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Ferry to Santander: the no-fly group holiday

…nder, and the house is under an hour from the ramp. Who the ferry is made for - Cycling clubs: bikes travel assembled in the van; no boxes, no oversize fee…

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Can you have a solo holiday in Spain without flying?

…own car over or crossing as a foot passenger. How does the ferry to Santander work? You board in England, sleep in a cabin, and dock in northern Spain; th…

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Cantabria for first-time solo visitors

…l Cantabria is well used to British visitors coming off the ferry; up the valley you are more of a novelty, which mostly means a warmer welcome. How does b…

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A Solo Holiday on Your Career Break

…ghts from several UK airports, and Santander also takes the ferry from Portsmouth and Plymouth if your break involves a vehicle and you'd rather not fly. A…

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What Happens After You Book Your Week?

…Santander, about an hour from the valley, or even coming by ferry — it's worth asking Rob and María early about the best approach for your week, so you can…

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San Vicente Clifftops: An Easy Coastal Walk Along Cantabria's Rasa

…obvious choice for a first afternoon after a long drive or ferry crossing, or as the easy option offered alongside a harder valley or Picos route for memb…

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The Camino del Norte through Cantabria: coastal stages on the house's doorstep

…nto, and anyone travelling from England can take the direct ferry from England to Santander. For larger groups — the house sleeps up to 24 — it's worth spl…

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Green Spain for walking clubs: the case against crowds

…ining room for the debrief. Direct flights and an overnight ferry from the south of England /en/blog/ferry-to-santander-no-fly-group-holidays/ both land ab…

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Horse riding holidays in Spain: beach and mountain

…kit to dry, and dinners long enough to relive every stride. Ferry access via Santander suits anyone bringing serious gear. Tell us your club's dates /en/ c…

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Getting here: Santander and Bilbao to the Saja valley

…ings. Groups flying from several cities often meet here. By ferry Direct sailings from the south of England dock in Santander, under an hour from the house…

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