10 TOP Things to Do in Cantabria May 2026

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Most fun & popular experiences in Cantabria

Tours & day trips

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Excursion to Picos de Europa : Bulnes, funicular and cheese Cabrales

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Private visit to Santander

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Water activities

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Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Wine Tourism and Cheese in Cantabria

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Paragliding flight in Sopelana

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What to do in Cantabria

Popular places to visit

Palacio de la Magdalena

4/5(6 reviews)

Experience the ostentatious splendor of a palatial home where members of the Spanish royal family used to take their summer vacations.

Santander Cathedral

4.5/5(11 reviews)

This fortress-like building is actually two churches combined and stands on a pile of Roman ruins. Inside, see religious works of art and sacred relics.

Comillas Beach

5/5(8 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Comillas Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Comillas City Center. Stroll along the seaside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Banco Santander

4/5(2 reviews)

Consider the importance of this institution in the banking world while you marvel at the building’s vast hole through which vehicles pass.

Jardines de Piquio

Delight in the colors and scents of a public garden that sits above two beaches. Enjoy the stellar views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Mercado La Esperanza

Browse the eclectic range of Cantabrian food at the stalls spread across the two floors of this iconic market hall.

Gran Casino del Sardinero

4/5(5 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Gran Casino del Sardinero during your travels in Santander? Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

University of Cantabria

Walk around the campus at University of Cantabria as part of your travels around Santander. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Somo Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Somo Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Somo.

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Santander City Centre

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Wander through the picturesque gardens and along the coastal boulevard, enter the vast cathedral and examine the fascinating monuments in the heart of Santander.

La Gándara

Vacation in a northern Spanish town that is set amid spectacular natural landscapes and close to an ancient cave system decorated with Paleolithic art.

El Sardinero

While visiting El Sardinero, you might make a stop by sights like El Sardinero Beach and Jardines de Piquio.

Puertochico

The pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Puertochico. A stop by Chico Port or Bay of Biscay might round out your trip.

Cabildo de Arriba

The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Cabildo de Arriba. A stop by Plaza Méjico or Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion might round out your trip.

Castilla-Hermida

Beaches and waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Castilla-Hermida. Make a stop by top sights like La Marga Park while you're exploring the area.

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