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Cantabria - Green Spain

Once again we are delighted to offer this very popular tour. Whether it's the fantastic beaches, the historic towns and villages, rolling hills or lofty mountains of the Picos de Europa you're looking for, Cantabria offers the lot. A gentle, predominantly rural, province but with plenty of action if that's what you're looking for, Cantabria offers good, old-fashioned, seaside or mountain holidays with plenty of adventure for all the family. Between the Atlantic Ocean and the ridge of the Picos De Europa Mountains the scenery is almost Alpine and the climate soft.

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Your Itinerary

Tuesday 6th: Morning departure as we travel south to Portsmouth to board the Brittany Ferries cruise ferry to Santander. Relax and enjoy a night on board ship. Taking just 24 hours, the route is the fastest direct ferry service to Northern Spain. On board you can enjoy award winning service and top-class facilities, including gourmet restaurants, stylish lounges and comfortable cabins. You'll arrive completely relaxed, and ready to begin your holiday in Spain.

Wednesday 7th: We arrive in Santander early afternoon ready to make the short drive to the Gran Hotel with a welcome glass of sangria and traditional tapas awaiting your arrival.

Thursday 8th: Free day at resort to enjoy the beautiful sandy beach and hotel facilities.

Friday 9th: Enjoy a full day excursion taking you through the Hermida Gorge along rushing rivers to reach the town of Potes in the heart of the stunning Picos de Europa Mountain range “little Switzerland in Spain”, stopping at Fuentes De. Here we allow time for a spectacular cable car ride that allows you to experience the magnificent heights of this mountain range. (Cable car not included)

Saturday 10th: This morning we head to Santander with time to explore. Largely rebuilt in 1941 after the great fire it still has all its former charm, and is an elegant city with great shops, bars and restaurants.

Sunday 11th: Full day travelling along the Cantabrian coastline stopping at the beautiful and enchanting villages of San Vicente de la Barquera, Comillas and the world heritage site of Santillana del Mar with its medieval buildings and cobbled streets.

Monday 12th: Morning departure as we head back along the coast to Santander. We board for our overnight sailing back to the UK.

Tuesday 13th: Arrive back at Portsmouth and travel via the motorways home.

NB: EU Health Insurance Card recommended

Gran Hotel, Suances, Cantabria ****

A wonderful Victorian building combining classic palace architecture with modern facilities, making it an ideal place to spend unforgettable days. The spacious and bright rooms have excellent views of the Cantabrian Sea. The hotel is situated cIose to the village centre and the beach. Set on a hill, 450 yards from La Concha Beach overlooking the sea. The hotel has a lift, buffet styIe restaurant, and rooms with bath, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV and phone and seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

Your Tour Includes

All Travel By Extended Legroom Executive Coach
One Nights Accommodation in 2 Berth Inside Cabins –Portsmouth/Santander Crossing
One Nights Accommodation in 2 Berth Inside Cabins –Santander/Portsmouth Crossing
5 Nights Accommodation, - (At Resort)
Welcome drink & tapas on arrival
5 x 3 Course Buffet Menu with 3 Choices per Course plus Vegetarian Option(At Resort)
5 x Buffet Breakfast - (At Resort)
1/4 litre of wine or Water with dinner (At Resort)
Tea & Coffee after Dinner (At Resort)
1 x Bingo Night
1 x Live Entertainment – Pianist & Dance
1 Disco & Glass of Wine, Cava or Sangria on Final Night
Porterage at Hotel
Excursions as Detailed

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