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School Spanish trip to Cantabria

Take your students on a trip to explore the delights of Cantabria in Northern Spain.

This region, one of the Iberian Peninsula’s hidden gems, and Santander, the region's capital, provide a fantastic introduction to authentic Spanish culture. The many cultural activities and friendly local atmosphere make this the ideal location for your students to practise their Spanish.

Your students are bound to leave this stunning region with new found enthusiasm and passion for the language.

from £239 pp
7 days/4 nights
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Includes:

  • 4 nights Half board accommodation
  • Return executive coach travel (T.V/Video/W.C/Seatbelts)
  • Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
  • Free staff place ratio 1:8
  • Detailed information pack
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
  • Itinerary planning service
  • Motorway tolls and taxes
  • VAT

Santander Cathedral

Santander Cathedral
Cantabria’s most important religious building, Santander’s cathedral was built in the fourteenth century but modified many times since. The crypt, which is also a chapel, is Santander’s oldest building. Its Roman foundations are visible through glass panels.

Barrio Pesquero

Barrio Pesquero
Santander remains a working fishing port, and it’s fascinating to watch the fishermen at work in the harbour here. The Poblado de Pescadores, the traditional fishermen’s quarter, is nearby.

Santillana del Mar

Santillana del Mar
A living museum of mediaeval Cantabrian architecture, this tiny village is famous for its fourteenth to seventeenth century houses, which grew up around the former monastery of Santa Juliana.

Altamira Cave

Altamira Cave
Nicknamed the Sistine Chapel of Stone Age art, the rock-art in the caves of Altamira is so well preserved and of such a high standard that it was initially thought to be faked when it was discovered in 1879. The black and ochre paintings of horses, deer and bison are still breathtakingly beautiful.

Fuente Dé Cable Car

Fuente Dé Cable Car
Spectacularly situated in the Picos de Europa national park, the cable car at Fuente Dé climbs over 1000m to the summit of the central massif of the Picos de Europa.

Guggenheim Museum

Guggenheim Museum
The striking, space-age metal curves of American architect Frank O. Gehry’s celebrated Guggenheim building have given the old Basque port of Bilbao a new focus. Inside, material from the Guggenheim’s permanent collections rotates with temporary exhibitions of modern art.

Guernica

Guernica
The bombing of Guernica (Gernika in Basque) by the fascists during the Spanish civil war shocked the world and inspired Picasso’s famous pacifist painting Guernica. Highlights of a visit to the town include the Casa de Juntas, the seat of mediaeval Basque self-government, and the Guernica oak, which symbolises the Basques’ traditional freedoms. Guernica is about an hour’s drive f...
 MorningAfternoonEvening
Day 1 Pick-up from school Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Day 2 Mid-afternoon arrive resort and explore local area on foot. Evening meal in hotel
Day 3

Day excursion to Santander. Visit to Santander Cathedral followed by a Boat Trip.

 Visit to the Fishing Quarter Evening meal in hotel
Day 4

Visit Santillana del Mar, considered the most beautiful village of Spain. Group will have time to explore the village and visit to the local Zoo.

 Travel to Puente-Viesgo to the Cave paintings, Cuevas El Castillo. Evening meal in hotel
Day 5

 Visit to a local Market (depending on the day of the week)

 Visit the Cabarceno Natural Park Evening meal in hotel
Day 6

 Depart Hotel mid-morning and drive to Calais
Day 7

 Breakfast time Ferry and drive back to school
Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.

Hotel Azul

Hotel Azul is a modern hotel situated just a few metres of the beach. Facilities include a swimming pool, terrace and café.
All bedrooms are en-suite and have satellite television, mini bar, tea/coffee facilities and radio.
Students will be accommodated in mostly twin and triple rooms.

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