Santander, Port municipality in northern Spain
Santander extends along the northern Spanish coast with beaches facing the Cantabrian Sea and mountains rising behind the urban area to 139 meters.
The municipality received its city status in 1755, developing from a medieval fishing settlement into a significant commercial port for trade with the Americas.
The municipal celebrations honor Saints Emeterio and Celedonio on August 30th, featuring traditional processions through the streets and maritime activities.
The municipality maintains extensive public transportation networks, including railways and ferries connecting to the United Kingdom and other European destinations.
The Great Fire of 1941 reshaped the entire municipal structure, leading to a complete reconstruction that transformed the medieval center into modern urban spaces.
Location: Cantabria
Inception: January 9, 1755
Capital city: Santander City
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Shares border with: Santa Cruz de Bezana, Real Valle de Camargo
Address: Santander, Cantabria, Spain 39001–39012 Santander
Website: https://santander.es
GPS coordinates: 43.46667,-3.80000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:05
Palacio de la Magdalena
2.8 km
Botin Centre
750 m
Sardinero
1.3 km
Santander Cathedral
911 m
Bay of Santander
0 m
Mercado del Este
930 m
Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria
946 m
Cantabrian coast
2.9 km
Faro de Cabo Mayor
2.7 km
Túnel del tren de Pombo
916 m
Playa de los Bikinis
2.5 km
Gran Casino del Sardinero
1.5 km
Llamas Park
977 m
Plaza de toros de Santander
2.4 km
Banco de Santander, Santander
583 m
Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico
1.4 km
Ermita de la Virgen del Mar, Santander
6.4 km
Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria
587 m
El Camello Beach
2 km
Funicular de Río de la Pila
402 m
La Albericia
4.3 km
Biblioteca y casa-museo de Menéndez Pelayo
1.1 km
Parque de La Magdalena
2.6 km
Gamazo dock
1 km
Church of Santa Lucía, Santander
417 m
Playa Los Peligros
1.8 km
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