Palacio de la Magdalena

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

Fee: Yes

Inscription: Edificio construido entre 1909 y 1911 por suscripción popular para albergar a la familia real española como residencia de verano en la ciudad. Actualmente es propiedad del Ayuntamiento de Santander.

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 20, 2025 00:50