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Santander ( UK: / ˌsæntənˈdɛər, - tæn -/ SAN-tən-DAIR, -tan-, US: / ˌsɑːntɑːnˈdɛər / SAHN-tahn-DAIR, [3] [4] Spanish: [santanˈdeɾ]) is the capital of the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain. It has a population of 172,000 (2017). [5] . It is a port city located in the northern coast of the Iberian Peninsula, facing the Cantabrian Sea .
- Spain
- 26 BC, as Portus Victoriae Iuliobrigensium, 9 January 1755, granting the title of city
- 15 m (49 ft)
- 39001-39012
Santander (Cantabria), in the north of Spain, is a combination of green mountain landscapes with white sand beaches, elegant mansions and palatial architecture with avant-garde buildings and the unmistakeable echo of its seafaring past. Many cities within a city, perfect for discovering.
- Have Easy Walking Trips at Paseo de Pereda. Start your Santander trip slowly by wandering around Paseo de Pereda. It is a waterfront walkway stretching 800 meters long between Puerto Chico and Santander Cathedral.
- Live Like a Local in Puerto Chico. Continue taking things easy on your Santander trip by going to Puerto Chico. This district is in the city center and north of the marina.
- Ride a Boat in Santander Bay. Take it up a notch and join a leisurely cruise in the Bay of Santander. It is one of Spain's most treasured gems as it is part of the Club of the Most Beautiful Bays of the World.
- Tour Around Magdalena Peninsula. Set close to the entrance of Santander Bay is La Magdalena Peninsula. It is a 69-acre park covered with trees and meadows with beaches and rocky shorelines encompassing the area.
- Centro Botín. Santander's newest and splashiest landmark, this ambitious waterfront arts and cultural centre opened to great fanfare in 2017. The futuristic two-block…
- Cuevas de Monte Castillo. Of these four World Heritage–listed caves 30km southwest of Santander, two – El Castillo and Las Monedas – are open for 45-minute guided visits (in…
- Península de la Magdalena. At the eastern tip of the bay, this sprawling parkland is perfect for a stroll, and popular with picnickers. Kids will enjoy the resident seals, sea lions…
- Palacio de la Magdalena. The eclectically styled, English-inspired palace crowning the Península de la Magdalena was built between 1908 and 1912 as a gift from Santander to Spain…
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Apr 4, 2024 · 1. Relax on the Beach. 2. Explore the Magdalena Peninsula. 3. See Palacio de la Magdalena. 4. Go on a City Cruise around the Bay. 5. Admire the Architecture of Catedral de Santander. 6. Visit Centro Botín. 7. Walk along the Coastal Path. 8. Visit Santander’s Museums. 9. Go Surfing. 10. Shop at Mercado de la Esperanza. 11. Enjoy some Water Sports.
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Santander. In Santander, enjoy the beautiful beaches of Playa de la Magdalena and El Sardinero, a historic city center, and an epic planetarium, all while breathing in glorious coastal air. Of course, there are plenty of gorgeous Gothic cathedrals that will impress and inspire. Read more.
