Based in popular Suances, famous for its stunning beaches, this packaged tour takes in the very best that Cantabria has to offer visitors.
Based in popular Suances, famous for its stunning beaches, this packaged tour takes in the very best that Cantabria has to offer visitors.
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!
Gran Hotel Suances, Cantabria
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. Lift Bar Restaurant
Day 1
An early morning departure - this will be in the early hours of your departure day, we travel to Plymouth for the afternoon Brittany Ferries mini-cruise to Santander in Northern Spain. Relax and enjoy a night on board, with the benefits from the many on-board facilities of this superb cruise ferry. A self-service 3 course evening meal is included (overnight bag recommended).
DDay 2
Enjoy a full English Breakfast on board this morning, we arrive in Santander around lunchtime. We then continue by coach to the Gran Hotel, Suances.
B, DDay 3
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.
B, DDay 4
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.
B, DDay 5
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
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.
B, DDay 7
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 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!
B, DDay 8
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.
B, DDay 9
A morning departure we travel to Santander for the return Brittany Ferries mini-cruise to Plymouth. Relax and enjoy a night on board, benefit from the many onboard facilities of this superb cruise ferry. A self-service 3 course evening meal is included.
B, DDay 10
Enjoy a full English Breakfast on board this morning. We then continue our journey home.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
PRICE INCLUDES:
Overnight crossing with Brittany Ferries (Inside cabin with private facilities) Plymouth to Santander
Evening Meal & Breakfast on Brittany Ferries
7 nights half-board accommodation & tea/coffee after dinner
Porterage & welcome glass of sangria & tapas
TV
Hairdryer
Lift
¼ litre of wine with dinner each night
Live entertainment
Disco & glass of wine, cava or sangria on last night
Entrance to Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno & step-on guided tour
Half-day step-on guided tour of Santander
Return journey on Fuente Dé cable car
Entrance to Altamira Caves Museum
Excursions
Outside Cabin Supplement £90.50 per person return
Single Room Supplement £245.00
Please note: For overnight stops, we recommend you pack all your requirements in a separate holdall.
A valid passport is required for this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Alfreton Bus Station | Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street |
Alfreton, Watchorn Island | Derby Road A61 Watchorn Church Bus Stop Alfreton |
Barlborough, Rose & Crown | Barlborough, Rose & Crown Pub |
Barnsley, Eldon Street | Barnsley, Eldon Street opposite the Odeon Cinema |
Bolsover Market Place | Bolsover Market Place |
Carlton in Lindrick | Carlton in Lindrick, A60/Maiin Rd End of Long Lane The Bus Layby |
Carlton in Lindrick. | Carlton in Lindrick, Limetree Nursery The Bottom Of Rotherham Baulk |
Chesterfield, Beetwell St | Chesterfield, Beetwell Street Outside the old Registry Office |
Clay Cross, Church Layby | Clay Cross, The Church Layby The High Street |
Clowne Tesco | Clowne Tesco, Bus Layby |
Clowne,End of Gapsick Ln | Clowne, The end of Gapsick Lane |
Creswell | Creswell, Junction of Sheffield Road/Elmton Road |
Creswell Bingo Hall | Creswell, Bingo Hall, Elmton Road |
Creswell Black Diamond | Creswell, Black Diamond, Elmton Road, S80 4DY |
Creswell, Skinner Street | Creswell, Skinner Street, Cemetery |
Creswell. | Creswell, Juntion of Sheffield Rd/Elmton Rd |
