Europe
Spain
Cantabria
Santander
Things to Do in Santander
Playa de Mataleñas

Playa de Mataleñas, Santander: Address, Playa de Mataleñas Reviews: 4.5/5

See all things to do

Playa de Mataleñas

See all things to do
See all things to do
Playa de Mataleñas
4.5
277
#6 of 88 things to do in Santander
Beaches
Read more
Write a review
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view

Top ways to experience Playa de Mataleñas and nearby attractions

The area
Best nearby
Restaurants
584 within 3 miles
Panorama
474
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • International • Mediterranean • European
Restaurante Golf Matalenas
81
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Spanish
El Hipodromo de Suso
345
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • European • Spanish
Restaurante El Barco
165
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • European • Spanish
Conde Luna
74
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Mediterranean • Barbecue
Bistro Colonial El Camino
20
0.4 miJapanese • Asian • Fusion • Japanese Fusion
Il Piccolino
61
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Bar • Pizza
Mar de Cortes
221
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Mexican • South American • Central American
Restaurante El Parque de Trueba
666
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • European • Spanish
Cafe Bar Donde Siempre
31
0.5 mi$ • Spanish • Vegetarian Friendly
See all
Attractions
93 within 6 miles
Parque de Cabo Mayor
567
0.3 miLighthouses • Parks
Centro de Arte Faro Cabo Mayor
121
0.2 miLighthouses
Parque de Mataleñas
122
0.3 miParks
Playa Primera de El Sardinero
1,375
0.6 miBeaches
Segunda Playa Del Sardinero
12
0.4 miBeaches
Jardines de Piquío
393
1.1 miGardens
Peninsula of Magdalena
3,798
1.4 miNational Parks
Prehistory and Archaeology Museum of Cantabria
403
1.8 miSpeciality Museums • Children's Museums
Palacio Real de La Magdalena
2,588
1.4 miCastles
Gran Casino Sardinero
305
1 miCasinos
See all
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
277 reviews
Excellent
171
Very good
94
Average
9
Poor
1
Terrible
2
Snowbird
Falkirk, UK109 contributions
Best beach in Santander
Jul 2020 • Family
The best beach in Santander. It’s really quaint little alcove beach. Worth the many steps down. The water is shallow, clear and soft sandy bottoms. We got the bus linea 1 or 2 from city centre. Short walk from the last stop. You also pass by this beach on your way to Cabo mayor. There was a bit of a queue today around 12 noon but wait wasn’t too long. They have an electric sign to say how busy the beach is.
Written July 25, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
AAS5803
London, UK61 contributions
Hidden Gem!
Jan 2019 • Couples
You can either walk around and enjoy the view above or go to the beach during summer season.
Crystal clear water, perfect sand and amazing location.
Written February 26, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Eliane P
Goiania, GO35 contributions
Simply Perfect
Sep 2016 • Couples
This certainly is one of the most beautiful place which have ever been, the beauty of this beach is unbelievable. The water is completely clean and also the sand, there is no too many people (at least when I was there), it is really peaceful and serene beach.
Written October 17, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Linz11251
New York City, NY28 contributions
Stunning beach
Sep 2016 • Friends
This is one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen. It is not nearly as crowded as nearby Sardinero beach. There is a small walk to reach the beach but well worth it!
Written September 13, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
JJ B
Nottingham, UK7 contributions
Went here many times during our holiday
Sep 2017 • Family
Lovely beach. Clean sands and waters. Less touristy than el sardinero. Being in a small bay, it felt snug. At the top of the stairs is an ice cream van.
Written September 16, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
jans1958
Cantabria, Spain21 contributions
A peaceful paradise..!
Aug 2015 • Friends
This small, paradisiacal cove is located just before the Santander Lighthouse. To access the beach, you must first go down numerous steps, but before you do so, make sure you stop at one of the lookouts and admire the stunning view. You will see a mixture of cliffs, surrounding parks, the Bay of Biscay and the beach, which is completely disconnected from the hustle and bustle of the city. This is the perfect, peaceful place to relax and get away from the city. The entrance to the beach is often filled with canoeists, and these types of canoe are unique to Santander. As you will see, it is a very popular pastime and we recommend that you try it for yourself. If you plan on visiting Mataleñas, remember to bring food and drinks, so that you don’t have to go up and down the huge flight of steps. Now it’s time to sit back and enjoy the beach.
Written September 18, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Alimentarian
London, UK22 contributions
Best beach in Santander?
May 2015 • Solo
Most Santander locals deem beaches 1 and 2, or Somos or Bikinis, as the best beaches in Santander. It rather depends on what you want to do or experience at the beach. For me, this is the best beach because of its appearance, recessed as it is within the granite cliffs, and the moderately calm waters. It would be less attractive to surfers, windsurfers and other watersports enthusiasts. However it's isolated and safe and uncrowded enough to be good for swimmers. A good place to stop on the way to the lighthouse.
Written July 1, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
freddiedoncaster
Stockton-on-Tees, UK2,429 contributions
HAD A LOVELY STROLL
Oct 2021
We were in Santander after docking at the ferry port.
We arrived early so decided to stretch our legs and take in some more sea air!
A wonderful beach, very quiet and with great views!
Written October 17, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
mxgd
Santander, Spain59 contributions
Favorite beach
Oct 2019 • Solo
My favorite beach in Santander. Quiet and away from the city. Definitely worth climbing dozens of stairs for.
Written October 12, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Emilyjcr
Santander, Spain173 contributions
Amazing walk
Sep 2018 • Family
The views are stunning and the walk from the park and around the little peninsula which houses the golf course is worth taking.
Written October 16, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
2
3
Showing results 1-10 of 23
Anything missing or inaccurate?
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Frequently Asked Questions about Playa de Mataleñas
We recommend booking Playa de Mataleñas tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 1 Playa de Mataleñas tours on Tripadvisor