Top 4 water & beach things to do in Cantabria

1. Tour of Santoña's fishing port and Anchovy Museum

Two-hour guided tour of Santoña's fishing port, Anchovy Museum, and product tasting.

2. Laredo: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of its Seaside and Old Town

Laredo’s compact old quarter still resembles the medieval Castilian port that protected merchants and sailors from pirates raiding the northern coast. On this walking tour, you’ll follow streets that once connected the walled centre with the working port below, and discover how this strategic harbor town evolved from a fortified enclosure into a seaside destination. This circular tour starts and ends at Pisuco Salvé guesthouse on Calle Ruamayor, the medieval main street where carts were loaded with wool, iron, and wine bound for Flanders. You’ll pass through sections of the outer wall, now integrated into modern buildings, and descend through the Puerta de San Lorenzo, where the walled town gave way to expansion and growth.

3. Guided hike along Costa Quebrada

Three-hour guided hike—explore dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and unique flysch formations in small groups with a certified professional guide.

4. Costa Quebrada Geopark guided walking tour

An 8-kilometre guided walk along the Costa Quebrada, exploring geological and cultural highlights including Covachos Beach and La Cubeta.

“I participated in a guided tour of Costa Quebrada with visitecantabria and found it absolutely delightful. The explanations were not only enjoyable but also highly informative. I would recommend this experience without reservation.”— FellowTraveler626592