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Santander tourist guide - hotels and services

Santander is Cantabria's capital city, and as such, it offers plenty of fascinating attractions. Public transport here is excellent, reliable and efficient, allowing you to get around the city and the surrounding area conveniently. This pleasant and lively historical city extends over a wide bay, offering pretty views of the ocean.

Santander's centre features the Jardines de Perada, which is a stunning prosaic cathedral featuring a Gothic crypt. Several of Goya's artworks can be seen at the Municipal Fine Arts Museum, while the Menendez Pelayo Museum is a must for literature buffs, boasting a large number of works written by Spanish and Catalan authors.

The Magdalena and El Sardinero beaches are easily accessible, as both beaches stretch out near the centre of the city. Playa de la Concha and Playa de Castaneda are two other notable sandy beaches which are situated near the city. The beaches are popular destinations for locals and they can get very busy during public vacations. The two beaches are separated by Green headland.

The El Magdaleno mini train follows a route around the enchanting hilly gardens, past a sea-lion zoo and a polo pitch. Meanwhile, located just a short distance away from Santander is the wonderful Dunas Liencres Natural Park. The restaurants and markets in Santander offer outstanding fresh foods including a wide range of meats, fresh fish and other delicious seafood. There are also numerous tapas bars scattered across the city.

Santander has a collection of interesting museums to offer visitors including the Maritime Museum and the Natural History Museum, with the former being beautifully designed and looking out over the water. The Iglesia Cathedral is a construction which was built in the 8th century. It first served as an abbey and later, during the 13^th century, the building served as a collegiate church. The impressive cathedral has three polygonal chapels and a beautifully decorated dome.

In Santander's surrounding area, several fascinating attractions can be found. The Camino de Santiago en Santander is a religious site and a historic walking area. Santillana del Mar, which is nearby, boasts the area's top attraction - Altamira's prehistoric cave paintings. However, you can not access the caves without prior permission.

Hotels in Santander

Santander offers lodging options which are suitable for all tastes and budgets. Hotel establishments include: Hostal Cabo Mayor, which is positioned in the centre and provides comfort and quality at reasonable prices; Chateau la Roca, which can be found approximately two miles from the centre of Santander, close to some fine beaches; and Hotel Los Angeles, offering many guest amenities and positioned in a privileged location, within 10 minutes drive of Santander.

The two-star rated Hostal Golf Hotel is a fine option for traveller on a tight budget, with the facility offering 21 convenient rooms at reasonable prices, suitable for all kinds of traveller. Amenities feature ADSL broadband in every room, a restaurant, room service and a laundry service.