Top Cantabria Outdoor Activities

Explore Cantabria’s top sights on a tour designed to help you see more without the hassle of planning. Enjoy air-conditioned transfers, a guided visit to the Redwood Forest, included admission tickets, a panoramic bus tour, and free time to explore the places that interest you most. Along the way, your guide’s commentary adds insight and context, making the experience even more rewarding. Lunch isn’t included, but you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy local dining during the day.

Unique and special activity with a large number of rappels, jumps and slides, in a natural environment of great beauty, by the hand of professional guides and graduates in their activity. Nature, Adrenaline and Adventure at the hands of Certified Mountain Guides.

Discover one of the most prominent caves in Europe on a half-day tour to El Soplao from Santander. Join a small group and cross forests to reach the mouth of the cave system. Then, enjoy a guided tour through the cave, learning about the unique geological formations from the tour guide. After, head to a nearby lookout where you can enjoy views of the Estuary of Tina Menor.

Go where few travelers do, and gain local insight you might otherwise miss, on this group tour of Santona, which includes a visit to the marsh reserve, birdwatching, and a guided tour of a traditional anchovy cannery. Gain insight into life in the area as you watch how anchovy fillets are traditionally prepared, observe marsh birds through binoculars, and sample fresh fish.

Avoid the crowds—and explore Ledantes in a more active way than many other tours—on this small-group via ferrata experience along the Socastillo route. Start by fitting your harness, putting on gloves, and clipping into the safety system. Soak up scenic alpine views while crossing a plank suspension bridge, ascending vertical rock walls, and navigating rugged climbing terrain.

All activities are carried out with professional guides, sports technicians specialists in the activity to be carried out

This activity has been designed by a local ‘expert’, who has created a fun experience that takes you to some of the town’s highlights and the lesser-known places, away from all the tourists. The puzzles are designed to help you experience the place from a different perspective – using landmarks, murals, statues etc - and you’ll even learn some ‘fun facts’ along the way. The self-guided aspect of our activity means that you can rush through as fast as you like or stop for a drink or something to eat as you like. The app remembers your progress and even allows you to complete your Adventure Hunt another day. This activity aims to strike a fun balance between challenging puzzles, a fun outing with friends and family, and a pleasant walk around outside.

Discover the wild beauty of Costa Quebrada on this unforgettable guided hike. Wander along dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and fascinating flysch formations, all while learning about the unique geology and ecosystems of Cantabria. With small groups and a professional certified guide, you’ll enjoy a personalized and safe experience, discovering hidden spots that most visitors never see. Capture stunning views, breathe in the fresh coastal air, and immerse yourself in nature at its purest. Whether you’re seeking a relaxing stroll along the shore or an adventurous trek along rugged cliffs, this hike promises an authentic, memorable, and truly inspiring experience.

The geological and environmental importance of the Costa Quebrada is unmatched. Costa Quebrada is a genuine geological catalogue, so its candidacy as a Geopark has been accepted, a figure created by UNESCO in 2015, in which its natural heritage is valued and its cultural heritage has also been taken into account. Our tour will take place over 8 kilometers, from Covachos Beach, through La Cubeta in the Arnía, the most photographed and recognizable abrasion platform on the Costa Quebrada; we will see the Pedrondo pit, La Baselga, the inlet of El Portío, Cerrías beach and Somocuevas beach. An exciting tour, which will make us discover an unrivalled natural environment. The tour will end in the parking lot of Arnía beach. IMPORTANT : Comfortable and closed shoes, type sneakers or trekking and long pants are necessary to avoid chafing with the vegetation. Water to hydrate during the tour.

Unlike crowded group tours, we offer an exclusive private experience led by the local expert Maria, founder of Cantabria Treks. We don't just walk; we share the 'hidden' Picos de Europa. From the quirky history of a hut built from a recycled aircraft carrier to the geological secrets of the 'lunar' massif, you get a safe, professional, and deeply personal connection to the mountains. Plus, you'll get our insider tips on where to eat and what to visit next, ensuring you experience Cantabria like a local, not a tourist.