Santander Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain
About Santander
In 2018, Santander was home to 172,000 people. The port is still very active and a regular ferry service operates to the United Kingdom. Fish and seafood dominate the local cuisine. The city has a mild climate typical of the Spanish northern coastline with frequent rainfall and stable temperatures. Cold snaps and heat waves are very rare. There appear to be good practical reasons for ancient settlers to have chosen the north side of the bay, sheltered from it and safer from the storms of the Bay of Biscay, on the north side of the promontory of Somorrostro and along the ancient Becedo estuary. Moreover, the hillside provided good visibility for spotting potential attackers, making this the ideal place for the foundation of a stable settlement, which was to evolve throughout the Middle Ages
Top Attractions in Santander
Explore the best things to see and do in Santander:
- ★Alameda de Oviedo
- ★Banco de España
- ★Banco Español de Crédito
- ★Biblioteca Menéndez Pelayo
- ★Bullfighting Museum
- ★Casa Pardo
- ★Casa Pombo
- ★Cathedral
Where to Eat in Santander
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴100 montaditos Sevilla Tapas
- 🍴Bar Súper Döner Kebab Asia
- 🍴Bodega Fuente Dé
- 🍴Cañadio
- 🍴Casona del Judío
- 🍴El Figón
Where to Stay in Santander
- 🏨Gran Hotel Sardinero
- 🏨Hospedaje Magallanes
- 🏨Hotel Bahia
- 🏨Hotel Chiqui
- 🏨Hotel Las Brisas
- 🏨Hotel Silken Coliseum
Santander Travel Guide Sections
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