School trip to Santander

A school trip to Santander offers students a balanced introduction to northern Spain, combining coastal landscapes, cultural visits, and daily life in an accessible and structured way. The city sits between the Atlantic and green hills, creating a calm environment where a group can explore safely and progressively. The Cabo Mayor Lighthouse, La Magdalena Royal Palace, and the Maritime Museum help students understand the city’s long-standing relationship with the sea and the development of the region.

The historic center provides context for understanding urban growth, while the street art tour opens a window into contemporary culture and how public spaces shape artistic expression. The visit to the Altamira Museum introduces prehistoric art in a clear, student-friendly format, and Comillas allows groups to discover modernist architecture, including Gaudí’s Caprice.

A full day in Bilbao adds a modern cultural dimension, from the Guggenheim’s surroundings to its market life and local food traditions. The pintxos workshop and introduction to Basque Pelota encourage students to participate actively and understand regional identity. Accommodation with host families gives a simple, everyday insight into local customs and routines.

Highlights:

• Host family accommodation
• Coastal scenery: Cabo Mayor and Santander Bay
• La Magdalena Royal Palace and Maritime Museum
• Guided Street Art tour
• Visit and tasting at a sobaos and quesadas bakery
• Altamira Museum and replica cave
• Comillas: Sobrellano Palace, Pontifical University, beaches
• Guided visit to Gaudí’s Caprice
• Full day in Bilbao: historic center, Guggenheim exterior, suspension bridge, market
• Pintxos workshop and introduction to Basque Pelota