Things to do in Santander (Cantabria) - Attractions in Santander

Historical Monuments in Santander

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The Edificio Banco de Santander is perhaps the most emblematic building in Santander. It has been the headquarters of Banco Santan

Islands in Santander

Isla de Mouro

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Mouro Island, in the autonomous community of Cantabria, is located right at the entrance of Santander Bay, opposite the Magdale

Markets in Santander

Mercado de la Esperanza

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This market is located in the centre of Santander, opposite San Francisco church. It is a modernist building, built in approximate

Squares in Santander

Plaza Porticada (Plaza Velarde)

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Shopping Malls in Santander

Mercado del Este

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This mall is located in the center of Santander, at the corner of Calle Hernan Cortes and Calle Lepanto, near the Paseo de Pereda.

Of Touristic Interest in Santander

Isla Mouro Lighthouse

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Mouro Lighthouse Island is located just before the Bay of Santander. It was put into service on February 15, 1860 and stands 38.7

City Halls in Santander

Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Santander)

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As usual, Santander's city hall is located in the financial and commercial heart of the city, near the cathedral and the Plaza Por

Cliffs in Santander

Cabo Mayor

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This great headland is located near Santander, in the town of Cueto, and is formed by limestones of the Cretaceous period. It's a

Exhibitions in Santander

Palace Pier

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Beaches in Santander

Virgen del Mar Beach

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Nature Reserves in Santander

Peña Cabarga

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From Santander you can see, at the end of the river, a mountain with several antennas on top. This is Peña Cabarga, a 569-m mounta

Museums in Santander

Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico

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This is so much more than an aquarium. In its 3,000 square metres of exhibitions, as well as the usual sharks (there are just smal

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Churches in Santander

Iglesia de San Francisco

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This church is located opposite the Mercado de la Esperanza. It has an interesting history: it dates to before the year 1260, when

Gardens in Santander

Jardines de Pereda

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Everything about the 19th-century Los Jardines de Pereda reminds me of a period film. As you walk through them, you can almost see

Statues in Santander

Felix Rodriguez de la Fuente Monument

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A statue located at the Royal Site of the Magdalene, and dedicated to Felix Rodriguez de la Fuente, known for his TV show Man and

Historical Monuments in Santander

Cloister of the Santander Cathedral

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The Cloister of the Santander Cathedral is located within the cathedral itself. The courtyard used to be full of orange trees but

Villages in Santander

Península de la Magdalena

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Sports Centers in Santander

Centro de Alto Rendimiento de Vela Príncipe Felipe

At the end of the marina in Puerto Chico area, is the "Prince Philip" Specialized Center of High Performance Sailing, a school off

Things to do in Santander

The top 208 attractions in Santander