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Things to do in Santander: top sights, tours and tickets

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12 of the best-known sights in Santander, ranked by how well known they are, with tours and tickets you can book in advance.

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Top sights in Santander

Ranked by how well known they are.

  1. Palacio de la Magdalena1palace
    Palacio de la Magdalena

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    cultural property in Santander, Spain

  2. Santander Cathedral2cathedral
    Santander Cathedral

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    cathedral in Santander, Spain

  3. Sardinero3beach
    Sardinero

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    cultural property in Santander, Spain

  4. Botin Centre4museum
    Botin Centre

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    art museum designed by Renzo Piano located in Santander, Spain

  5. Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria5museum
    Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria

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    Spanish museum of contemporary art

  6. Playa de los Bikinis6beach
  7. Cantabrian coast7beach
  8. Playa Los Peligros8beach
  9. Playa de la Magdalena9beach
  10. Faro de Cabo Mayor10lighthouse
    Faro de Cabo Mayor

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    lighthouse in Spain

  11. Mouro Island Lighthouse11lighthouse
    Mouro Island Lighthouse

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    lighthouse in Spain

  12. Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria12museum
    Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria

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    cultural property in Santander, Spain

Guided tours, day trips and tickets in Santander can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.

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