Top Santona Walking Tours

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.

On this visit your guide will be the French emperor himself who will guide you through the fortifications of what was the impregnable square of the French troops in the War of Independence. Such was its strategic importance that it came to be called "The French Gibraltar" or the "Gibraltar of the North". Dare to have a fun and different time while learning about the history and culture of the place.

This visit begins next to the monument to Juan de la Cosa and will take us to know the Santoña sailor and fishing. We will begin with the exploits of Juan de la Cosa and his role in the discovery of the Americas with Christopher Columbus. Then we will approach the monument to the Carnival where we will know the Northern Carnival and the unique history of the "Judgment at the bottom of the Sea" The promenade, "the passage" will also be part of our tour in which we will talk about Santoña as a strong square, in addition to knowing places linked to the Santoña seafaring tradition such as the "Aguada", the "Drying", the "Tintero", the "Machina". The marina and the promenade of the Italian salt shakers will allow us to know the origin of the famous anchovy steak. One of our last stages is the fishing port, and the auction room, where we know the mechanism of the sale of the fish. Finally we will try an anchovy of New Libe Canned, winners of the best anchovy 2025.