Santander Trip Overview
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both with cave paintings
• Visit the village of Puente Viesgo
• Visit the Neocave in the Altamira Museum
• Visit the villages of Santillana del Mar and Puente Viesgo
SUMMARY
On this unforgettable day, you will visit the Altamira Museum and its Neocave (this is a replica of the famous Altamira Cave), this first visit will serve us as a good introduction to the history of Paleolithic art in Cantabria. You will also enjoy a private visit to the famous caves of “El Castillo” and “Las Monedas” in Puente Viesgo (both declared World Heritage by Unesco since 2008). This proposal to visit a real cave with cave art in a private visit is a rare opportunity you cannot miss out if you like paleolithic art!.
To complete this day, you will also visit the village of Puente Viesgo and Santillana del Mar, one of the nicest and best-conserved villages of the middle-age in Spain.
Additional Info
* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Santander, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Santander, Cantabria, Spain
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both with cave paintings
• Visit the village of Puente Viesgo
• Visit the Neocave in the Altamira Museum
• Visit the villages of Santillana del Mar and Puente Viesgo
SUMMARY
On this unforgettable day, you will visit the Altamira Museum and its Neocave (this is a replica of the famous Altamira Cave), this first visit will serve us as a good introduction to the history of Paleolithic art in Cantabria. You will also enjoy a private visit to the famous caves of “El Castillo” and “Las Monedas” in Puente Viesgo (both declared World Heritage by Unesco since 2008). This proposal to visit a real cave with cave art in a private visit is a rare opportunity you cannot miss out if you like paleolithic art!.
To complete this day, you will also visit the village of Puente Viesgo and Santillana del Mar, one of the nicest and best-conserved villages of the middle-age in Spain.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cave of El Castillo, Carretera de las Cuevas, s/n, 39670 Puente Viesgo Spain
This has has been declared World Heritage by Unesco and it is one of the most important caves in the world for its cave paintings. Please notice that the regular visit is in Spanish. Please contact us if you want to have a private tour in English or someone translating the visit for you into English.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cueva Las Monedas, Monte Del Castillo, 39670 Puente Viesgo Spain
This cave had been declared World Heritage by Unesco in the year 2008. Please notice that the regular visit is in Spanish. Please contact us if you want to have a private tour in English or someone translating the visit for you into English
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Santillana del Mar, Santillana del Mar, Cantabria
We will enjoy this unforgettable visit to Santillana del Mar, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Museo de Altamira, Avda. Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola s/n, 39330, Santillana del Mar Spain
You will visit the Altamira Museum and the so-called “neocave”, this is a replica of the Altamira Cave, declared word heritage in 1985 for its valuable cave art.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
