Palacio de la Magdalena, Royal palace on Magdalena Peninsula, Santander, Spain
Palacio de la Magdalena is a palace on a peninsula in Santander that blends English and French styles with local stone architecture and regional building traditions. The structure spreads across the headland with multiple towers and opens onto views of the sea.
The palace was built in the early 1910s as a summer home for Spain's royal family. After roughly two decades of royal use, it was converted to serve different purposes.
The palace remains a symbol of royal presence in the region and continues to shape how locals view this peninsula. Visitors can understand how the royal family spent summers here and what role this place holds in the community's sense of identity.
The palace sits on a headland and is easy to reach, but visitors should expect changing weather, especially sea winds. Sturdy shoes are recommended since paths cross the peninsula.
The grounds house a marine park with sea lions and seals that visitors can watch. These animals are part of a long-standing collection that makes the site more than just a historical building.
Location: Santander
Inception: 1909
Architects: Gonzalo Bringas Vega
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Av. de la Magdalena, 1, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 16:00-18:00; Saturday 15:30-18:00; Sunday 10:30-13:00
Phone: +34942298800
Website: https://palaciomagdalena.com
GPS coordinates: 43.46917,-3.76611
Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:07
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