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Santander weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
57°F 13°C
47°F 8°C
Dec
53°F 11°C
43°F 6°C
Jan
52°F 11°C
42°F 5°C
Feb
52°F 11°C
41°F 5°C
Mar
57°F 13°C
44°F 6°C
Apr
58°F 14°C
46°F 7°C

Extended Forecast
Saturday
Nov 14
Hi:
60°F 15°C
Lo:
53°F 11°C
Sunday
Nov 15
Hi:
66°F 18°C
Lo:
57°F 13°C
Monday
Nov 16
Hi:
62°F 16°C
Lo:
51°F 10°C
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Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabarceno
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Wildlife park
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Palacio Real de La Magdalena
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Architectural building; Civic center; Beach
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Parque de Cabo Mayor
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Park; Lighthouse; Geological formation
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Peninsula of Magdalena
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: National park
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Puerto Chico
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 33 attractions in Santander

Puerto Chico (Little Harbor) is the very core of Santander, from earlier times when it was the home of the city's fishing fleet. Pleasure craft moor here today and it offers splendid views of the bay and access to the Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria.

Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Marina
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Playa de Langre
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Beach
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Playa de El Puntal
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Beach
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Biblioteca y Casa-Museo de Menendez Pelayo
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Library; Monument
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Alameda de Oviedo
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Street
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Casa Pombo
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Architectural building
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Cathedral Santander
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Historic site; Monument; Religious site
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Centro Cultural Caja Cantabria
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Architectural building; Landmark/point of interest; Shop
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Parque de Matalenas
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Park
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Parque del Doctor Morales
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Park
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Playa Primera de El Sardinero
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Beach
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Playa de Matalenas
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Beach
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Ermita de la Virgen del Mar
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 33 attractions in Santander

The hermitage, which only opens for mass and for the annual celebrations, is a very simple building that was constructed in the 17th century to house the statue of Nuestra Señora del Mar (Our Lady of the Sea), Santander's much-loved patron saint.

Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building
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Plaza Pombo
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
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Plaza de las Atarazanas
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
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Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 33 attractions in Santander
Attraction type: Religious site
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