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Theatrical Visit to Napoleonic Santoña

By Servicios turísticos Nicolás Chuzeville
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Overview

On this visit your guide will be the French emperor himself who will guide you through the fortifications of what was the impregnable square of the French troops in the War of Independence.

Such was its strategic importance that it came to be called “The French Gibraltar” or the “Gibraltar of the North”.

Dare to have a fun and different time while learning about the history and culture of the place.

Activity location

  • Letras gigantes de SANTOÑA
    • 11 Paseo Pereda
    • 39740, Santoña, Cantabria, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Letras gigantes de SANTOÑA
    • 11 Paseo Pereda
    • 39740, Santoña, Cantabria, Spain

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour includes going up and down stairs

Activity itinerary

Letras gigantes de SANTOÑA
  • 15m
At that point we will give the introduction to the visit, you will meet the French emperor who will teach you how to parade appropriately to carry out the visit and obey the basic orders of a military troop. High! Firm! In formation of 3! Take cover!
Fuerte de San Martin
  • 20m
We will see the fortification located at the foot of the monument to the bicentenary of the capitulation of the Napoleonic troops and we will learn about the history of the Napoleonic capitulation and the role of the French, Spanish and British troops in it.
Virgen del Puerto
  • 20m
After climbing the stairs that give access to the monument to the Virgen del Puerto we will enjoy one of the best views of the bay of Santoña in addition to knowing the reason for the location of this monument to the Patroness of Santoña at the entrance to the bay as well as the mystery of the faces engraved on its base.
Fuerte San Carlos
  • 35m
To get to this 17th century fort, we will have previously visited San Martín beach, the monument to the Virgen del Puerto with the pertinent explanations. Once we arrive at the fort we will interpret this fortification, the location of the cannons, its strategic defensive role before returning through the old quarry to the San Martín fort.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLetras gigantes de SANTOÑA
    • 11 Paseo Pereda
    • 39740, Santoña, Cantabria, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELetras gigantes de SANTOÑA
    • 11 Paseo Pereda
    • 39740, Santoña, Cantabria, Spain

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