Santander Airport is the only airport in the Cantabria region of Spain and is mostly served by low cost airlines. The airport handles over 1 million passengers a year and there are 17,000 flights on average a year. Car hire is always a good option at Santander Airport and a great way to explore this region in its full glory and make the most of your stay in Cantabria.
Santander Airport has a new modern terminal building with 8 check-in desks and 5 boarding areas. Many flights are domestic, although there are a few European routes too. There is an airport information desk, if you have any enquiries and a tourist office for information on local attractions and what to see to make the most out of your stay. There are 3 ATMs and a currency exchange office for all your money services. If you want to check emails on your mobile phone or laptop, there is Wi-Fi access. Other facilities include a post box and a chapel. For all your shopping at the airport, there is a retail area Multi-shopping, which has everything from newspapers and books to gifts and gourmet items. When you get hungry, you can eat at La Barilla – a Spanish tavern or grab and go fresh food at Pic Nic.
Santander is an ocean-side city with beaches and a historic centre. It’s most famous attraction is the Magdalena Palace, a summer retreat for the Spanish royal family. In the city’s old town you can visit the Catedral de Santa Maria de la Asuncion and the church of Santisimo Cristo. Relax and watch the world go by, in the charming Plaza Plombo with its flower displays and bandstand. To discover more about the city’s heritage visit the Prehistoric and Archaeological Museum of Cantabria and the Maritime Museum of Cantabria. Wander down Calle Castelar, a street with harbour views and lots of interesting buildings. Take a guided city walk or a boat trip from the harbour to see the best of the city. If you want to sunbathe on the beach or swim, head for Magdalena Beach, Playa de Bikinis and Camel Beach. Get out of the city with your car hire in Santander and discover the rural Cantabria and the village of Valles Pasiegos. You can also visit the mountain town of Reinosa and Santillana del Mar a pretty stone village with the Cave of Altamira.
