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Saga Hosted Hotels
Special Interest
Food
Food and wine in Cantabria
All Inclusive
7 nights
London Gatwick Airport
Santoña, Costa de Cantabria, Spain
From anchovies and lobster to cheese and wine, this mouth-watering holiday allows us to feast on the natural bounties of the stunning Cantabria region – an area so lush it's known as ‘Green Spain.’ Look forward to a guided tour of the busy Santander Food Market and an interesting visit to an anchovy factory in nearby Santoña. Head to San Sebastian’s Old Town to seek out some of the best pintxos, for which the city is renowned. Visit a local cheese factory and take a trip to La Rioja for wine tasting and a tapas lunch. Six included excursions and visits Santander Food Market and Anchovy Factory (half day) Tapas Cookery Experience at the hotel (half day) Pinchos Tour at San Sebastian Old Town (full day) Sobaos Joselin y Queso La Jarradilla en la Cavada (half day) La Rioja winery (full day) Seafood Cookery Demonstration and Lobster Farm (full day) Expect a warm welcome from the Santillana-Astuy family at this family-run hotel on the rugged Cantabrian coast. Food is a huge focus here: enjoy lunches of tapas at the bar; fresh fish for dinner at the sea-view restaurant; and sip regional wines hand-selected by Felipe as you watch the hotel’s chef demonstrate how to prepare a few Cantabrian specialities. Scenic walking trails lead practically from the hotel’s front door, while the centre of town is an easy five-minute bus ride away. Finish the day relaxing in the Jacuzzi or in the heated indoor swimming pool.
Your holiday includes
Saga host
Local expert guide
Expert host talks
Welcome drink reception
Six included excursions and visits
All inclusive: All meals. Tapas/snack lunches and waiter served table d’hôte dinners
Wine list at meal times including Rioja and Ribera del Duero wines
Afternoon tea
Free bar open 12 hours a day serving a wide range of spirits
Weekly shuttle to Santander
International flights. Prices are based on return flights with easyJet from London Gatwick. Supplements may apply from other airports
Return transfers direct to your hotel
Exceptional value every time
Saga Host
Our trained hosts will welcome you and ensure you enjoy your holiday. We also offer 24/7 support if needed.
Insurance
Included optional travel insurance or £20pp price reduction if not required.
Included excursions
Santander market and Santoña anchovy experience
No sooner than you step foot inside the Mercado de la Esperanza, you’ll begin to understand just how much food means to the people of Cantabria. This sprawling undercover market provides a feast for the senses as well as the main source of quality home grown ingredients for the region’s restaurants. After we’ve picked out a few choice cuts of Iberico ham and chunks of Queso de Cabrales cheese attention will naturally turn to seafood. Cantabria is world renowned for its anchovies and after our visit to the market we’ll spend the afternoon at a canning factory in Santoña. This is where we’ll discover what goes into the salting and canning process as well as having a chance to taste the end product that’s exported to top restaurants around the world.
Location
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Santoña is a traditional fishing town that’s famous for its delicious anchovies – you’ll find them on the menu in almost every tapas bar. A three-kilometre ribbon of white sand runs along the front of the hotel, while inland there are wildlife-rich marshes and lush hills criss-crossed with hiking trails. The hotel borders a beach and a nature reserve – it’s an ideal location for birdwatchers and walkers, as well as those looking for a laid-back beach break with plenty of good food and wine.
Hotel details
Television
Telephone
Hairdryer
Safe
Tea coffee making facilities
Fridge
Enjoy delicious home cooked dishes typical of the region: savour buffet-style breakfasts, tasty tapas or snack lunches at the bar or on its terrace and waiter-served dinners in their locally acclaimed à la carte restaurant where seafood is a speciality. Dinners are pre-ordered the day before and are eaten at set times, ensuring your food is freshly cooked. Complimentary tea and cake is also available at 4pm daily in the bar. A delicious demonstration The hotel prides itself on its food, and during your stay you’ll be able to enjoy an included cookery demonstration – a great way to take a taste of Spain back to your own kitchen. As the chef cooks up a storm, you’ll be able to taste a selection of wine from the area, each carefully selected by the hotel’s owner, Felipe.
Restaurant
Bar
Heated indoor pool
Lounge
Wi-Fi
Jacuzzi
Sauna
Live entertainment
Table tennis
Darts
Availability
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Apr 2025
1 departure
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May 2025
1 departure
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Oct 2025
1 departure
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Flight
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Apr 30, 2025
May 7, 2025
Wed - 09:40
Wed - 11:30
London Gatwick Airport
7 nights
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