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Santander City Guide

overall city rating 75%

A port city with long stretches of sandy beaches, many attractions and a vibrant nightlife, Santander is a very popular destination with visitors from around the world. The city is the capital of Cantabria, an autonomous community in the north of Spain. Around 184,000 people live there, which is almost one-third of the region's total population.

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  • campossalles7591 from Brazil has 2 reviews campossalles7591 says:

    It conjures the best of Spain: friendly locals, nice weather, good food and wine, lovely beaches and a stone throw from the mountains. A good base for further exploration (Bilbao, Oviedo, Galicia, Picos de Europa...)

    Posted: on Mar 2, 2007 |

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  • 1. no images available for Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de CantabriaMuseo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria

    What?
    A museum.
    Where?
    Short walk from the sea.
    Anything else?
    Filled with prehistoric and archaeological artefacts from the region, this museum features everything from stone tools to carved bone to art.
  • 2. no images available for Museo Marítimo del CantábricoMuseo Marítimo del Cantábrico

    What?
    A maritime museum.
    Where?
    Overlooking the Bay of Santander.
    Anything else?
    This modern museum has over 3,000 square metres of exhibition space, covering various aspects of man's relationship with the sea. Aquariums are also part of the museum, and tours can be arranged.
  • 3. no images available for Cathedral of SantanderCathedral of Santander

    What?
    A cathedral.
    Where?
    In the city centre.
    Anything else?
    Rebuilt after the 1941 fire, the Cathedral of Santander dates from the 13th century. It is one of the city's oldest buildings. The cathedral has a crypt located under the main chapel area.

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