Ships dock at Terminal Marítima de Santander. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.
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One cruise terminal.
Walk times from Terminal Marítima de Santander.
Maritime memorial dedicated to the 1893 freighter explosion
Spectacular waterfront arts centre designed by Renzo Piano
Historic Gothic cathedral rebuilt after Santander's 1941 fire
Waterfront municipal gardens shaded by century-old trees
Cathedral-based exhibition tracing the city's maritime origin
Traditional shop for cured meats, cheeses, and marinades
Historic harbour crane preserved along the promenade
Cantabria's iconic ice cream parlour on the Pereda promenade
Classic waterfront exhibition pavilion on the Calderón wharf
Landmark banking headquarters on the Pereda promenade
Cantabria's finest surviving Renaissance church architecture
Preserved civil war air raid shelter beneath Plaza del Príncipe
Neighbourhood bar renowned for varied Spanish tortillas
Traditional Spanish bar in the old town lanes
Historic deli specialising in Cantabrian cheeses and artisan butter
Specialist shop for prized Santoña anchovies and canned seafood
Classic pastry shop for sobaos, quesadas, and handmade chocolates
Flagship store of Cantabria's historic local coffee roaster
Casual tapas bar in the downtown pedestrian zone
Classic restaurant serving regional Cantabrian recipes
Traditional nougat and artisanal ice cream confectioner
Santander's municipal museum of modern and contemporary art
Traditional tavern featuring charcoal-grilled dishes and stews
Welcoming café bar serving coffee, cold beer, and tapas
Helpful central pharmacy located on Calle del Río de la Pila
Historic private library and house of scholar Menéndez Pelayo
Renowned seafood dining room on Hernán Cortés
Restaurant on Calle Bonifaz offering set and à la carte dining
Seafood restaurant serving fresh Cantabrian specialities
Energetic pincho bar on Plaza de las Cervezas
Restored dockside warehouse for contemporary art exhibitions
Scenic clifftop terrace between the two Sardinero beaches
Worth finding if you have an hour spare.
Beloved maritime tavern serving fresh local seafood and tapas
Exceptional subterranean collection of Cantabrian prehistoric rock art and artifacts
Historic Santander bodega decorated with painted wine barrel lids
Authentic fishermen's quarter legendary for fresh grilled sardines and seafood
Sheltered city beach with tranquil bay waters and promenade views
Pine-shaded peninsula parkland with ocean viewpoints and wildlife enclosures
More ports nearby: Bilbao, Gijon, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bordeaux, Pauillac.