Word on the street says this is the only original work of Gaudi in the Cantabria region of Spain…read more(FYI, this might need to be fact checked). For 7 Euros, you can take a walk through the 3 story house, tower and walk through the garden and surrounding areas. The house is a bit "small" so it might be a bit tight to navigate (especially the spiraling staircase) if there are several other visitors. The views inside are quite breath-taking and inspirational. While the house has been renovated, I think it was a bit overdone. I dunno, but for me, it felt like the house was constructed in the late 2000s rather than in the late 1800s. I understand that renovating a historical landmark is a necessity; however, in this case, I feel the renovation over-modernized it. Who knows, perhaps that is the point. While the capricho has guided tours, it's easy enough walk through the museum on your own. I do not think that I would go super far out of my way specifically for this museum. However, it was a nice add-on to spending a few hours in Comillas.

This is a large nature space located about 15 min drive from downtown Santander. The peninsula…read morecovers about 62 acres and it offers a multitude of activities. There is a Tourist Train that takes you around the entire peninsula so you can check out the sights with minimal walking. There is a Marine Park, built outdoors, taking advantage of the cliff rock and the inlet of sea water, where you can see seals, sea lions and penguins. There is a Man and the Sea Museum where you will be able to see three old galleons used in journeys through the Atlantic Ocean Then, there's the jewel of the park: La Magdalena Palace Located at the top of the Magdalena Peninsula, is the former summer residence of Kings Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia. It currently hosts the UIMP summer courses There are also a few beaches that dot the peninsula for those wanting some Sun Bathing. You can access this area with buses 1, 2 or 4 from the center of town.

I loved this Palace. The architecture, the setting by the water and rocks, the views of the…read moreislands, beaches and lighthouses, the forest around it, all made it very beautiful and serene. The Real Palacio de la Magdalena is the most emblematic building in Santander, as important for its present as for its past as the summer residence of Kings Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia. It was built in the early 1900s as a royal residence, but today it has multipurpose uses.....university campus, event space, conference hall and more...but still the royal bedrooms are open to be used by the King of Spain whenever he wishes. Those bedrooms are part of the Royal heritage. The guided tour took about an hour and I got to see many of the palace rooms and they were magnificent. The cost was about 6 euros and you can buy online or at the door. They sometimes have to cancel or reschedule guided visits depending on event happening at the Palace, like conferences, movie shootings, diplomatic visits, etc.

The Spanish royal family apparently still uses this palace and so would I! Stunning grounds, views…read moreof the ocean, a small zoo and the palace itself is incredible. We spent a really nice afternoon walking the grounds and taking in the sights. It has better views than the Buckingham palace and I would choose this over that...if I was given the choice. ;-)

The Iglesia Santa María de Los Ángeles is a stunning church. The surrounding area is very nice to…read moreexplore. Lots of interesting details to find. But besides the impressive church, it's the amazing view from here that's most rewarding. A really breathtaking sight over the valley and the Braza Mayor. It carried quite a good amount of water when we visited. So the view was out of this world. Here in northern Spain you almost feel that you got lost and ended up somewhere in Scotland with the green valleys and the water here. It's an impressive sight. We were almost the only ones around and had really time to enjoy it. Taking pics of course, but also just sitting and standing here and taking in these wonderful views. Really worth the quick but steep walk up here from town. Highly recommended and one of the highlights of our trip.

We really love Spain. Seen lots of beautiful landscapes and charming towns/villages…read more And this here is one most beautiful villages in the whole country. The Calle de la Carrera is the main drag in town. Countless shops, restaurants and cafes along the way. The Plaza Mayor is a nice square and the Colegiata de Santa Juliana an absolute must-see. There is some good shopping in town, good ice cream and really good food as well. But the village itself is a sight on its own. Almost every building is a looker, you could take countless pictures or just enjoy the walk through these streets and lanes. Pics won't do it justice, it's a place when in Spain that's not to be missed. It was pretty quiet during Covid-19 and the parking lot empty (and free). So it almost felt like we have the village for ourselves. We just coulnd't get enough of it, walking back and forward through the cobbled streets. Had some lunch at the "Terraza" restaurant, good fish and morcilla (blood sausage), fair prices and tables in a nice courtyard. Also bought some nice leather bags and purses in a little shop just next to the tourist office. Great quality and value. It's not a huge village, but we spent many hours anyway. It's just a feast for your eyes that we just coulnd't get enough of. Highly recommended!

La Grúa de Piedra (The Stone Crane) provided its services to the Port of Santander between 1900 and…read morethe end of the 20th century. It is located on the Maura pier. It is one of the major landmarks in Santander as anyone takes a walking tour of the city. The base is made of stone, circular in shape, and the structure is steel. In the rear it has 34-ton counterweights. The steel structure rests on a base made of ashlars from the old docks, which gives the crane its name. The weight of the Stone Crane, not counting the stone base, is 48 tons. Back in the old days, this crane allowed for many cargo ships to be unloaded quickly so the port of Santander was at its highest volume among many European ports of the time.