2 days in Santander
About the city
Country: Spain Province: Cantabria
Comarca: Bay of Santander
Santander is one of the most charming and beautiful cities on Spain’s north coast, and an ideal destination for a short break.
💎 Nestled between the sea and the mountains, this city delights visitors with its aristocratic air, its 19th-century buildings, its charming pavement cafés and its spectacular bay, regarded as one of the loveliest in the world.
Day 1 evening
Arrival to Santander
Day 2
1
Paseo de Pereda
✔️ Begin your tour in Paseo de Pereda where you can pick up some information in the tourist office.
Stroll around at your own pace, and soak up the elegant atmosphere.
Stroll around at your own pace, and soak up the elegant atmosphere.
2
Plaza Porticada
🏛️ This neoclassical square is one of the liveliest places as well as an symbolic landmark in the city.
3
Catedral de Santander
Discover the cathedrals around the area
⛪ Church of El Cristo
⛪ Catedral de Santander
⛪ Church of La Compañía
📷 This is a good place to take a few photos and discover some of the legends about the origins of the city.
⛪ Church of El Cristo
⛪ Catedral de Santander
⛪ Church of La Compañía
📷 This is a good place to take a few photos and discover some of the legends about the origins of the city.
4
Paseo Menéndez Pelayo
🏁 Visit the House-Museum and library of Menéndez Pelayo, one of the region’s great thinkers.
In 1912 it was opened to the public with some furniture and fittings preserved in the same place.
In 1912 it was opened to the public with some furniture and fittings preserved in the same place.
5
Plaza de la Esperanza
🐟 Visit to the Esperanza market, where they sell some of the best fresh fish in Spain.
6
Jesus de monasterio
Take a little time off for shopping.
🛍️ Continue along the streets of Jesús de Monasterio and San Fernando, Santander’s main shopping district, the ideal place to find a gift or a souvenir of your trip.
🍽️ For lunch, you'll find several restaurants nearby perfect for enjoying Santander’s traditional coastal cuisine.
🛍️ Continue along the streets of Jesús de Monasterio and San Fernando, Santander’s main shopping district, the ideal place to find a gift or a souvenir of your trip.
🍽️ For lunch, you'll find several restaurants nearby perfect for enjoying Santander’s traditional coastal cuisine.
7
Palacete del Embarcadero
⛴️ A boat trip starts here, with a small boat to take you around the bay.
There is an incredible view of the city from the sea, which makes this one-hour trip a wonderful experience.
There is an incredible view of the city from the sea, which makes this one-hour trip a wonderful experience.
8
Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico
🏁 A well worth a stop to see the modern aquariums and learn more about humanity’s relationship with the sea.
9
Playa Los Peligros
⛱️ Los Peligros and La Magdalena beaches are both a good place to cool off and spend the rest of the afternoon.
Day 3
1
Magdalena Peninsula
Spend the morning exploring the Magdalena peninsula, one of the most beautiful and attractive areas in Santander.
Tip: This is a large area of around 25 hectares, so if you don’t feel like walking, you can always hop on the “Magdaleno” sightseeing train which runs all around the park.
Don't miss
⛱️ Los Bikinis beach
🏁 La Cerda lighthouse
🏰 Magdalena Palace
✔️ See the three caravels donated to Santander by a sailor
🐧 Marine Park mini zoo
Tip: This is a large area of around 25 hectares, so if you don’t feel like walking, you can always hop on the “Magdaleno” sightseeing train which runs all around the park.
Don't miss
⛱️ Los Bikinis beach
🏁 La Cerda lighthouse
🏰 Magdalena Palace
✔️ See the three caravels donated to Santander by a sailor
🐧 Marine Park mini zoo
2
Plaza Italia
💎 Here you’ll find the majestic and iconic Gran Casino, built in 1916, dominating the city skyline and adding to its fin-de-siecle atmosphere.
🍽️ This area is full of pavement cafés with views over the beach, ideal for lunch or a snack while enjoying the salty sea breezes.
🍽️ This area is full of pavement cafés with views over the beach, ideal for lunch or a snack while enjoying the salty sea breezes.
3
Playa Del Camello
💎 See Santander's magnificent beaches
There are several to choose from, including Playa del Camello, La Concha, or the Sardinero beaches (over a kilometre long).
🏄 Experience sunbathing on fine golden sand and gazing at the views… or you can even try surfing.
🌅 To finish off your trip, you can’t miss one of the most special events in Santander: sunset.
There are several to choose from, including Playa del Camello, La Concha, or the Sardinero beaches (over a kilometre long).
🏄 Experience sunbathing on fine golden sand and gazing at the views… or you can even try surfing.
🌅 To finish off your trip, you can’t miss one of the most special events in Santander: sunset.
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