# What to see in Santander

La Magdalena, El Sardinero and the Centro Botín: the essentials of Cantabria's capital.

- 99 votes · 12 items
- Feb 7, 2023 · Itziar Redondo Diez
- https://even.best/en/l/2703/what-to-see-in-santander

## Top 12

1. **El Sardinero beaches** (12 · ▲12 ▼0) — First and Second beach, with the promenade and casino.
2. **Magdalena Palace** (9 · ▲10 ▼1) — The royal palace on the peninsula overlooking the sea.
3. **Paseo de Pereda** (8 · ▲9 ▼1) — 800 metres by the sea from Puertochico to the cathedral.
4. **Magdalena Peninsula** (7 · ▲8 ▼1) — Park with a mini zoo of seals and penguins.
5. **Santander Cathedral** (7 · ▲7 ▼0) — With the crypt church and Roman remains.
6. **Cabo Mayor Lighthouse** (6 · ▲7 ▼1) — Lighthouse on the cliffs.
7. **Piquío Gardens** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — Gardens between the two Sardinero beaches.
8. **Plaza Porticada** (4 · ▲6 ▼2) — Square built after the 1941 fire.
9. **Centro Botín** (4 · ▲5 ▼1) — Art and bay views in Renzo Piano's building.
10. **Cantabrian Maritime Museum** (3 · ▲6 ▼3) — Aquarium and boats.
11. **Mercado de la Esperanza** (1 · ▲4 ▼3) — Iron market hall with Cantabrian fish.
12. **Río de la Pila funicular** (0 · ▲3 ▼3) — Lookout over the city and bay.

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