Printable maps of Santander
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Santander
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Santander with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Santander area
This Santander map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Santander and surroundings
Spain - moving around the country
There are about 40 airports in Spain. The largest air harbor is the airport in Catalonia called “Barcelona”. This airport has a traffic of about 50 million people a year. It operates in areas within the country. There are also a number of international flights. “Barcelona” also accepts cargo shipments. Free buses run between the terminals. A special underground electric train also operates to transport passengers. The airport has a variety of restaurants and cafes, lounges, offices of international and state banks, shops and souvenir shops within its territory. You can get to the capital by using a shuttle bus, taxi or the subway.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Spain
These days, Valencia welcomes no less beautiful holiday, the festival of Fire. A ritual procession bring flowers to the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Mary. A huge panel of bouquets is made. After that, the holiday begins. Two weeks after Easter, a large agricultural fair takes place in Seville. It turns a city into a real celebration of Andalusian culture. The famous flamenco music sounds all nights long. Dancers wearing national costumes come out to the streets; sounds of castanets are heard everywhere. A corrida, which gathers the mightiest matadors of the world, takes place these days. Barcelona celebrates the day of San Jordi on April, 23. A theatrical battle with dragons is performed on the streets. After that, it is customary to give bouquets of red roses to all women, whether you know them or not. … Open
Photogallery of Santander sights
Our guide to Santander
Cuisine and top restaurants
As it comes clear of the restaurant’s name the eating house specializes in Indian cuisine treats. The restaurant is of great popularity not only among foreign guests of the tourist destination but among local folks as well. Exotic treats fans will love to visit the Casa Albo restaurant offering a vast assortment of inimitable signature dishes. Each dish served in this restaurant is a unique gastronomy fusion of … Open 
Traditions and mentality of Santander
Considering favorite holidays and celebrations of local folks a specific tradition of a birthday celebration should be taken in focus. Commonly a birthday is celebrated twice a year – the first celebration is of a true birthday of a person and another one is a celebration of a saint’s day. It should be noted that the tradition of a double celebration of birthday has been preserved just in few countries. The … Open
Travel guide to Santander
Don't miss a chance to visit the town of Santillana del Mar in the outskirts of Santander, which is famous for its ancient architecture. Many miniature old houses survived in the city. Local residents decorate their facades with fresh flowers in a warm season. In the very heart of the city is situated an old lighthouse, built in this place in the middle of the 19th century. The height of the ancient lighthouse is … Open
Advices for travellers
3. The center of the city is convenient to be cruised on foot as a major part of cultural and entertainment establishments is concentrated in close vicinity to each other. Renting a car is a recommended service for those tourists planning to visit and explore the suburbs of the resort city or visiting the city with a large company of mates. 4. A major part of the historical and cultural objects are … Open
Active recreation
Santander is also interesting at night when it is filled with people who want to spend quality time after dusk. So if you want to dance, you should choose between the club Sala Niagara or Sala Kudeta, while for those who want to enjoy a glass of strong drink and see some theatrical or stand-up performances at the same time, they are welcome to the Sala Rocambole bar. Fine cocktail connoisseurs will be well received … Open
Festivals and events in Santander
At the same time, that is, you can witness another remarkable event in the city at the end of July. We are talking about the event Concurso Internacional de Piano Ciudad de Santander, one of Santander’s oldest festivals. All pianists around the world, both those who have made “a name” for themselves in the world of classical music and those who are yet to make their way, dream of getting there because of … Open
