Walking in Cantabria
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Saga Hosted Hotels
Walking
From vast, white-sand beaches and dramatic clifftop lighthouses, to pure mountain rivers and waterfalls, this walking holiday explores the natural tapestry of ‘Green Spain’s’ stunning Cantabria region. On your walking holiday you’ll be able to explore this fascinating area, its habitats, history and wildlife in the company of your Saga host and local walking guide.
Five included guided walks
Ason River (full day)
Loredo & Liendo (full day)
Monte Buciero (half day)
Noja & Isla (half day)
Santander (full day)
Expect a warm welcome from owners Felipe and Margot at this family-run hotel on the rugged Cantabrian coast. Food is a huge focus here: enjoy lunches of tapas at the bar; feast on 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.
Including
Saga Host
Local expert guide
Five included guided walks
Free local bus tickets to Santoña
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
Overview
7 nights
Santoña, Costa de Cantabria, Spain
Multiple
All Inclusive
From £1,095 per person
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction if not required
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Holiday details
Food and drink
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.
Entertainment
During your stay, you can enjoy the following programme of activities and entertainment. Some activities are at an additional charge. Activities may change from time to time. A cookery demonstration with a selection of wines Live music/flamenco dancing A talk on interesting facts and differences between the British and Spanish cultures Mystery tours Table football Golf - Available nearby – please ask the resort staff for details
Accommodation
The hotel has 55 contemporary-furnished rooms. You can upgrade to a sea-view room for a supplement, subject to availability.
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Heated indoor pool
- Lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Live entertainment
- Table tennis
- Darts
Holiday location
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Local Area
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.
“Saga is amidst a renewed drive to provide our guests with great quality, excellent value for money holidays, that offer something truly unique. We’ve chosen to partner with the family-run Juan de la Cosa, as they share our vision for welcoming guests as though they’re our friends and family. Both the hotel owners and the Saga host, Belén, take great pride in embracing the needs of Saga guests and providing the highest levels of service.
It may be clichéd to talk about looking for ‘authenticity’ in a holiday package to Spain, but we believe this is the real deal. Imagine finding a Spanish all-inclusive hotel, where you have the option of relaxing at the bar to eat tapas and ‘pintxos’ for lunch, as if eating at a street cafe in Bilbao’s old town. This authenticity, coupled with a warm welcome from the latest generation of a Spanish family, with over one hundred years’ hospitality experience, makes for a wonderful holiday.
Juan de la Cosa’s unique location is both on the beach and bordering a nature reserve, perfect for birdwatchers and walkers. If you’re in the mood for adventure, spend a day exploring the majestic Picos de Europa mountains; Basque capital of Bilbao; gastronomic San Sebastian; or the city of Santander, where the social scene gravitates around El Sardinero beach.
I’ve been lucky to live in this part of Spain, and the zest for life and friendliness of the locals is contagious. This, coupled with a strong social calendar of fiestas and saint’s days, provide a great excuse for celebrating.”
Richard Newsome,
Optional excursions
How to book excursions:
You can book online excursions through our call centre on 0808 189 8899 or in resort.
Ason River
Distance: Seven miles Difficulty: Moderate Approximate descent: 1900 feet Embark on a scenic walk around the protected Collados del Ason Natural Park, exploring beautiful forests before visiting one of Spain’s largest waterfalls. Begin in the mountain town of Ason which is situated in the region of Asón-Agüera, in western Cantabria. This small rural village sits on the banks of the Asón, a trout-fishing river which flows through exceptional native woodland and limestone massifs containing hundreds of caves – it’s a veritable paradise for potholers and nature lovers alike! Walk along the gallery forest, well known for its diversity and abundance of fauna, until you reach the picturesque Ason Waterfall, which features a single drop of 229 feet, and a total height of approximately 360 feet.