Planning the visits for a school trip to Cantabria is quite a challenge for teachers and those responsible for the trip. This time, we bring you a second part of the places that you have to visit when planning a school trip to Cantabria.
In the first part of this topic, we have discovered amazing places like the Redwood Forest or the charming villages of Santillana del Mar.
In order to help you in the organization of a school trip to Cantabria, we have listed other essential places that you can include in the itinerary according to the likes and ages of the school group.
Visits for a school trip to Cantabria.
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Cabárceno Nature Park
The Cabárceno Nature Park is different from the rest of the parks in the country. It is known for being a semi-freedom regime for the animals.
Post rhinoceros’ area in particular, you can see deer, Gibraltar monkeys and fallow deer walking among the visitors’ vehicles.
But besides this, it is a very educational park with interesting botanical trails for students to learn about different types of plants. The park is perfect for all ages, and it will be an unforgettable day for everyone.
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Excursion to Picos de Europa.
To enjoy a trip to Picos de Europa to the fullest, you should take a full day. The excursions to the Valley of Liébana, is one of the most demanded, accessible and beautiful.
Within the valley is the well-known town of Potes, which must be reached by the Desfiladero de la Hermida. Another attraction to visit the place is that students can go up to the Fuente Dé cable car, where the views at 1823 meters of altitude are wonderful.
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The Soplao Cave.
This is one of the most important caves in Spain. It was discovered at the beginning of the 20th century, during the exploitation of the mines of La Florida. Inside the cave you can appreciate its amazing geology, characterized by stalagmites and stalactites.
It is worth mentioning that the visit to the cave included a train ride and another one-hour walk. If there is an adventurous mood in the group, there is also the possibility of a longer tour of 2 and a half hours where you can go deeper into the cave. This natural beauty is one of the most recommended visits for a school trip to Cantabria.
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Taste the gastronomy of Santoña.
The seafaring municipality of Santoña, has a historic port very prominent in Cantabria. In fact, the region is considered to be the place where the caravel «Santa Maria» was built, and is also known for its fishing and canning industry. When visiting Santoña, it is more than recommended to try its famous anchovies, known throughout the country.
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Comillas and San Vicente de la Barquera
The beautiful town of Cantabria, Comillas, is well known for the Pontifical University of Comillas. Just in this place is a work of Gaudi, which is one of the few that is outside the Catalan territory: the Capricho de Gaudi.
The Sobrellano Palace and the old town also worth a visit. Tasting the local products, such as Cantabrian cheeses or legumes in bulk, also enhances the experience.
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