With a population of 182,700, Santander is the largest city in Cantabria, Spain by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Santander deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santander in August, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Santander, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
When flying to Santander, you’ll arrive at Santander Airport (SDR), which is located 4 km from the city centre.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Santander, followed by iryo. The train journey from Santander to Madrid takes 4h 05m and costs around S$ 80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about S$ 128 for a 7h 14m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Santander is the busiest station in Santander. Another popular train station is Santander Valdecilla, located 1.8 km from the centre.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santander, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Oviedo, the bus ride to Santander takes 241 km and will cost you around S$ 42. From Valladolid, the ticket costs about S$ 42 for a journey of 362 km. The most popular bus station is Santander, located 0.3 km from the city centre of Santander. Santander Peñacastillo is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Eurostars Hotel Real to great affordable options like the Suite Home Sardinero, Santander offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 323 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hospedaje Magallanes and Hotel Picos De Europa.