The 10 Best Free Things to do in Santander, Cantabria

January 12, 2022 Veronika Gaddis

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. 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
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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

2. Parque de Matalenas

Avda del Faro s/n, 39012 Santander Spain
Excellent
63%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 119 reviews

Parque de Matalenas

3. Playa Primera de El Sardinero

Plaza de Italia, 39005 Santander Spain https://www.turismodecantabria.com/disfrutala/playas/11-playa-primera-del-sardinero
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,360 reviews

Playa Primera de El Sardinero

Reviewed By HappySharingCompany - Altorf, France

Lovely Sandy beach clear Water for another visit to Saint James on Camino Santiago Retourno in Santander. Calm Waters and marvelous sunbathing really liked it Sardinero Playa is so beautiful and large it about 3 kms i guess and can be 200m large sand playa from sea water. Vamos a la Playa Happy Sharing Happy Outside

4. Playa de Matalenas

Santander Spain
Excellent
62%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 271 reviews

Playa de Matalenas

Reviewed By AAS5803 - London, United Kingdom

You can either walk around and enjoy the view above or go to the beach during summer season. Crystal clear water, perfect sand and amazing location.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Playa de El Puntal

Somo, Santander Spain +34 942 21 67 53 http://www.losreginas.com
Excellent
68%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 630 reviews

Playa de El Puntal

Reviewed By HappySharingCompany - Altorf, France

A little boat tour to reach the Playa and Vamos wonderful times sunbathing on clear sandy beach alloing to swim in the Ocean. Happy Sharing Happy Outside. .

8. Playa de Bikini

39005 Santander Spain
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 144 reviews

Playa de Bikini

9. Peninsula of Magdalena

Santander Spain +34 942 20 30 84 http://turismo.santander.es/en/get-to-know-the-city/itineraries/la-peninsula-de-la-magdalena/
Excellent
65%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,763 reviews

Peninsula of Magdalena

Reviewed By bgillat - Amherst, United States

Well preserved building in the middle of this beautiful park makes the Peninsula of Magdalena a great place to visit with families and friends. Highly recommended

10. 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!!

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