The image of golden sandy beaches with relaxed sun beaches under the colorful sun shadows describes Santander in the Cantabria region in northern Spain.Magdalena , overlooking bay bay .The beautiful coastline, the turquoise waters and the sun attract many lovers of fun, especially during the summer.The city also has some excellent museums and other tourist attractions to keep busy tourists.
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Best period
The best months for good weather in Santander are May, June, July, August, September, October and November
The coldest months are January and February
Tourist Attractions
The original cathedral was built in the XIII-XIV centuries in a Gothic austere style.However, much of the building was renovated after the fire.The splendid of the fifteenth (also restored) monastery presents serene rows of arches and contains the mausoleum of the author and the scholar in Santender Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo.Three spacious ships are divided into four sections.The delicate vault with pillar columns adds beauty.The monastery is square, with sharp arches.In July and August, the cathedral offers free guide tours every 30 minutes. In the crypt of the cathedral is Iglesia del Santisimo Cristo, a small austere church in the 13th century - the oldest in Santander.The floor is covered with glass panels that have archaeological remains of the ancient Roman era.Iglesia del Santisimo Cristo hosts the graves of two early Christian saints, Ceadonius and Emeterius.The entrance is made on Somorrostro Street.Quiet beaches in Puerto Chico
Centro Botín is a huge art center, which is on the edge of the water on the southern shore of the Sandander.The building, overlooking the famous Pereda gardens, is a magnificent piece of modern architecture designed by Renzo Piano, winner of the Pritzker Prize.The exhibits rotate and include a wide range of environments and topics, including visual arts such as photography, painting and sculpture, as well as show arts such as dance and music from the classic rock.
Part of the joy of visiting this hermitage is the journey through the spectacular coast landscape to get here.The small chapel on the coast is on an island now adjacent to the continent through a bridge.Built in the fourteenth century, the ancient altar honors Virgen del Mar (Virgo of the Sea), the dedication in Santander.The sanctuary has three altars;The largest presents an image of the Virgin.The daughter Virgin del Mar culminates with a procession of pilgrims wearing a figure at Virgen del Mar at the chapel.After procession, a liturgy is held, which contains parts sung in the maritime tradition.Then the full -lived festival continues with food and entertainment that attracts thousands of people
Three kilometers north of El Sardinero beach are Cabo Mayor (Cape Mayor), which houses the beautiful Partale Betaleñas coast and a variety of things to do.At this point is El Faro de Cabo Mayor, a lighthouse that greets the ships when it approaches the Gulf of Santander since 1839. Inside the lighthouse there is Centro of Cabo Mayor arts, a museum that focuses on the long history of signaling.ships. In the public parcel has a variety of recreational areas, including the Golf Mataleñas (a public ground), camping, a rope at Forestal Park Santander, a children's playground and swimming on the Mataleñas beach
A tribute to the maritime culture in the Cantabria region, the Maritime Museum in the Gulf of Santander offers museum exhibits, as well as an impressive aquarium.In its blindness 3,000 square meters of exposure space, the museum reveals fascinating information about the underwater and maritime world.The exhibits contain navigating objects, models of ships and documents about the life of fishermen.Visitors acquire an in-depth understanding of the relationship between people and the great throughout history.Ideally designed for tourists, this popular attraction has a cafe and a gift shop.Guided tours are available
Located on the amazing peninsula in Magdalena, the Royal Palace was built in 1911 for the Spanish royal family.Since then, it has been used as a summer house for the monarchy, a house for the International University and a public park.Guests are welcome to go on the field through numerous ways and enjoy the huge beautiful views, as well as the amazing architecture of the palace itself.Due to the summer events and official uses, the palace land is open only from June to September.The tour includes 24 hours of unlimited access to the two -storey bus and comments in several languages, with stops at important landmarks such as the Cathedral, the Maritimo Museum, Play del Sardinero and Parque de Matalenas
In Puerto Chico (Little Port), about a kilometer from the city center, there are some excellent beaches.Playa del Bocal is a small, in shelter, the relatively undiscovered beach;Its isolated decoration offers a wonderful escape in nature.El Bocal beach has fine golden sand and moderate waves.The indicators indicate the dangers for safety.Tourists should take into account the fact that the beaches of the bocal and molinucos have no public toilets or other facilities
Playa del Magdalena is a long, golden beach, in a beautiful area of the city, near the Peninsula at Magdalena.List as a "Blue Flag" beach, the Playa del Magdalena waters are calm enough for swimming;The swimming area is surrounded by safety boards.The indicators indicate daily hazards for safety.The water platforms are designed for the swimmers to rest and make the beach.An outdoor snack stand offers soft drinks.The beach is well equipped with toilets and public showers, sun shadows and rental loungers.A children's play area is popular for young children
El Sardinero beach has kept the atmosphere of Belle Epoque, with its terraces on the seafront, numerous elegant hotels and refined restaurants.This gorgeous and expansive beach is a popular coastal destination in Santander, for beach, surfing, walks and tables on the coast.The picturesque promenades of the beach are perfect for coastal walks.Experienced surfers slide along the wild waves in the Atlantic, which are particularly challenging from November to March.During the holiday season, the beach is a wonderful show of loungers and vibrant sun umbrellas, in ordered rows.Even the sand is regularly cared for. The note is possible, but the waters are less suitable for bathing here than other more protected beaches in Sandander.Real Club Marítimo (boat club) is also in this area
