The Cabo Mayor Lighthouse is located in a large green area about 2km from the city centre and has a cafe with spectacular views of the Cantabrian Sea and city of Santander.
The rock formations surrounding this lighthouse are quite peculiar and it's a good place to take a walk and get away from the city.
At first glance, it may seem like visiting the lighthouse of Santander is like visiting any other lighthouse. But it's not. From the high cliffs, you can see the waves crashing against the rocks, enjoy the wonderful views of the bay, and explore the cape as it drops off into the somewhat frightening abyss.
Whenever I visit Santander I always try to make a quick visit. You can see it all in about an hour and a half and it's very worth it.
This area lies about 2km along the coast to the west of Santander. It’s the sporting area of a city and offers many activities. You can drive there easily, but it also makes for a nice bike ride or walk if you’d prefer. From here there are magnificent views of the surrounding cliffs.
The views are beautiful and the cliffs can be quite scary. I've been told that they once held trials there and the guilty parties were thrown off the cliffs. I'm not sure if the story is true, but still...
I really recommend visiting, if only for the wonderful views.
