Organizing an end-of-year trip to Cantabria can be an easy and difficult task at the same time. At first sight it is simple, since Cantabria has a wide range of ideal options for an end-of-year trip.
However, that same reality makes it difficult to decide on the places and activities to do, avoiding leaving out something important, especially if the trip lasts 1 or 2 days.
Since we like to see the glass full, we will focus on giving you some suggestions on the most recommended tourist places to visit in Cantabria, and some tips on the ideal type of accommodation for school trips. But first, why choose Cantabria for a school trip?
Why organize a school trip to Cantabria?
Cantabria is a region that seems to have absolutely everything. It is the perfect combination of delicious gastronomy, outdoor activities and cultural visits. In short, it has all the right elements to make a school trip unforgettable.
The natural surroundings of Cantabria, allow for dynamics that reinforce the learning acquired in the classroom, improve coexistence, and encourage teamwork. All this while having fun and enjoying nature.
Recommended places to organize an end-of-year trip to Cantabria.
This region has a surprising natural diversity and a very interesting culture. In Cantabria you will find mountains, beautiful beaches, culture and gastronomy. Also, you will be able to visit places that are rarely explored in the tourist tours in the city.
Among the most popular activities for students on a school trip to Cantabria are: canoeing, canyoning, kayaking, surfing, sailing, hiking and much more. Also visiting the animals in the environment of Cabárceno, is a great plan, as they will not only enjoy the environment but also learn a lot.
On the other hand, tasting the local gastronomy is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the culture. Therefore, it is worth taking some time to taste the typical dishes of Cantabria and stroll through its colorful streets.
The most recommended places and sightseeing for a school trip are the following:
- Liébana, Potes and Picos de Europa.
- The route of the Faro del Caballo
- Santillana del Mar and the Altamira Museum
- Santoña and its anchovies
- The beautiful town of Castro Urdiales
- Santander
- Cabárceno Nature Park
- Comillas and San Vicente de la Barquera
- The Broken Coast of the Cantabrian Sea
- Excursion to the Cave of Soplao
Where to stay in Cantabria with school groups.
Certainly, accommodation is a fundamental factor when organizing a school trip to Cantabria or any other destination. Usually, it is always one of the first obstacles to solve after selecting the destination.
Since the accommodation will be the temporary home of the students, becoming also the meeting point, it is important to carefully select the most ideal one for the group. Fortunately, Cantabria has hundreds of hotels, hostels and lodges of all types and with different prices.
How to choose the right accommodation.
The best recommendation we can make at Etheria Trips when selecting accommodation is to determine the type of school trip the group will be taking.
For example, if the school trip is focused on a natural environment, with multi-adventure activities, the perfect choice is a lodge. This is because the lodge has common areas, spacious rooms and outdoor areas that allow for outdoor activities.
However, if the trip is oriented towards urban environments or the coast, the recommendation is a postal hotel at a good price. This is mainly because hotels and hostels are better located than lodges, usually near the beach.
Also, the facilities have spaces inside for students to enjoy, and even full meal service to avoid worries.
Some ideal accommodations for climbing groups with excellent value for money are the following:
- Hotel Playa Liencres (3 stars).
- Posada Trisileja (3 stars)
- Herrán Inn
- Casona de la Salceda
- La Molinuca
- Posada Punta Liñera
- Paradiso Cantabria Lodge
- Hotel Infantado (2 stars)
If you would like more information to organize an end-of-year trip to Cantabria, we invite you to contact us and our team will give you all the advice and information you need.
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