the Pasiego ValleysWhy we chose this tour
Our Cantabrian Gastronomic Tour from Santander & Torrelavega immerses you in the complex culinary culture of Cantabria, showing you everything from verdant vineyards and anchovy factories to local restaurants and a factory producing some of the area's best desserts. Dive into the history, natural splendor, and cultural heritage of this unique region on an intimate small group tour led by an experienced local guide. This tour is available every Wednesday and leaves with guaranteed departures.Book With Tourist Journey
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Cantabrian Gastronomic Tour from Santander & Torrelavega Itinerary
8:30 - 9:15 - Pickup from Santander & Torrelavega
- You will be picked up from centralized pick up locations. Please be there 5 minutes before departure.
Guided Gastronomy Tour of Cantabria
- Leave with your guide for Santoña, a large fishing village in beautiful Cantabria and the heart of the region's bustling anchovy industry.
- Make your way to Conservas Emilia, one of the largest and most important factories in the area, and dive into the surprisingly complex process of fishing, preserving, and canning anchovies.
- Next, promenade along the port and seaside walks of this storied city before taking a driving tour of the city and its scenic bay views while hearing tales about its past.
- Learn more about the edible products that the region is famous for when you visit Bodegas Vidular, a family-owned vineyard that produces one of the area's best white wines.
- Tour the expansive vineyards and cellars, ending with a wine tasting accompanied by complementary tapas to whet your appetite.
- Drive through the sweeping Pasiego Valleys, lush with creeping greenery and rugged rocks, and then enjoy lunch at a hidden local gem that only serves freshly prepared and homemade food.
- Continue to Mirador de la Braguía after lunch to marvel at the mountains of the Cantabrian range, soaking in the panoramic views and bucolic peace.
- Return to Selaya to visit area's largest Sobaos and Quesadas workshop, delicious sweets made only in this region and an indulgent delicacy.
- Take a guided tour in one of the main sobaos and quesadas factories of the Pasiego Valleys and end your day with a tasting of the delicious home-made products of the El Andral factory before returning to Santander and Torrelavega.
17:30 - 18:00 - Drop off at Santander & Torrelavega
- You will be dropped off at the same location you were picked up from.
NB - all timings on Cantabrian Gastronomic Tour from Santander & Torrelavega are approximate
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Availability
Pricing
Important Details
Includes
Transportation to and from Santander & Torrelavega by minivan
Tour leader
Guided visit Conservera, Conservas Emilia with a tasting of anchovies
Guided visit Bodega Vidular with wine tasting and pica pica
Guided visit of the main sobaos and quesadas factory of the Pasiego Valleys & tasting
Lunch
Excludes
Meals & drinks not mentioned
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities
What to Bring
Walking shoes & comfortable clothes
Water
Hat
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Essential Information
The minimum age required is 5 years old
The number of participants is limited to 8