San Sebastián de Garabandal Day Trip
Day Trip Details
At the designated time, we'll set off toward western Cantabria passing the lovely landscapes of the Saja-Nansa Natural Park.
After an approximately 1-hour journey, we'll reach San Sebastián de Garabandal, a beautiful mountain town where various Marian apparitions in the 1960s. Specifically, between 1961 and 1965, four school girls who weren't related confirmed that they saw the apparition of the Archangel Michael and the Virgin Mary.
We'll tell you about these events as we stroll along the town's picturesque streets, where we'll visit the Iglesia de San Sebastián. If you embark on the morning day trip, you'll be able to attend mass in this church, which dates back to the 17th century.
We'll continue our tour of the town in the Santuario de los Pinos, a site where, according to tradition, the school girls saw the apparition of the Virgin Mary. If you go on the day trip on Saturday afternoon, you'll have the chance to pray the rosary in this pine forest.
Finally, we'll start our journey back to the starting point, where we'll conclude this 5.5-hour day trip.
Schedule & Pickup Points
The day trip includes pickup at the following locations:
Day Trip from Santander
- We'll depart from your hotel in the center.
- If you're not staying in the capital of Cantabria, or you're staying further away, you'll need to make your way to the following meeting point in the city: the bus stop on Calle Castelar, 25.
In both cases, pickup will take place at 9 am and 3 pm.
Day Trip from Torrelavega
- We'll pick you up at the Pabellón Municipal La Habana Vieja bus stop, located on Calle Pintor Varela s/n, at 9:30 am and 3:30 pm.
More Information
Duration
5h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Pickup at hotels in the center of Santander and return transfer
Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Not included
Food and beverages
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Exploring Cantabria
Corporate name: EXPLORING CANTABRIA HAYEDOS ROBLE, S.L.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
