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 Casa Pombo or Plaza Porticada.

Santander City Centre
El Sardinero Beach featuring a sandy beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

El Sardinero

While visiting El Sardinero, you might make a stop by sights like El Sardinero Beach and Jardines de Piquio.

El Sardinero
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
Monumento a Los Raqueros featuring a river or creek, outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

La Gándara

The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to La Gándara. A stop by Plaza de Canadio or Chico Port might round out your trip.

La Gándara
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 Plaza Méjico or Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion might round out your trip.

Cabildo de Arriba
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Tetuán

Get to know Tetuán by checking out its beaches, shopping, and waterfront views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Palace of Festivals of Cantabria or Chico Port during your time in the area.

Tetuán
Hotel Bahia

Hotel Bahia

4 out of 5
C/ Cádiz, 22 Santander Cantabria
$82 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$91 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,002 reviews)
The best hotel in Santander, excellent location and one of the best breakfast I saw in life!!

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Hotel Bahia
Ibis Styles Santander

Ibis Styles Santander

3 out of 5
AVENIDA DE PARAYAS 2A Santander
$59 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
$65 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (392 reviews)
Rooms very clean Lovely polite staff Super handy for the ferry port 5/10 minutes away

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Ibis Styles Santander
Hotel Santemar

Hotel Santemar

4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28 Santander Cantabria
$69 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$76 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (940 reviews)
Lovely Hotel in a very convenient position for the beach and Restaurants.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Hotel Santemar
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (242 reviews)
Surrounded by shops, small bars, restaurants and within very easy reach of a whole series of local bus lines taking you to the beaches.

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Estudios Aranzazu
Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó

Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó

2 out of 5
Calle Prosperidad No. 36 A y B El Astillero Cantabria
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in El Astillero. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (200 reviews)
Excellent location and comfortable apartment!

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
Apartamentos Alday

Apartamentos Alday

3.5 out of 5
Calle Gutiérrez Solana 39, Maliano Camargo
Stay at this aparthotel in Camargo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and Ethnographic Museum of ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (81 reviews)
First car park looked can’t get in second, night time cold heating doesn’t work and not easy to find your room or apartment because not sign

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Apartamentos Alday
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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