de vacaciones en Santander, Cantabria, Spain.

When in the city centre, wide tree-lined boulevards with street cafes, elegant plazas, and beautiful public parks and gardens all combine to give Santander a welcoming feel.

A huge choice of restaurants and bars mean that you will never be at a loss for somewhere new to socialize. Much of the regional cuisine centres around the plentiful supply of freshly caught seafood, plus of course, there are many tapas bars.

Numerous beautifully sandy beaches surround Santander, some sheltered with calm waters, others are more open with conditions ideal for surfing. Close to El Sardinero beach is the city’s grand casino, which with its elegant white façade could easily have come straight from a James Bond novel.

Shopping choices in Santander range from the elegant city centre boutiques to the Eroski,Carrefour and El Corte Ingles malls just outside the centre.

There are a number of museums, two zoos, a planetarium, and a dynamic arts centre. Markets are held almost every day, giving a taste of traditional Spain, and the opportunity of some genuine bargains, particularly in leather goods. Also,make a point of visiting the Peninsula de la Magdalena. Quite apart from the stunning views over Santander Bay, you’ll also be able to enjoy the exotic gardens, some fine examples of ancient ships, a small zoo featuring polar bears, and the magnificent Magdalena Palace. Built in 1912, this was the summer residence of King Alfonso XIII, whose patronage set the seal on Santander’s popularity as a holiday resort for the Spanish nobility.

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