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Tours & day trips
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City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Magdalena Palace Train
Food, drink & nightlife
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from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal
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Private walking tour of the Peninsula and the Magdalene Palace
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Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay
What to do in Santander
Popular places to visit
Palacio de la Magdalena
Experience the ostentatious splendor of a palatial home where members of the Spanish royal family used to take their summer vacations.
Santander Cathedral
This fortress-like building is actually two churches combined and stands on a pile of Roman ruins. Inside, see religious works of art and sacred relics.
Banco Santander
Consider the importance of this institution in the banking world while you marvel at the building’s vast hole through which vehicles pass.
Gran Casino del Sardinero
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Gran Casino del Sardinero during your travels in Santander? Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Cabo Mayor Lighthouse
Go up to a 19th-century cliff top lighthouse for fabulous sea views and to study its rich collection of art.
Cantabria Maritime Museum
Come face to face with undersea creatures and learn about the local fishing industry and its traditions at this fascinating museum.
Mercado La Esperanza
Browse the eclectic range of Cantabrian food at the stalls spread across the two floors of this iconic market hall.
Centro Botín
You can browse the exhibits at Centro Botín, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Santander. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Jardines de Piquio
Delight in the colors and scents of a public garden that sits above two beaches. Enjoy the stellar views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Areas of Santander
Santander City Centre
Travellers come to Santander City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza Porticada and Centro Botín while you're in town.
Puertochico
The pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Puertochico. A stop by Chico Port or Bay of Biscay might round out your trip.
Cabildo de Arriba
The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Cabildo de Arriba. A stop by Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion or Sotileza Mural might round out your trip.
Castilla-Hermida
Beaches and waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Castilla-Hermida. Make a stop by top sights like La Marga Park while you're exploring the area.
Porrúa
Pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Porrúa. Make a stop by top sights like Iglesia de las Salesas Reales while you're exploring the area.
La Gándara
Check out the beaches, shopping and waterfront views while spending some time in La Gándara. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Plaza de Canadio or Chico Port.
