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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Weather in Santander
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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°17Feb
15°12Mar
16°16Apr
18°14May
19°19Jun
23°14Jul
24°14Aug
25°12Sep
23°14Oct
22°13Nov
18°15Dec
14°17Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Santander
Sardinero
2.2 km away
Playa del Sardinero
2.4 km away
Playa Los Peligros
2.5 km away
Playa de La Concha
2.5 km away
Playa del Camello
2.8 km away
El Camello Beach
2.8 km away
Playa de la Magdalena
2.8 km away
Playa de Los Molinucos
3.1 km away
Things to do in Santander
Palacio de la Magdalena
palace
3.5 km
Centro Botín
cultural center
0.3 km
0.4 km
Palacio de los Deportes de Santander
stadium arena
1.9 km
Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria
history museum
0.3 km
Museo Maritimo
museum
1.1 km
Palacete del Embarcadero
cultural center
0.5 km
Matalenas
park
3.2 km
Getting there
Santander Airport · 4.4 km
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