Cantabria is located between the high peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains and the Cantabrian Sea, which give it a spectacular beauty alternating between sea and mountain landscapes.. The abundance of its forests, green meadows and extensive valleys, makes it easy for nature lovers to practice outdoor sports.
- Magdalena Palace
Direction: Avda. of the cupcake, 1, 39005 Santander, Cantabria
Schedule: monday to friday from 10.00 to 1:30 p.m. and from 16.00 at 7:00 p.m.. Saturday of 10.00 at 12:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11.00 at 1:30 p.m.
telephone: 942203084
- Magdalena Peninsula
Direction: C/ Royal Family, 8, 39005 Santander, Cantabria
Schedule: Monday to Sunday from 9.00 at 10:00 p.m.
telephone: 942283084
- Dock of the Caravels
Direction: 39005 Santander, Cantabria
Schedule: Monday to Sunday from 8.00 at 8:30 p.m.
- Magdalena Zoo
Direction: Avda. of the cupcake, 1C, 39005 Santander, Cantabria
Schedule: Monday to Sunday from 8.00 at 10:00 p.m.
telephone: 942281875
- Magdalena Marine Park
Direction: 39005 Santander, Cantabria
Schedule: Monday to Sunday from 8.00 at 10:00 p.m.
- Neptune Child by Ramón Muriedas
Direction: Santander, Cantabria
telephone: +34669003180
- Magdalena Beach
Direction: C/ Juan de Bourbon, 8, 39005 Santander, Cantabria
We will begin our two-day stay visiting the capital of Cantabria, Santander: a cozy and quiet coastal city whose bay faces south and is considered one of the most spectacular in the world.
Its old town is rebuilt due to a fire caused in 1941. It is characterized by its steep streets and pronounced descents both for its wide avenues and coastal walks..
One of the most emblematic places, apart from its thirteen beaches, is the sardine: a residential area of extraordinary mansions in which the Magdalena Palace (1), an early 20th-century royal residence with period decor, sea views and guided tours.
Then we can visit Magdalena Peninsula (2), a park that has a small zoo. We will continue towards Dock of the Caravels (3) as an exhibition that we can visit and delve into it.
We have the option to visit the Magdalena Zoo (4) o Magdalena Marine Park (5) that are practically connected.
We will rest eating in the same area that we have been visiting and after a break, we will continue the route through the bay.
We will know the monument to Neptune Child by Ramón Muriedas (6) between different realistic works.
To end the day we will spend the rest of the time in the Magdalena beach (7) until night falls and in which we will enjoy its magnificent sunset.
- Palace of Festivals
Direction: 39004 Santander, Cantabria
- Cantabrian Maritime Museum
Direction: Avda. by Severiano Ballesteros, s/n, 39004 Santander, Cantabria
Schedule: mars to saturday from 10.00 at 6:00 p.m.
telephone: +34942274962
- Santander City Council
Direction: Town Hall Square, 1, 39002 Santander, Cantabria
Schedule: monday to friday from 8.30 at 1:30 p.m.
telephone: +34942200600
- Porticada Square
Direction: Porticada Square, S/n, 39003 Santander, Cantabria
- Santander Wall
Direction: Pl. Velarde, 39001 Santander, Cantabria
Schedule: mars to sunday 11.00 at 2:00 p.m.
telephone: +34942203099
- Santander Cathedral
Direction: C/ Somorrostro, s/n, 39002 Santander, Cantabria
telephone. +34942226024
- Asuncion Square
- Booty Center
Direction: Albareda Pier, Promenade of Pereda, s / n, 39004 Santander,
Schedule: mars to sunday 10.00 to 2:00 p.m. and from 17.00 at 8:00 p.m.
telephone: +34942047147
- Santa Lucia Parish Church
Direction: C/ Daoiz and Velarde, 11, 39003 Santander, Cantabria
telephone. +34942211723
- Prehistory Museum
Direction: C/ Bailén, s/n, 39004 Santander, Cantabria
Schedule: mars to sunday 10.00 to 2:00 p.m. and from 17.00 at 8:00 p.m.
telephone: +34942209922
On the second day we will tour the historic center. The first stop will be Palace of Festivals (1) to find out where theater cycles are held, operas. dance and music.
Nearby is the Cantabrian Maritime Museum (2), full of maritime history exhibits with whale skeletons, an aquarium and a restaurant overlooking the bay.
Then we will get to know the impressive Santander City Council (3) for its outstanding architecture. We will also visit the Porticada Square (4) and then we'll head to the Santander Wall (5), an archaeological museum.
We will continue the visit heading towards the Santander Cathedral (6), two churches decorated with gothic elements and ancient statues.
To rest and regain strength, we can walk around the area Asuncion Square (7) and enter some of its establishments with gastronomic offers.
once rested, we will visit Booty Center (8), an art center where there are exhibitions and activities in a building designed by the architect Renzo Piano. Then we will visit the Santa Lucia parish church (9) on the outside.
Before the end of the stay, we will visit the Museum of Prehistory and Archeology of Cantabria (10), with objects from prehistory to the Middle Ages and interactive exhibitions.
Finally, We will spend the afternoon shopping in the city to take home souvenirs from the capital of Cantabria.