Santoña Anchovy Factory Trip from Santander with Boat Ride

Explore the town of Santoña with this half-day excursion to a Santoña anchovy factory from Santander, which also includes a boat trip around the bay . Enjoy hotel pick-up, travel in a private vehicle in groups of around 8 people and with your local guide head to the heart of the famous anchovy canning industry. Learn all the secrets of their production, see how they make the famous anchovies and then delve into the history of the town as you enjoy the views of the coast, the marshes and the bay .

After being picked up from your hotel, you'll board a comfortable minivan and head out of Santander towards Santoña. After a 40-minute drive you will finally arrive at your destination, the small fishing village of Santoña, famous for its anchovy canning industry. Enjoy the spectacular views of the marshes of Santoña, Victoria and Joyel , surrounded by its extraordinary bay and the spectacular Buciero mountain.

Upon arrival in Santoña, your first stop will be one of the most important factories in the area. With your visit to the anchovy factory of Conservas Emilia, you will learn about the process of making this product, see the hard manual work behind it and discover the important role that this canning industry plays in the town.

Delve into the history of this small fishing village and then head to the port of Santoña for a boat trip across the bay . Enjoy an hour's cruise across the bay to the famous "El Caballo" lighthouse and marvel at the views of Salvé beach and the cliffs of Monte Buciero from the sea.

To finish, you'll get back in the vehicle and on the way back to Santander you'll enjoy a short panoramic tour of the town's port, where you'll see its promenade and the Fort of San Martín, one of the main Napoleonic fortifications. Enjoy a beautiful view of the bay and after the four and a half hour excursion you will travel back to your hotel in Santander.