Things to do in Santander, Cantabria: The Best Sights & Landmarks

November 5, 2021 Darleen Reid

In Santander, enjoy the beautiful beaches of Playa de la Magdalena and El Sardinero, a historic city center, and an epic planetarium, all while breathing in glorious coastal air. Of course, there are plenty of gorgeous Gothic cathedrals that will impress and inspire.
Restaurants in Santander

1. Palacio Real de La Magdalena

Avenida de La Reina Victoria s/n, 39005 Santander Spain +34 942 20 30 84 [email protected] http://palaciomagdalena.com
Excellent
58%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,551 reviews

Palacio Real de La Magdalena

Reviewed By Zugersee53 - Nicosia, Cyprus

Great outside walk around the building with excellent views in all directions. A must to participate on the guided tours inside the building. Guided tour is in Spanish.

2. Parque de Cabo Mayor

Avenida del Faro s/n, 39012 Santander Spain http://www.puertosantander.es/farocabomayor
Excellent
66%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 552 reviews

Parque de Cabo Mayor

Reviewed By HappySharingCompany - Altorf, France

Cabo Mayor Semaphore is a reminder of the Fiterra one in a smaller size it offers a beautiful sightseeing view on the Mouros Islands and as in Fisterra 260 degrees sea view. deligthed in early evening to watch the Sunset. Happy Sharing Happy Outside

3. Ermita de la Virgen del Mar

San Roman, 39012 Santander Spain
Excellent
57%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 210 reviews

Ermita de la Virgen del Mar

The hermitage, which only opens for mass and for the annual celebrations, is a very simple building that was constructed in the 17th century to house the statue of Nuestra Señora del Mar (Our Lady of the Sea), Santander's much-loved patron saint.

4. Puerto Chico

Zona Maritima, s/n, 39004 Santander Spain http://santanderspain.info/1-la-bahia
Excellent
43%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 331 reviews

Puerto Chico

Puerto Chico (Little Harbor) is the very core of Santander, from earlier times when it was the home of the city's fishing fleet. Pleasure craft moor here today and it offers splendid views of the bay and access to the Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria.

5. Centro de Arte Faro Cabo Mayor

Avda del Faro s/n, 39012 Santander Spain [email protected] http://www.puertosantander.es/farocabomayor/
Excellent
47%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 116 reviews

Centro de Arte Faro Cabo Mayor

Lighthouse on the Cabo Mayor in Santander which now houses an art gallery with permanent collection by local artist Eduardo Sanz and further Spanish artists, as well as a space for temporary exhibits and a collection of lighthouse memorabilia.

Reviewed By Carlos-ovil - Cologne, Germany

Nice walk or even you can go by car if you are lazy. Great collection of different artists in an environment as good as the collection. Worth the visit!!

6. Parroquia Santisimo Cristo

Calle Somorrostro S/N Bajo, 39002 Santander Spain +34 942 21 15 63 [email protected]
Excellent
55%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 75 reviews

Parroquia Santisimo Cristo

7. Sacred Heart Church

Calle de San Jose 15, 39003 Santander Spain +34 942 21 34 50
Excellent
50%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 48 reviews

Sacred Heart Church

8. Muralla de Santander

Plaza Porticada o Plaza Velarde Junto a la Delegación de Hacienda, 39001 Santander Spain +34 942 20 30 99 http://anillocultural.com
Excellent
61%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 59 reviews

Muralla de Santander

9. Refugio Antiaereo

Plaza del Principe, 39001 Santander Spain +34 942 20 30 99 http://anillocultural.com
Excellent
59%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 148 reviews

Refugio Antiaereo

10. Ruta del Incendio

Calle de Cadiz 16 Lugar de salida de la ruta, 39002 Santander Spain http://santanderspain.info/informacion-turistica-local-e-informacion-al-visitante/
Excellent
56%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Ruta del Incendio

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