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• William

  United Kingdom
  10

  Santander is a gem, probably one of the most underrated...

  Santander is a gem, probably one of the most underrated cities/resorts in Europe. It is a great example of 'real' Spain . It has great beaches/nightlife and is only a short drive from the Picos de Europa with it's fantastic scenery and huge choice of outdoor activities. Due to its geographical location the weather can be a little unpredictable compared with central and southern Spain. However this means that temperatures tend to be a little lower which may suit many people.

• Lesley

  Ireland
  10

  A surprisingly lovely town,lots going on when we were there...

  A surprisingly lovely town,lots going on when we were there including a beautiful concert of opera which was only spoiled by the incessant rain and thunder.The Sardinero Beach area is beautiful.Lovely walks along the harbour and beaches.Plenty of local buses which are cheap to use will bring you where you want to go.Lots of pincho bars and restaurants to eat and drink in.

• Anonymous

  United States of America
  10

  Beautiful views of landscape and beautiful parks.

  Beautiful views of landscape and beautiful parks. Great seafood and tapas. Friendly people. Visit the Magdalena Peninsula. Hike up the hill to the top for the view. Eat at the tapas bar near the ocean. Santander bus goes around the whole city, but makes alot of stops so walking is better. Spend time at the beach.

• Jessica

  United Kingdom
  8.0

  Loved Santander.

  Loved Santander. Something delightful to discover upon turning every corner, whether an intriguing street, a park, or a lovely building, and that was just the few miles I explored of the city centre (I walked A LOT!). There was lots to stimulate. You couldn't move for falling over cafes and restaurants - I stumbled on a cute pizzeria themed around Pinocchio. Excellent shopping. It seemed we were there towards the end of a festival but the nightlife appeared to be excellent (possibly as a result). This is a place where I'd like to spend more time.

• Marek 76

  Germany
  10

  It's a big city, but not overcrowded, gay/lesbian...

  It's a big city, but not overcrowded, gay/lesbian friendly, with lots of pubs/clubs in a walking distance, nice and tidy green areas, with vital local museums and good communicated with Bilbao and cheap bus with Madrid (Barajas).

• Chris Shotter

  United Kingdom
  8.0

  Parking is a nightmare but apart from that it has a an old...

  Parking is a nightmare but apart from that it has a an old colonial charm, quite grand, fantastic museum showing human evolution and cave arts. Impressive port and nice shopping reminds me of Cagliari in Sardinia-enjoy