Santander
Once you are on your ferry to Santander, you are on your way to a fantastic bustling town to enjoy. Santander is the capital of Cantabria in the northern region of Spain, overlooking the Cantabrian sea. The city is surrounded by amazing scenery, including 11 sandy beaches where you can unwind and soak up the Spanish sunshine.
As soon as you arrive at Santander Ferry Port you can stroll around the town and take in the culture, as well as relaxing in one of the many restaurants or bars that are a mere stones throw from the port.
Getting a car ferry to Santander means that you are not restricted in your exploration of the whole Cantabria region, and with many beautiful beaches to explore, you wouldn’t want to be restricted.
What’s easily accessible?
• Comillas, Castro Urdiales and Santona are just a handful of nearby towns, easily accessible from Santander along with the popular pilgrim route
• Santander is four hours away from Madrid by car via the A67, a fantastic day trip if you can fit it in
• A hotspot for tourists, Alicante is 500 miles from Santander
• Madrid is only 240 miles away.
Santander’s worst kept secrets
• Playa de Covachos is one of Northern Spain’s most stunning beaches, boasting white sand and glistening sea it is a must for any trip to Santander
• Playa de El Puntal is a massive expanse of beach, which means you have far more room to enjoy
• Alameda de Oviedo is located in the western part of Santander’s city centre and runs from Cuatro Caminos Roundabout in the west, to Plaza de Numancia in the extreme east. The streets along the boulevard are lined with bars, shops, and street vendors selling everything from jewellery to flowers. It really is a bustling and vivacious place to visit
• Jardines de Pereda is Santander’s most famous garden. The garden is filled with a wide variety of trees, bushes and flowers, a pond, several sculptures and even a music pavilion. There’s also a monument in the gardens dedicated to José María de Pereda (1833-1906), the city's famous writer
• The Piquío Gardens are on a raised promontory between the Primera and the Segunda Playa. Occupying an area of 13,000 m2, the gardens offer unbeatable views over the Ensenada del Sardinero. A stroll here among the tamarind trees would complete a visitor’s stay in the city
• Capitol cinema is one of Santander’s classic movie palaces located in the centre of the city, near the Alameda de Oviedo boulevard
• Centro Cultural Caja Cantabria is the town’s biggest shopping district. It holds concerts, theatre shows and art exhibitions throughout the year, so it is also culture central
• Catz is a sports shop located in Hernan Cortes, specifically catering to the surfing community that thrives in Santander. The beaches provide a haven for surfers, and this shop is a great place to get the things you need to surf in style.
Ferry to Santander
Ferry Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
Brittany Ferries | 11:00/ 17:00 | 11:00/ 17:00 | 24 Hours |
Ferry Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
Brittany Ferries | 15:00/ 16:00 | 11:00/ 13:00 | 20 Hours |