The best beaches in Santander to enjoy the beach holidays

The city of Santander lies on the central northern coast of Spain. It is the capital of Spain’s Cantabria region and is known for its delicious seafood, and wonderful beaches. Santander is close to the sea and also popular for maritime activities. A beautiful bay makes the city charming. There are many beaches where you can enjoy your vacations. The best beaches to enjoy vacations in Santander are listed below in this article.

Playa de Los Peligros

The beach has calm waters and it is a perfect beach for families with young children. The beach measures 200 meters long and 70 meters wide. The beach receives a blue flag for perfect quality. There is nearby parking, wooden waterfront promenade and nice services and facilities on the beach. It gets very crowded on the beach in the summer.

Playa de Los Bikinis

It is a small beach and is about 250 meters long and 30 meters wide. The beach has calm waters and few visible rocks at low tide. The beach got its name from visitors from the 60s. The visitors came to the international Menendez Pelayo University to get Spanish lessons. They went to the beach wearing bikinis which caused a stir in Santander and distinguished this area near the university.

Playa del Camello

It is also called as the camel beach. It is the first beach that bathes in the Atlantic ocean. It is also one of the most beautiful and popular of Santander beaches. You can enjoy a lovely view of the Peninsula de la Magdalena to the right. The beach receives its name from the rock formations that surround it. When the tide goes out, the rocks make a figure of a camel in the middle of the sea.

Magdalena beach
It is a wonderful white sandy beach. You can enjoy the fantastic views of the bay. The parking is nearby. You can reach here with your family and can soak up the sun and relax. A few shops are available on the beach.

La Concha beach

The beach is along the Sardinero beach and is popular with swimmers throughout the year. You can enjoy great views of the Sardinero beaches and the open sea. After taking a swim, you can have a retreat to the BNS bar. There is an outdoor terrace in the bar where you can enjoy tapas and other meals along with panoramic views behind glass.

Matalenas beach

Many local people rate this beach as one of the best beaches in Santander. You have to walk down a few steep steps. The beach has turquoise waters. There are a few restaurants nearby where you can relax and enjoy a drink or a meal and can enjoy the views from the lighthouse cafes in the evening especially at sunset.

Somo beach

The beach is huge and is popular for surfing and bodyboarding. There are many shops, bars, and restaurants. There is a café on the waterfront that is great for drinks and light snacks.

Thus, you can enjoy a memorable beach holiday in Santander and can visit the beaches every day as per your schedule.


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