Beach near Santander, Spain

Santander Travel Guide

Spain

Santander is a city of 182,700 people on Spain’s northern coast. It is the capital of Cantabria and a regional centre on the Bay of Biscay.

Most air travellers arrive at Santander Airport (SDR), which serves the city. The nearby coastline includes Sardinero, a named beach and cultural property 2.2 kilometres from Santander.

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Local time

182,700

Population

582 miles away

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Weather in Santander

Mon

28°

Tue

25°

Wed

34°

Know before you go

Pays in EUR

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +34

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Spain for good service but is not obligatory. Locals may round up slightly or leave a small amount.

Best time to visit Santander

Jan

14°17

Feb

15°12

Mar

16°16

Apr

18°14

May

19°19

Jun

23°14

Jul

24°14

Aug

25°12

Sep

23°14

Oct

22°13

Nov

18°15

Dec

14°17

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Santander

  • Sardinero

    Sardinero

    2.2 km away

  • Playa del Sardinero

    Playa del Sardinero

    2.4 km away

  • Playa Los Peligros

    Playa Los Peligros

    2.5 km away

  • Playa de La Concha

    Playa de La Concha

    2.5 km away

  • Playa del Camello

    Playa del Camello

    2.8 km away

  • El Camello Beach

    El Camello Beach

    2.8 km away

  • Playa de la Magdalena

    Playa de la Magdalena

    2.8 km away

  • Playa de Los Molinucos

    Playa de Los Molinucos

    3.1 km away

Things to do in Santander

  1. Palacio de la Magdalena

    palace

    3.5 km

  2. Centro Botín

    cultural center

    0.3 km

  3. Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria

    art museum

    0.4 km

  4. Palacio de los Deportes de Santander

    music venue

    1.9 km

  5. MUPAC - Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria

    history museum

    0.3 km

  6. Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico

    aquarium

    2 km

  7. Palacete del Embarcadero

    cultural center

    0.5 km

  8. Matalenas

    park

    3.2 km

Getting there

Santander Airport · 4.4 km

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