Santander - Cantabrian Coast

Travel Guide

El Sardinero Beach showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and a coastal town
Jardines de Piquio showing a beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
Matalenas Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach
Parque de Matalenas featuring a garden and a river or creek
El Sardinero Beach featuring rocky coastline, a beach and general coastal views

Where to stay in Santander - Cantabrian Coast

Banco Santander featuring heritage architecture

Santander City Centre

Santander City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Jardines de Pereda or Centro Botín.

Santander City Centre
Monumento a Los Raqueros showing a statue or sculpture, a bay or harbor and outdoor art

Puertochico

The beaches and 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.

Puertochico
This very high statue of a woman looking through a telescope in central Santander is called Into the future

Cabildo de Arriba

The pristine beaches and captivating 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.

Cabildo de Arriba
Castro Urdiales, Cantabria, Spain
Photo by Ignacio Pérez Anguio (CC BY-SA)

Ontón

If you're spending some time in Ontón, Bay of Biscay and Punta Lamie are top sights worth seeing.

Ontón
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Castilla-Hermida

Pristine beaches and captivating 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.

Castilla-Hermida
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Tetuán

Pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Tetuán. Make a stop by top sights like The Cathedral while you're exploring the area.

Tetuán
Hotel Bahia
Hotel Bahia
4 out of 5
C/ Cádiz, 22, Santander, Cantabria
The price is SAR 289 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
SAR 289
SAR 318 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 4 February 2025

Hotel Bahia
Hotel Bed4U Santander
Hotel Bed4U Santander
3 out of 5
AVENIDA DE PARAYAS 2A, Santander
The price is SAR 267 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
SAR 267
SAR 293 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews)
A* service thank you
"Would recommend thanks"

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

Hotel Bed4U Santander
Hotel Silken Rio Santander
Hotel Silken Rio Santander
4 out of 5
Avenida Reina Victoria, 153, Santander, Cantabria
The price is SAR 205 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 205
SAR 225 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (519 reviews)
"Superb value. Super clean and modern. Very friendly and helpful staff. Close to good resaurants and bars. Plus adjacent to the.beach. We'll be back."

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Hotel Silken Rio Santander
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Estudios Aranzazu
Estudios Aranzazu
2 out of 5
Mies del Valle, 4, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7/10 Good! (226 reviews)
"The accommodation was very good for the price, location was quite central and it had a 24h reception."

Reviewed on 23 October 2023

Estudios Aranzazu
Apartamentos Alday
Apartamentos Alday
3.5 out of 5
Calle Gutiérrez Solana 39, Maliano, Camargo
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Camargo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal and Cabarceno ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (79 reviews)
stay before the flight
"it was lovely, very clean and big enough for a night, the only suggestion would be for the apartment to provide some coffee and milk or tea to ge able to make in the morning but it was really nice."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Apartamentos Alday
Cozy apartment in the heart of Santander
Cozy apartment in the heart of Santander
Santander
Stay at this apartment in Santander. Popular attractions Plaza Méjico and Iglesia de las Salesas Reales are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
Stay in Santander
"We had a great stay, the host was incredibly helpful and gave lots of tips on places to visit. The apartment was in a great location to explore Santander with plenty of space and all the essentials provided. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 14 April 2022

Cozy apartment in the heart of Santander
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Popular places to visit

El Sardinero Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach

El Sardinero Beach

4.5/5(18 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, El Sardinero Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santander. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

El Sardinero Beach
Palacio de la Magdalena featuring a garden, heritage architecture and a house

Palacio de la Magdalena

5/5(24 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Santander with a stop at Palacio de la Magdalena. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Palacio de la Magdalena
Comillas Beach

Comillas Beach

4.5/5(13 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Comillas Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Comillas City Center. Stroll along the seaside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Comillas Beach
Santander Cathedral featuring heritage architecture

Santander Cathedral

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Find out about the history of Santander when you take a trip to Santander Cathedral. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Santander Cathedral
Where the sand meet up the blue sky with a fine line

Laredo Beach

4/5(1 review)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Laredo Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Laredo. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

Laredo Beach
beautiful views of Cantabria

San Vicente de La Barquera Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, San Vicente de La Barquera Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to San Vicente de la Barquera. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

San Vicente de La Barquera Beach