Santander and the surrounding region are famous for cheese, wine, seafood, and more – get a taste of this part of northern Spain with a food tour.
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Santander, in the north of Spain, can feel like a fairly unique mix of the contemporary world and natural beauty. The avant-garde structures and palatial architecture, lush green mountain backdrops, and white sandy beaches, this is a city that oozes old-school elegance. Much like the rest of Spain, Santander is a city that takes gastronomy seriously, from the tasty and easy-to-find pintxos, to elaborate seafood dishes. To get a real feel for the cuisine in Santander, take a tour – here are our picks for the best food tours.
Gastronomic Cultural Tour. Savoring Santander
This is one of the those clever tours that combines sightseeing, culture and history with a chance to try rich gastronomy. The tour focuses on the historic centre of Santander, strolling along the Paseo Pereda to see what is considered to be one of the most adored bays in the world, as well as visiting the Pombo, Cañadío and Porticada squares. The guide will point out one of the many excellent tapas spots in Santander, with a visit to three in the historical area of Santander. The tour includes cheese tapas of Cantabria and a drink (wine, beer or water bottle) in the last place of the visit. From €25.00.
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Gastronomy tour
This small group tour (limited to eight) is all about getting to know the flavours of northern Spain. There is a hotel drop-off and pick-up and a local driver/ guide take you on a full day experience, packing in all elements of Santander cuisine. You’ll learn about the production of wine, anchovies, and sobao (sweet cakes) and discover lesser-known dishes that are normally not seen in the traditional tourist spots. Wine and tastings are included, as well as lunch. Travel is by air-conditioned vehicle. Stops on the way include Conservas Emilia anchovy factory in Santoña and a vineyard to learn about the production of white wines. From €110.00.
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Wine Tourism and Cheese in Cantabria
This tour meets in Santander before heading out to the countryside to try some artisan food and drink. During this eight-hour private tour you will visit a cheese shop in the Pasiegos Valleys, where the master cheesemaker explains in detail the elaboration and curing of his cheeses and perform his tasting. The it is on to one of the best wineries in Cantabria, where you can walk the vineyard and taste wines. Lunch is included at a restaurant in the area, where we can enjoy a menu based on local produce and typical dishes of Cantabria. The day ends with being dropped back in Santander. From €175.00.
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