Cantabria and the Picos De Europa - Green Spain

GREEN SPAIN – CANTABRIA AND THE PICOS DE EUROPA

 

18 – 27 October 2026

Sunday – Tuesday

10 Days

From £1,389

 

Cantabria in northern Spain offers a stunning coastline, an enviable range of historic villages and ports and the beautiful Picos de Europa mountains.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Isla   |   Santillana del Mar   |   Comillas   |   Picos de Europa   |   San Vincente   |   Potes   |   Castro Urdiales   |   Santona   |   Bilbao

 

DAY ONE – Travel to Spain

We depart from your home early and travel south Plymouth to board the Brittany Ferries ferry to Santander. Relax and enjoy a night on board the ship, where inside cabins are provided. Enjoy award winning service and top-class facilities, including a choice of restaurants, stylish lounges and comfortable cabins.

 

DAY TWO – Arrival in Isla

We arrive at Santander at around 14:00 and make the short journey to our hotel in Isla with where we are met with a welcome drink and appetisers. You’ll have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY THREE – Isla

A day at leisure to relax, in the village or enjoying the hotel’s facilities.

 

DAY FOUR – Santillana del Mar and Comillas

Today we visit Santillana del Mar, a fascinating village on the World Heritage List, best described as a living museum. Stroll the cobbled streets and visit the many artisan shops offering local arts and crafts. In the afternoon stop in Comillas, the ‘City of Archbishops’ with its grand architecture and historic centre, before returning to Isla.

 

DAY FIVE – Picos de Europa National Park, San Vincente and Potes

A full day today to the impressive Picos De Europa mountain range. We’ll stop San Vicente, a picturesque town on the coast with the astonishing backdrop of the Picos de Europa. Before joining the River Deva Valley, passing through a canyon, and on to Potes, a mediaeval town with traditional buildings, wooden balconies and surrounded by mountains. A lovely market town set high in the mountains.

 

DAY SIX – Castro Urdiales and Santona

Today we travel to the traditional fishing village of Castro Urdiales with its pretty harbour and attractive centre, before we visit Santona. 

 

DAY SEVEN – Bilbao

A day today to explore Bilbao which has the internationally renowned Guggenheim Museum. There is also a historic quarter with seven pedestrianised streets running perpendicular to the river.

 

DAY EIGHT – Isla

A day at leisure to relax, in the village or enjoying the hotel’s facilities.

 

DAY NINE – Departure and Overnight Crossing

Today we will leave our hotel and make our journey back to Santander for our 17:00 overnight ferry crossing, where inside cabins are provided. 

 

DAY TEN – Plymouth and Home

We arrive back in Plymouth at around 14:00 following our overnight crossing and continue our journey home.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

Return overnight ferry crossings (Plymouth/Santander return)

2 nights accommodation on Brittany Ferries crossing, inside 2 berth cabins

7 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Welcome drink with appetisers on arrival at the hotel

Porterage on arrival and departure at the hotel

Wine and water with dinner each evening

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Music in the hotel bar each evening

Wine tasting one evening at the hotel.

 

HOTEL OLIMPO, ISLA, SPAIN

Discover a unique enclave where the sea and nature blend in harmony. Located on a small peninsula with panoramic views of the Cantabrian Sea, the Hotel Olimpo is a 4-star hotel on a small peninsula in the town of Isla. The centre of Isla village is only a short walk away. All the hotels 70 guest bedrooms have private facilities, balcony and a pleasant view over the sea or gardens. The hotel also has a bright restaurant with a nautical theme, large bar, lifts, terrace, quiet lounges, shop, hairdresser and sauna/solarium.

All bathrooms have walk-in showers, and all single rooms are twin/double for sole occupancy.

 

PLEASE NOTE: All cabins have air-conditioning with individual temperature control, en-suite facilities, radio & alarm. Linen, towels and toiletries are provided.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Currency on board all Brittany Ferries is EUROs only.

 

PLEASE NOTE: the hotel’s kitchen and restaurant open at 8pm each evening.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  As the UK is no longer in the European Union, there are changes being brought in by Europe it is ESSENTIAL that you read SECTION 14 of our BCH ABTOT Trading Charter (& Booking Conditions) this will inform you of all the up-to-date documents required for travelling into Europe.

 

Passport & Visa Requirements:    https://www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

 

ETIAS Vis system:    www.etiasvisa.com

 

Health:   https://www.nhs.uk

 

JONES HOLIDAYS cannot accept any liability for the consequences of your failure to have the relevant documents when travelling into Europe, so please ensure that you read all the necessary information and apply for any documents required.

Currency in Spain - Euro

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

Return overnight ferry crossings (Plymouth/Santander return)

2 nights accommodation on Brittany Ferries crossing, inside 2 berth cabins

7 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Welcome drink with appetisers on arrival at the hotel

Porterage on arrival and departure at the hotel

Wine and water with dinner each evening

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Music in the hotel bar each evening

Wine tasting one evening at the hotel.

 

HOTEL OLIMPO, ISLA, SPAIN

Discover a unique enclave where the sea and nature blend in harmony. Located on a small peninsula with panoramic views of the Cantabrian Sea, the Hotel Olimpo is a 4-star hotel on a small peninsula in the town of Isla. The centre of Isla village is only a short walk away. All the hotels 70 guest bedrooms have private facilities, balcony and a pleasant view over the sea or gardens. The hotel also has a bright restaurant with a nautical theme, large bar, lifts, terrace, quiet lounges, shop, hairdresser and sauna/solarium.

All bathrooms have walk-in showers, and all single rooms are twin/double for sole occupancy.

 

PLEASE NOTE: All cabins have air-conditioning with individual temperature control, en-suite facilities, radio & alarm. Linen, towels and toiletries are provided.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Currency on board all Britany Ferries is EUROs only

 

PLEASE NOTE: the hotel’s kitchen and restaurant open at 8pm each evening

 

PLEASE NOTE:  As the UK is no longer in the European Union, there are changes being brought in by Europe it is ESSENTIAL that you read SECTION 14 of our BCH ABTOT Trading Charter (& Booking Conditions) this will inform you of all the up-to-date documents required for travelling into Europe.

 

Passport & Visa Requirements:   https://www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

 

ETIAS Vis system:   www.etiasvisa.com

 

Health:  https://www.nhs.uk

 

JONES HOLIDAYS cannot accept any liability for the consequences of your failure to have the relevant documents when travelling into Europe, so please ensure that you read all the necessary information and apply for any documents required.

 

Currency in Spain - Euro

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Television	Lift
Bar	Hairdryer
Restaurant	Wi-Fi
Lounge
Swimming pool (outdoor)
Gym

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
10	18 - 27 OCT 2026	SUNDAY	£1,389	£260SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAY INSURANCE			£88

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-

Hotel Olimpo, Isla Spain