Santander ferry port
Ferry port facilities, directions and transport information
Brittany Ferries offer luxurious cruises to Santander from Portsmouth and Plymouth. Santander Ferry Port is located in the heart of the city of Santander within easy walking distance of shopping and city attractions.
For onward driving, Santander is situated on the Cantabria coast in Spain with excellent links by road and rail to all areas of Spain and southern France.
Where is Santander Ferry Port?
Santander harbour map
Address & contact details
Estación Maritima
Santander
39002
Tel: (34) 9 42 36 06 11
GPS co-ordinates: 43.459107,-3.806398
Santander Ferry Port Facilities
Cafeteria
The cafeteria is on the ground floor.
Facilities for the disabled
Access to the terminal is possible for disabled passengers. There are disabled toilet facilities.
Telephones
Coin and phonecard payphones can be found in the terminal.
Tourist Information
There is a tourist information desk in the terminal which is open for arrivals and departures. There is a larger tourist information office in Santander (00 34 942 310 708).
Travelling with Dogs
Dogs are allowed in all areas of the port but they must be on a lead and muzzled. Dogs are not allowed to leave the vehicle once they have been checked in.
Outside of the port dogs are welcome on a lead in the local area. In the summer season they are not allowed on the beach.
About Santander
Santander, the capital of Cantabria, is an elegant city stretched across a wide bay with many stunning beaches.
Surrounded by mountains and countryside, the streets wind up through the hilly landscape to afford fantastic views of the Cantabrian Sea, which supplies the city's restaurants with the fantastic seafood for which Cantabria is renowned.
Read our Santander City Guide.
Santander Photo Gallery
Pont Aven docked in Santander
Sardinero beach in Santander
Santander gardens with palm trees.Cantabria
Palace, La Magdalena seen from the ship on entering and leaving Santander, Cantabria
Santander city centre
Relaxing in Santander
Getting to Santander Ferry Port
Changes to the port of Santander
Both the passenger vehicle check-in and port exit at Santander have changed to allow work to begin on the city's new Botin Art Centre.
Please view new directions and changes to check-in procedure below.
By car/motorcycle/bicycle
Arriving from the motorways A-67 or S-10
Follow signs for "Santander" ignoring the yellow "Puerto" signs. On approaching the city and after passing the car dealerships, drive through a small tunnel. After 800m, bear right following the bright yellow sign for Ferry (it will have a car symbol) then continue until you reach a small roundabout. Take the third exit and go through the Port of Santander control point (also signed for "Ferry" in orange). The new Brittany Ferries check-in area will be to the left as you enter the restricted area.
Arriving from Santander city centre
From the sea front at Pereda Gardens with the Brittany terminal on your left, follow the orange signs for "Ferry". You will be directed to bear right on "Avenida de Castilla". When you reach the end of the avenue, turn left following the signs for ferry. Continue 700m and bear right, then at the roundabout take the third exit and go through the Port of Santander Control Point (also signed for "Ferry" in orange). The new Brittany Ferries check-in area will be to the left as you enter the restricted area.
| To | Miles (Km) |
|---|---|
| Alicante | 517 (832) |
| Barcelona | 443 (709) |
| Leon | 173 (279) |
| Madrid | 243 (399) |
| Salamanca | 226 (364) |
| Vigo | 314 (505) |
| Biarritz | 150 (246) |
By train
The station is 5-10 minutes away from the terminal with services to Bilbao and Oviedo. RENFE is the national railway system and has links to almost every town in Spain.
By coach
Passengers travelling by coach must be dropped off in the terminal to board the ship as foot passengers, the coach will then be directed to board the ship from the terminal.
By foot
Foot passengers will still check in and board via the existing ferry terminal, where the ferry docks.
Parking at Santander Ferry Port
Parking is only permitted for dropping off and picking up. Passengers wishing to park for longer must use one of the paying car parks nearby.
Ferries to Santander Ferry Port
| Ferry Routes | Book a ferry |
|---|---|
| Plymouth to Santander | Check Prices & Book |
| Portsmouth to Santander | Check Prices & Book |
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