Short Hotel Breaks in Santander
The regional capital of Cantabria is perfect to explore with or without a car. Santander offers a stylish beachfront, a grand casino, excellent shopping, bustling bars and fine seafood restaurants and tapas bars.
Shopper's Paradise
Choose from smart shops and vibrant markets. Always popular with tourists is Santander's oldest market, the Mercado de la Esperanza and the city's main market, Mercado de Mexico. You'll find may products here are cheaper than in the UK from leather goods and ceramics to olive oil and clothing.
Choice of beaches
Santander has several superb beaches including Playa del Sardinero, Playa de la Concha and Playa de la Magdalena, all of which can be easily reached from the port.
Rich in Culture
If it's culture you want to check out the Museum of Fine Arts or the Regional Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology. There's also a Maritime Museum that brings the city's rich seafaring history vividly to life.
A short bus or taxi journey will take you to the Peninsula of Magdalena, where you'll find the magnificent Magdalena Palace.
Find out more about Santander
To find out more about Santander visit our Santander City Guide.


