Palacio de la Magdalena
Early 20th-century palace, once the royal family's summer residence, on a peninsula with a park.
Tickets →Santander, Spain
Santander: airports, things to do and where to stay
Santander, the capital of Cantabria, stretches along a wide bay with beaches such as El Sardinero. An elegant seaside resort since the early 20th century, it combines sea, promenades and good food.
Santander airports
From the airport to central Santander
Seve Ballesteros-Santander airport is about 4 km from central Santander.
Bus Aeropuerto - Estación de Autobuses
Bus to Santander bus station, with timetables adapted to the flight schedule.
Alsa
Long-distance coaches to Bilbao, Asturias and other northern cities. They only stop if you have bought your ticket in advance.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Santander, about 5 km away, takes around 10-15 min.
Santander
Things to do in Santander
Playa de El Sardinero
Santander's large city beach, with fine sand and buildings from the golden age of seaside holidays.
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Centro Botín
Renzo Piano's arts centre on the bay, with terraces overlooking the sea and the Pereda Gardens.
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Catedral de Santander
Gothic cathedral rebuilt after the 1941 fire, with the Church of Christ in its crypt.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Santander?
Santander is served by Seve Ballesteros-Santander (SDR).
How far is the airport from central Santander?
Seve Ballesteros-Santander airport is about 4 km from central Santander.
How do I get from the airport to central Santander?
From Seve Ballesteros-Santander airport you can take Bus Aeropuerto - Estación de Autobuses (bus), Alsa (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Santander?
Highlights of Santander include Palacio de la Magdalena, Playa de El Sardinero, Centro Botín, and Catedral de Santander.
Photo credits
- Palacio de la Magdalena: Nurfermi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Playa de El Sardinero: Nml 12, CC BY-SA 3.0 es, Wikimedia Commons
- Centro Botín: Emilio Gómez Fernández, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de Santander: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons