General information

Santander is a bustling port city, and its beaches are the highlight of Cantabria. Due to a fire in 1941, there is not much left of the old city, but bars and restaurants are in abundance. Transport links to the city are good, with train, bus and ferry links, and these three stations are all located in the southwest part of the central district.

Santander was called Portus Victoriae when the Romans came here in 21 BC. They had taken over the city in 2 years from Cantabrian tribes. Santander changed, and kept its name from this time onwards. It was a busy port for many years, and became famous when King Alfonso XIII took his summer holidays here in the 1900’s. A palace was built for him on the Peninsula de la Magdalena. Due to this, it quickly became hugely popular amongst locals to visit, and many buildings in the belle époque style were constructed.

What are you looking for in Santander?

• Monumentos de Santander
• Restaurantes de Santander
• Hoteles de Santander
• Casas Rurales de Santander