Santander - Cantabrian Coast

Travel Guide

El Sardinero Beach showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and a coastal town
Jardines de Piquio showing a beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
Matalenas Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach
Parque de Matalenas featuring a garden and a river or creek
El Sardinero Beach featuring rocky coastline, a beach and general coastal views

Where to stay in Santander - Cantabrian Coast

Banco Santander featuring heritage architecture

Santander City Centre

5/5(19 area reviews)

Santander City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Plaza Porticada or Centro Botín.

Santander City Centre
Monumento a Los Raqueros showing a statue or sculpture, a bay or harbor and outdoor art

Puertochico

The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Puertochico. A stop by Chico Port or Bay of Biscay might round out your trip.

Puertochico
This very high statue of a woman looking through a telescope in central Santander is called Into the future

Cabildo de Arriba

The pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Cabildo de Arriba. A stop by Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion or Sotileza Mural might round out your trip.

Cabildo de Arriba

Ontón

If you're spending some time in Ontón, Bay of Biscay and Punta Lamie are top sights worth seeing.

Ontón
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Castilla-Hermida

Pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Castilla-Hermida. Make a stop by top sights like La Marga Park while you're exploring the area.

Castilla-Hermida
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Porrúa

Pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Porrúa. Make a stop by top sights like Iglesia de las Salesas Reales while you're exploring the area.

Porrúa
Hotel Bed4U Santander
Hotel Bed4U Santander
3 out of 5
AVENIDA DE PARAYAS 2A, Santander
The price is AED 223 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 223
AED 246 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (308 reviews)
A* service thank you
"Would recommend thanks"

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

Hotel Bed4U Santander
Hotel Santemar
Hotel Santemar
4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 249 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
AED 249
AED 274 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (858 reviews)
Hotel
"Very nice hotel, staff were efficient and friendly. Amenities were excellent, rooms clean and well maintained."

Reviewed on 19 March 2025

Hotel Santemar
Hotel Bahia
Hotel Bahia
4 out of 5
C/ Cádiz, 22, Santander, Cantabria
The price is AED 336 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 336
AED 370 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Muy buena ubicación y servicio"

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

Hotel Bahia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Estudios Aranzazu
Estudios Aranzazu
2 out of 5
Mies del Valle, 4, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7/10 Good! (227 reviews)
"The accommodation was very good for the price, location was quite central and it had a 24h reception."

Reviewed on 23 October 2023

Estudios Aranzazu
El Robledo Vacation Home
El Robledo Vacation Home
Suances
Stay at this vacation home in Suances. Popular attractions Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar and Museum of the Inquisition are located nearby.
El Robledo Vacation Home
Padruno 5 apartments for 2/4 people
Padruno 5 apartments for 2/4 people
Alfoz de Lloredo
Stay at this cottage in Alfoz de Lloredo. Enjoy a garden, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Ensenada de Calderón and National Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
Peaceful stay
"Apartment full of character in a tranquil setting, perfect for a morning run or evening stroll with the children. The garden was wonderful for the children. Just the peaceful stay we were looking forward to."

Reviewed on 5 September 2022

Padruno 5 apartments for 2/4 people
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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