Package holiday to Cantabria

Cantabria on the northern coast of Spain surprises with green coastal landscapes, prehistoric cave paintings, and elegant seaside resorts. The region between the Cantabrian Sea and the Picos de Europa combines dramatic coastlines, lush meadows, and a cultural heritage that dates back to the Stone Age in a small area. Cantabria is the green Spain par excellence and a hidden gem for nature lovers.

The Cave of Altamira, the "Sistine Chapel of Stone Age Art," houses 15,000-year-old paintings of bison, horses, and deer in astonishing detail (UNESCO World Heritage). The original is closed for protection, but the Neocueva replica in the museum is impressively authentic. In the province, there are over 60 other caves with prehistoric art, including El Soplao with its spectacular stalactite formations.

The capital, Santander, impresses with the peninsula beach El Sardinero, the Palacio de la Magdalena (summer residence of the Spanish kings), and the modern Botín center by Renzo Piano. Comillas enchants with Gaudí's El Capricho, a colorful summer palace, and the neo-Gothic palace Sobrellano. Santoña is the center of Spanish anchovy production — the Anchoas de Santoña are among the best in the world. Cantabrian cuisine offers Cocido Montañés (mountain stew), fresh seafood, and Sobaos Pasiegos (butter cakes from the Pas Valley).

Cantabria particularly impresses with stunning beaches, breathtaking nature, excellent cuisine, family-friendly offers, first-class relaxation options. As a package holiday destination, you benefit from attractive all-inclusive packages with flights, hotels, and often transfers – all at a fixed price and fully secured.