Please tell me more....Santander, Spain?

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Hellz Angel AWAY

I've actually lived there, so I can give you info from personal experience :)

The beaches are the main attractions in Santander. The most popular beaches are El Sardinero, Playa del Bikini y Playa de la Magdalena. Santander is an extremely popular touristic city, so if you go you won't feel alone! For restaurants I recommend El Pombo, which is located in La Plaza de Pombo, behind the bay. They're always friendly there, and the food is delicious.
On the other side of the Bay is Somo, also very popular for tourists. There is a ferry that goes across regularly, and the tickets are pretty cheap. Somo is home to some magnificent beaches, including El Puntal. Make sure you go there! :D
Hotels and hostels are very, very easy to find. I recommend you Google it, but you'll have no problem whatsoever. There are lots all over Santander.

I hope I have helped, and have a great time if you do go!

Angela G

Santander is the capital and also the largest city of the province of Cantabria in Spain. Santander has some 180,000 inhabitants and is located on the ocean. It features a small historic center and a handful of beaches. Its most famous tourist attraction is the Magdalena Palace which was used as a summer getaway of Spanish royalty.

Santander, Spain[edit] Get in
You can arrive in Santander via plane (mostly domestic and charter flights; international flights from London, Dublin, Rome, Milan, Frankfurt, Paris and Amsterdam; other international flights frequently use the Bilbao airport), public bus, or car (A8 freeway from Bilbao). Distance to Bilbao is some 100km (60m).

Ryanair flies from London Stansted, Rome Ciampino and Dublin directly to Santander Airport. Ryanair also now flies from Liverpool airport. Iberia also serves this airport. Taxis from the Airport into Santander are about 10 to 12 euros (depending on luggage). An 'Alsa City' bus frequently departs for the City from directly outside the arrivals terminal (1.60 euros).

ALSA operates buses to Santander from Madrid, Barcelona and most other major Spanish cities, as well as many regional centres and villages. The trip from Madrid takes about 5 hours (about 30 euros) and the trip from Barcelona takes about 9 hours (via Zaragoza).

RENFE operates trains to santander from Madrid, Barcelona and most other major Spanish cities, as well as many regional centres and villages. The trip from Madrid takes about 5-6 hours (about 35 euros) and the trip from Barcelona takes about 9-11 hours.

You may also wish to take a ferry from Plymouth, England. The journey time is approximately 24 hours each way, and is an interesting journey, although you may wish to resist having a large meal too soon after departure from Plymouth if you are unused to sea travel as the Bay of Biscay can be extremely rough.

[edit] Get around
Foot Santander is reasonably small. The distance from one end of town to the other are some 6km (4m) and can be walked in 2 hours along the coast road. Within the city center everything is within walking distance (15min walking).
Bus Public buses are available at reasonable prices. Each journey costs 1 euro (more for journeys out of the city proper, or you can save 50% by buying a 10-journey 'Bonobus' at a 'Tabaco' shop). Specifically, buses can take you to the main beaches some 2-4km (2m) from the city center.
Taxi Taxis are widely available throughout the city.
Bicycle The City offers free bicycle rental at a number of locations around Santander (Jardines de Pereda, El Sardinero, La Magdalena). Bikes are loaned for the day, so get in early to avoid missing out.
[edit][add listing] See

Playa del Sardinero, SantanderPrehistoric and Archaeological Museum of Cantabria (Museo de Prehistoria y ArqueologÃa de Cantabria), Casimiro Sainz 4, Tel.: +34 942 207 109, Tu-Sa 9:00-13:00 / 16:00-19:00, Su 11:00-14:00.
Maritime Museum of Cantabria (Museo MarÃtimo del CantÃ¡brico)
Magdalena Beach (Playa de la Magdalena)
Sardinero Beaches (Playa del Sardinero)
Camel Beach (Playa del Camello)
MataleÃ±as Beach (Playa de MataleÃ±as)
Magdalena Peninsula (see the penguins in the 'mini-Zoo') & Magdalena Palace (Palacio de Magdalena)
Cathedral
Lighthouse at Cabo Mayor (faro de Cabo Mayor), and the devil's bridge (puente del diablo), a bizarre rock formation.
[edit][add listing] Do

The promenade along Santander BayPicnic on Magdalena Peninsula
Learn how to sail
Enjoy the beaches
5 city walks: go to the Santander Tourist Office in the city center (Old Market, near the Old Banco de Santander) and get a free city guide; the free city guide describes these 5 itineraries. [1] These 5 itineraries are enough to keep you busy for 1-2 days.
[edit][add listing] Eat
The best area to eat fish is the district close to fishing harbour (Barrio Pesquero), although locals usually regard this as a tourist trap.
SeÃ±ores Patatas on Calle Santa LucÃa offers student-priced meals of fries and hamburgers. Try the 'Five Sauces' (Cinco Salsas) plates with five types of fry cut and five types of sauce.
Taj Mahal on Calle Santa LucÃa is the only Indian restaurant in town and serves a tasty alternative to the Spanish staples.
Sakura near Cuatro Caminos serves Japanese dishes.
Santander is known amongst Spaniards for its many Regma ice-creamery outlets. At times it can seem that they have an outlet on every corner. Their very generous serving sizes of 8 popular flavours of ice cream have been melting down the hands of locals for years, even throughout the winter months. Other chains such as Capri on Paseo de Pereda provide a greater range of choices.
[edit][add listing] Drink
Everybody starts their night at Plaza de CaÃ±adÃo, in the centre of the old town. It is a hive for young Santanderinos and exchange students. It is surrounded on three sides by various bars and restaurants. This is where most drinking of 'calimocho' - the red w

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