Santander City Guide And Airport Transfer Service

La Magdalena Peninsula       |        Click by Karen Bryan from Flick

Santander is the capital of the Cantabria region and is located on the north coast of Spain not far from Bilbao and a bit further from San Sebastián. Santander is a great place to spend a long weekend at the beach, and it's especially close to the stunning La Magdalena Peninsula, which is noted for its craggy landscape. Mornings and evenings are cool due to the wind, but afternoons are pleasant enough to spend basking in the sun on the beach. It has a coastline full of beaches and historical sites that are worth visiting.

Landscape, Santander      |        Click by santiago lopez-pastor from Flickr

Best time to visit Santander

Santander has fairly erratic average temperatures. Humidity-wise, the weather is pleasant for the most part of the year, with the exception of a few chilly weeks in winter, and there is a risk of precipitation (both rain and snow) for the vast majority of the year. In terms of favorable weather, the location ranks in the 47th percentile of all tourist hotspots globally. The hottest months to visit Santander are August, July, and September. Early August is often the hottest period of the year, with highs around 74.1°F (23.4°C) and lows rarely dipping below 63.6°F (17.6°C).

Santander, Spain sees the most visitors in the months of July and August, followed by the month of March. These months have the highest hotel rates and travel costs, but if you book in advance you can save money. In November, Santander sees very few tourists. If you're flexible with your travel dates, this is probably the cheapest month to visit.

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Taxi

Taxis in Santander and the surrounding area are available round the clock. Taxis can be found on Vargas Street and close to the city hall, as well as outside the train and bus stations.

Train, Santander             |        Click by Hugh Llewelyn from Flickr

Train

Santander is also home to an impressive railway network, allowing day trippers to travel around Cantabria and beyond in just a short space of time. Since Santander is at the end of a national rail route, RENFE trains travel to far-flung locations in the south of Spain. RENFE provides service between Madrid and Valladolid. To reach destinations to the east and west of Santander, you can hop aboard a regional FEVE train bound for Bilbao or Oviedo. New high-speed rail lines connecting Madrid to a number of popular sites have helped alleviate some of the previous difficulties in finding fast trains in Spain.

Bus, Santander        |        Click by Polyrus from Flickr

Bus

Transportation by bus or coach is widely used in Spain since the country's highways provide access to virtually anywhere in the country, whereas the country's rail network is both less extensive and less convenient. The cities of Barcelona, Bilbao, Burgos, Leon, Madrid, Oviedo, Palencia, and Salamanca can all be reached by bus from Santander. The city's public bus service runs throughout the city every 15 minutes. Stops at Plaza de Italia and Piquo Gardens (Jardines de Piquo) are made along the route from the municipal hall (Ayuntamiento) to the El Sardinero beaches by buses 1, 4, 7, 9, 13, and 14. The RENFE train station is connected to the beach of El Sardinero by bus route number 15. If you are planning to use the city bus transport extensively, then do consider purchasing a book of ten tickets (Bonobus) from a local Tabaco shop. 

The bus stations for the airport are conveniently positioned right outside the terminal's arrivals door. From here, you may get a bus to Santander and other nearby cities. Every half an hour, buses from the airport and the Santander city center bus station (Estación de autobuses) depart for the city of Alsa, which is serviced by the "Transporte de Cantabria / Alsa City" Bus Service. It takes roughly 15 minutes to get there. The bus driver sells single-ride tickets for €2.90; children under 4 ride free. The bus service begins at 06:30 and ends at 23:00 daily. In Santander, adults must pay €1.30 to ride the city buses of 'Transportes Urbanos de Santander,' but kids under the age of three rides free.

Santander Airport Transfers and Private Taxis Services

Airport Shuttle Bus

If you are wanting to visit the center of the city, you should consider taking the Airport Shuttle Bus. The bus ride itself only takes about 10 to 15 minutes, with bus rides available every 30 minutes.

Taxi Services       |       Click by Spanish Coches from Flickr

Boat, Santander        |        Click by conticium from Flickr

Car, Santander       |        Click by Spanish Coches from Flickr

 

CAR

There is no car sharing service available at the airport. If you are planning to rent a car in Santander, take a look at our private transfer service by visiting our website at rydeu.com. You can rent a car from the Santander airport and use the car for your entire trip if you prefer. Renting a car comes with multiple advantages, with the number one being that you can use it at your own convenience and visit any attraction you like.