Santander

The elegant capital of Cantabria, perched on one of the world's most beautiful bays. A noble stop on the Camino del Norte, with beaches like El Sardinero and the Palace of La Magdalena.

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Santander, the elegant capital of Cantabria, is a urban stop of great beauty on the Camino del Norte. The city peeks out at one of the most beautiful bays in the world, offering the pilgrim a maritime and noble landscape. The Jacobean route enters the city by boat from Somo (or circumnavigates it), an unique experience that allows you to contemplate the majesty of the bay. The pilgrim can enjoy a well-deserved rest walking along its famous beaches, such as El Sardinero Beach, or the Peninsula of La Magdalena, where the spectacular Royal Palace is located. The city's center, rebuilt after a fire, is a hub of life, with a great commercial and gastronomic offer. The Botín Center, with avant-garde architecture, adds a touch of modernity to the waterfront. For the walker, Santander is a great center for services, with hostels and an atmosphere that combines maritime tradition with a bourgeois air. It's a stop that offers a breath of civilization and beauty before continuing on the route along the Cantabrian coast.

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Accommodations in Santander

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Santander Central Hostel

4.6

C. Calderón de la Barca, 4, Entresuelo C, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Bahia Hotel

4.5

C. Cádiz, 22, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Eurostars Hotel Real

4.5

Av. Pérez Galdós, 28, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Gran Hotel Sardinero

4.5

Plaza de Italia, 1, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Hostel Santander

4.4

1B, P.º de Pereda, 15, 39004 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Las Carolinas Garden

4.4

P.º del Gral. Dávila, 115, 39006 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Gran Hotel Victoria

4.3

C. María Luisa Pelayo, 38, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Hotel Alda Don Carlos

4.3

C. Duque Santo Mauro, 20, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Hotel Hoyuela

4.3

Av. Hoteles, 7, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Hotel Santemar

4.3

C. Joaquín Costa, 28, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Hotel Vincci Puertochico

4.3

C. Castelar, 25, 39004 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Abba Santander Hotel

4.2

C. Calderón de la Barca, 3, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Hotel NH Ciudad de Santander

4.2

P.º Menéndez Pelayo, 13-15, 39006 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Hotel Picos de Europa

4.2

Calle Vargas, 15, Arco Iris, 3, 39008 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Hotel Silken Coliseum

4.2

Pl. Remedios, 1, 39001 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Hotel Palacio del Mar

4.1

C. Alcalde Vega Lamera, 5, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Hotel Silken Rio Santander

4.1

Av de la Reina Victoria, 153, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Plaza Pombo B&B

4.1

C. Hernán Cortés, 25, 39003 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Apartamentos Las Brisas

3.9

Av. Castañeda, 17, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Hotel Boutique Las Brisas

3.9

Hotel, C. la Braña, 14, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Hotel City Express Santander Parayas

3.2

C. Abilio García Barón, 1, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Hotel Arha Santander

2.8

C. Ruiz de Alda, 15, 39009 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Routes that pass through Santander

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North Coast Path

Güemes a Santander

15.30 km 3.80 h Baja

From: Güemes

To: Santander

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Santander a Santillana del Mar

36.30 km 9.00 h Alta

From: Santander

To: Santillana del Mar

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The North Cycle Route

Laredo a Santander (Bicicleta)

30.00 km 10.00 h Media

From: Laredo

To: Santander

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Santander a Comillas (Bicicleta)

28.00 km 9.33 h Media

From: Santander

To: Comillas

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