Magdalena Peninsula
A forested headland between two beaches with a former royal summer palace and sweeping views of the bay. The grounds are free and open to the public year-round.
City in Spain
Santander
3 things to see
Santander is a northern Spanish coastal city where the best draws are free: city beaches like El Sardinero, the long seafront promenade, and the wooded Magdalena Peninsula with its palace grounds open to walk. Fresh seafood comes at Cantabrian prices rather than tourist-coast ones, and a glass of local cider stays cheap. It sits between Bilbao and Oviedo along the northern coast, with the medieval village of Santillana del Mar a short trip inland.
What to see
Things to do in Santander
What each one costs, where the cost is known.
Playa del Sardinero
A long golden beach backed by elegant Belle Epoque buildings on the northern coast of Spain. Free access and consistently ranked among the best urban beaches in Europe.
Santander Cathedral
A Gothic church rebuilt after a devastating 1941 fire, sitting above the old port with a crypt dating to the 13th century. Free entry to the lower church.
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