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Tour of the seafaring Santoña and its fishing port

New To The Site! Santona, Spain

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Overview

This visit, which begins next to the monument to Juan de la Cosa, will take us to know the surroundings of the seafaring and fishing Santoña.
We will begin by discovering the exploits of Juan de la Cosa and his role in the discovery of the Americas with Christopher Columbus. Next we will approach the Carnival monument where we will learn about the Northern Carnival and the unique story of the "Judgment at the Bottom of the Sea"
The promenade, "the passage" will also be part of our tour in which we will take the opportunity to talk about Santoña as a stronghold, in addition to visiting places linked to the seafaring tradition of Santoña such as the "Aguada", the "Secadero", the "Inkwell", the "Machina".
The marina and the Italian salters' walk will allow us to learn about the origin of the famous anchovy fillet.
One of our last stages is the fishing port, and its auction room, which we will enter and where we will learn about the mechanism of selling the fish.

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    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Calle Santander
    39740 Santoña, Cantabria, Spain

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    39740 Santoña
    Cantabria, Spain

    What To Expect

    Monumento A Juan De La Cosa

    We will learn about the exploits of Juan de la Cosa, his role in the discovery of the Americas with Christopher Columbus and his masterpiece, the first world map that included the Americas.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Paseo Marítimo de Santoña (Pass By)

    The visit will cover the Santoña promenade (called El Pasaje in Santoña) and along it we will visit unique places linked to the seafaring tradition of the town such as La Aguada, el Secadero, el Tintero, la Machina.
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    Plaza de Toros de Santoña.

    We will learn about the particular history of this bullring, one of the closest to the sea (barely 3m) and its curious origin.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Puerto Pesquero de Santona

    The "Paseo de los Salazoneros Italianos" runs along the marina. That is where we will explain the origin of the anchovy fillet and its creation in Santoña.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Puerto Pesquero

    In the town's fishing port we will enter the world of fishing. We will learn about the different parts of the boat, the meaning of its registration, in addition to discovering how the Fish Market works and the mechanism for selling fishing at auction.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tour of the seafaring Santoña and its fishing port?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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