Centro de Interpretación del Litoral "Vital Alsar", Coastal interpretation center in Santander, Spain
The center stands in a former military battery at San Pedro del Mar, featuring exhibits about Cantabrian coastal environments and marine biodiversity.
The building dates back to a defensive military structure that protected the northern Spanish coast during the nineteenth century maritime conflicts.
The facility organizes educational programs about marine life, coastal management, and environmental conservation through exhibitions and guided tours.
Located at La Maruca district, the center opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 to 15:00, with free admission and guided activities available.
The center includes access to intertidal zones where visitors can observe marine species during low tide in their natural habitat.
Location: Santander
Website: https://centrolitoralmaruca.wordpress.com/
Address: 56D Barrio Corbanera 39012 Santander
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 09:00-15:00
Phone: +34618717613
Website: https://centrolitoralmaruca.wordpress.com
GPS coordinates: 43.48214,-3.83647
Latest update: August 29, 2025 10:59
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