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Santander

City · Cantabria, 🇪🇸 Spain
Population 175,425
Area 36 km²
Time zone Europe/Madrid
Official website www.santander.es
Santander

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Santander's Unmissable Treasures

Santander’s landscape is defined by the early 20th-century Palacio de la Magdalena, the former summer residence of Spanish royalty, and the expansive Magdalena Peninsula. The city center features the Gothic Santander Cathedral and the modernist Mercado de la Esperanza, while the waterfront is home to the historic Palacete del Embarcadero and Jardines de Pereda. Along the coast, the golden sands of El Sardinero and the distinctive rock formations of El Camello Beach offer natural beauty alongside cultural venues like the Palacio de Festivales.

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Santander's Coastal Gems

Santander’s coastline features a diverse range of beaches, from the expansive urban sands of El Sardinero to the sheltered coves of the Magdalena Peninsula. The city's maritime heritage is evident at Playa del Camello, known for its distinctive rock formation, and the calm waters of Playa de los Peligros. Further north, the rugged cliffs of Cabo Mayor shield secluded spots like Playa de Mataleñas, while the Virgen del Mar offers a more remote setting with its 14th-century hermitage situated on a tidal island.

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Santander's Historical and Artistic Gems

Santander’s landscape is defined by its defensive history and maritime identity. This collection spans from the 16th-century Renaissance architecture of the Palacio de Riva-Herrera to late 19th-century military fortifications like the Castillo de Corbanera and the Batería de San Pedro del Mar. The city's waterfront features commemorative sculptures including Los Raqueros, which depicts local history, and monuments dedicated to significant figures like cartographer Juan de la Cosa and poet José Hierro. The list also includes the maritime exhibits of Vital Alsar’s rafts and caravels.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 10°) · extremes 2°–18°
  • 6° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes 2°–20°
  • 6° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 3°–22°
  • 7° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 5°–24°
  • 9° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 8°–26°
  • 11° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 22° · extremes 11°–29°
  • 15° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 24° · extremes 13°–29°
  • 16° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 24° (feels like 25°) · extremes 14°–30°
  • 17° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 23° · extremes 12°–29°
  • 15° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 20° · extremes 9°–27°
  • 13° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 5°–22°
  • 9° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 11°) · extremes 2°–19°
  • 7° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Spanish
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+34
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Tours & Activities

Palacio de la Magdalena
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Santander Cathedral
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Sardinero Beach

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