Derby, Full Street | Derby Full Street, Premier Inn |
Doncaster, Ward Bros | Doncaster, Ward Bros Waterdale |
Eckington, Bus Station | Eckington, The Bus Station |
Edwinstowe,Mansfield Road | Edwinstowe, Mansfield Road/ Fifth Avenue Old Manvers Arms |
Hodthorpe WMC | Hodthorpe, The Working Mens Club |
Hodthorpe, Top Bus Stop | Hodthorpe, Queens Road, The Top Bus Stop |
Hucknall, Ogle Street | Hucknall, Ogle Street Opposite the Car Park |
Killamarsh, Nags Head Pub | Killamarsh, The Nags Head Pub Top of Bridge Street |
Langold, The One Stop | Langold, The One Stop |
Langwith Junction | Langwith Junction, The Bus Stop End of Station Rd |
Langwith Junction. | Langwith Junction, The King of Diamonds |
Langwith, The Gate Hotel | Langwith, The Gate Hotel |
Leicester | Charles Street / Corner of Halford Street |
Loughborough | Loughborough, Junction 23 - M1 The Bus Stop outside the Harvester Pub |
Mansfield Outside Iceland | Mansfield, Walkden Street Outside Iceland |
Mansfield Woodhouse | Mansfield Woodhouse, A60 The Coopers Pub |
Mansfield Woodhouse. | Mansfield Woodhouse, The Bus Stop A60 End of Peafield Lane |
McArthur Glen | McArthur Glen Shopping Centre |
Nottingham, Mount Street | Nottingham NG1 6HG Outside Casino Mount Street off Maid Marion Way |
Ollerton, | Ollerton Bus Stop outside Library Forest Road |
Ollerton, The New Plough | Ollerton, The New Plough Pub Forest Road NG22 9QS |
Retford Market Place | Retford Market Place, Outside Greenwoods |
Rhodesia, Tylden Way | Rhodesia, End of Tylden Way |
Rotherham, Mecca Bingo | Rotherham, The Mecca Bingo, Corporation Street |
Sheffield The Penny Black | Penny Black Pub Pond Hill Sheffield 1 |
Shirebrook, Ashbourne St | Shirebrook, Ashbourne Street, Opposite Ashbourne Court |
Shireoaks Fish&Chip Shop | Shireoaks, Shireoaks Row, Fish & Chip Shop |
Sutton Lammas Centre | Sutton Lammas Centre |
The Sidings | The Sidings, Mansfield Woodhouse Off Debdale Lane |
Warsop Church | Warsop, The Church bottom of Cuckney Hill (A60) |
Warsop Motor Company | Warsop Motor Company |
Warsop, Lucky Dragon | Warsop, Church St, Lucky Dragon Chinese Opposite the old Strand Bingo Hall |
Whitwell Bakestone Moor | Whitwell, Bakestone Moor, End of Franklin Avenue |
Whitwell Mini Market | Whitwell, Mini Market, Welbeck Street |
Whitwell Southfield Lane | Whitwell, End of Southfield Lane |
Whitwell Square | Whitwell Square |
Whitwell The Spar Shop | Whitwell The Spar Shop, Bakestone Moor |
Worksop B&Q | Worksop, B&Q, Sandy Lane |
Worksop Bingo Hall | Newcastle Avenue, The Bingo Hall |
Worksop Community Church | Worksop, Thievesdale Lane, The Community Church |
Worksop Eyres Corner | Worksop, Eyres Corner |
Worksop Gateford Road | The Bus Stop before the Post office Gateford Road Worksop |
Worksop Larwood Health | Worksop, Larwood Health Centre |
Worksop Pelham Street | Worksop, Pelham Street Shops, Manton |
Worksop St Annes Church | Worksop, St Annes Church, Newcastle Avenue |
Worksop Three Legged | Worksop, The Three Legged Stool, Raymoth Lane |
Worksop, Cannon Hotel | Worksop, The Cannon Hotel S81 7AD |
Worksop, High Hoe Road | Worksop, High Hoe Road, Nr Canal Bridge |
Worksop, Innings Pub | Worksop, The Innings Pub bus stop, Gloucester Road S81 ORS |
Worksop, Johnsons Depot | Worksop, Johnsons Depot, Dukeries Industrial Est |
Worksop, Kilton Hill | The shops (One Stop) Kilton Hill |
Worksop, Opposite Tesco | Worksop, Opposite Tesco Gateford Road |
Worksop, Plantation Hill | Worksop, The Shops, Plantation Hill, Kilton, |
Worksop, Priory Church | Worksop, Priory Church Car Park |
Worksop, Stubbing Lane | Worksop, End of Stubbing Lane, Newcastle Avenue |
Worksop,Mansfield Rd, A60 | Worksop, Mansfield Road, A60 second bus stop |
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