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Cartes Free Tour: The Little Santillana
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Provided by:
Emilio & Ana
Duration
1h 30min
Meeting point
Parking vía verde del Besaya
Languages
Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
When we think of medieval history and Cantabria, our mind takes us directly to Santillana del Mar. But this town is not the only place in Cantabria where we can immerse ourselves in that now distant and, at times, mythological era. In the town of Cartes, the passing of the centuries and the people also left an indelible mark in the form of imposing mansions with beautiful heraldic coats of arms on their facades, which tell us of the exploits and vicissitudes of its inhabitants, as well as the future of a town, the Villa de Cartes, which challenged Santillana del Mar, rivaling with the misnamed "town of the three lies" in a duel for hegemony and control of the Asturias de Santillana.
And it is that every corner of this beautiful town, which unfolds on both sides of a road several times millennium, distills the essence of history, that century after century and year after year, chiseled what we are today.
So you know, Cartes, the other Santillana, is waiting for you.
And it is that every corner of this beautiful town, which unfolds on both sides of a road several times millennium, distills the essence of history, that century after century and year after year, chiseled what we are today.
So you know, Cartes, the other Santillana, is waiting for you.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Casona Melchora Quijano (Casona de Quijano Ceballos)
- Calle del Camino Real
- Torreones De Cartes
Our Guides
Ana
Emilio
On arrival
The meeting point for this walk is in the parking lot next to the bridge of Cartes, on the N-611, at the north entrance of the village. The parking lot, besides being next to the bridge, is at the entrance of a park with many trees and a small outdoor gym.
Finally, in front of the meeting point is the Mesón El Puente.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
