Tour to the Anchovies Factory and Santoña Marshes with Tasting

Overview

Available languages

Greek

English

French

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

On this visit we discover the natural environment of the marsh reserve, the main wetland of the north of the peninsula, and its environmental importance. With the help of binoculars we will observe the marsh lemicola birds.

Before that the mural of the meeting point allows us to present Santoña its history and culture.

Then, we visit a canning factory where we can observe the daily work of the same and where we will explain first hand the process of making the anchovy fillet, all accompanied by a tasting of the products of the factory

On Saturdays, holidays and bridge days, the factory may not be active. In that case, one of your employees will perform a live and live anchovy filleting demonstration. However, the rest of the visit will be equal to the established itinerary.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

The visit concludes with a tasting of anchovy fillet

What To Expect

In the mural that serves as a meeting point we will give an introduction to Santoña with the most notable tourist, historical and cultural elements of the town

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Parque Natural Marismas de Santona

Before going to the canning factory to learn about the anchovy production process, we will take a short walk to see the Santoña marshes natural park: migratory birds, tides, geophysics, formation of an estuary will be some of the topics we will discuss. over there.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Tour to the Anchovies Factory and Santoña Marshes with Tasting

Reviews

4.47

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Santoña, large small fishing village
I6647AKmigueld,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
First of all, the interesting thing about the subject was that. With the explanations of both the marshes and the introduction made by Nicholas, which by the way we liked very much
Enriching visit
Henri34410,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very friendly guide knowing his subject very well. Pleasant and rewarding little walk in the middle of the ponds. Tour of the factory very well organized around the careful work of the employees. Perfect tasting.with the possibility to buy quality products.
I learned something new
maryrD9113HS,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The explanations at the meeting point and in the marshes very curious and interesting. The visit to the factory was also very good. All the excellent guides.
Very interesting visit
627annemariel,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Two discoveries: the marshes of Santoña and the anchovy cannery. The guide is very interesting and professional (provision of binoculars for bird watching). The tour was in Spanish, English and French.
Interesting guided tour
Freedom57827428592,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a varied tour with a short story about details of the town, visit with bird watching in their marshland and ending with a visit explaining an anchovy factory.
Very accomplished.
Sightseer24736679538,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Well explained by the person who taught us the facilities, the tasting of anchovies is impressive, what an authentic taste. Of course we bought some canned goods.
Great experience
carolesV5317LG,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great visit with a very competent guide (on the history of the city and on nature) and nice! The tour of the factory is worth it
To do without hesitation
303caroliner,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great visit with Nicolas, very friendly guide, who spoke very good French and knew his subject very well. He documented his visit with videos that he then sent us. Beautiful cannery and good products. We've learned a lot.
Great experience to recommend
thomelomax,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice experience with Nicolas our guide. Discover the Santona marshes, the history of the city and visit the cannery. Nicolas made the visit Interesting and informative. A real moment of sharing. The little extra, the tour was made in French
Buen tour!! Recommended 100%
Daydream535160,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I can only say that the Tour is very cool, Nicolas has a lot and is a lovely guy!! The experience highly recommended!!