The port city is interesting for lovers of beach holidays and diving; they can be diversified with a sightseeing excursion of the city. 1001guide recommends taking a walk in the city in the luxurious park of the Royal Palace of La Magdalena, visiting the Monastery of St. Toribio and the Maritime Museum.
In the vicinity of Santander, you can go on an excursion to the Altamira cave with cave paintings that have survived to this day, or on a Cabo Mayor walking excursion of the most picturesque places of the sea coast with a English-speaking guide. Lovers of gambling and football are welcome at El Sardinero - the resort's gaming center.