La Bahía - The Bay
by elpariente
Santander está en la parte norte de una de las bahías más bonitas del mundo .
Cuando te orientas en Santander , ya puedes distinguir el mar abierto de la bahía , cuesta poco , pero es muy fácil
La bahía tiene su entrada flanqueda por el palacio de la Magdalena , la Isla de Mouro y las Quebrantas , al fondo de la misma se encuentran los muelles y la zona industrial .
La bahía es el sitio ideal para hacer un montón de actividades :
- Pasear por los paseos junto al mar con unas vistas impresionantes
- Ir a la playa , tanto a las que están en Santander : Los Peligros , La Magdalena , Bikini ...,como a las que están al otro lado de la Bahía : El Puntal , Somo , Loredo
- En Pedreña , donde nació Seve Ballesteros ,se puede jugar al golf
- Puedes coger una Pedreñera para pasear por la bahía y también puedes hacer vela o navegar descubriendo sitios maravillosos
- No hay demasiada pesca , pero si la suficiente para pescar desde muelle o desde un pequeño bote y pasar un buen rato
- Puedes ver como entran y salen los barcos
Santander is in the northern part of one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
When you are in Santander you must distinguish the open sea of the bay to get orientated , it takes some time , but it is very easy
The bay is flanked at the entrance by the palace of La Magdalena, Isla de Mouro and the Quebrantas and in the bottom of it are the docks , the airport and the industrial area.
The bay is the perfect place for a lot of activities:
- A walk on the promenades along the sea with stunning views
- Going to the beach, to those in Santander: los peligros , La Magdalena, Bikini ...,or to those on the other side of the Bay: The Puntal, Somo, Loredo...
- In Pedreña , where Seve Ballesteros was born, you can play golf
- You can take a Pedreñera ( Boat ) to get around the bay and you can also go sailing or sailing to discover wonderful places
- There is not too much fishing, but enough to fish from the pier or from a small boat and have a good fun
- You can watch the boats entering and leaving
- Surfing and skate surfing
Beaches
by Redang
They are very popular among the inhabitants and the visitors during the Summer:
- Los Peligros (pic)
- El Sardinero
- La Magselena
- El Camello
- Virgen del Mar
- Mataleñas
- Los Biquinis
- Molinucos
- La Concha
Liendo. 5km from Laredo there...
by Andares
Liendo. 5km from Laredo there is a small village called Liendo. It is not very touristy, you can still smell that typical 'cow scent', to put it nicely...
If you happen to pass by and feel like a beer or coffee, you ABSOLUTELY MUST stop by a bar named 'Los Topos', especially if the weather is good! It is a small wooden house with a garden with trees and tables to sit at. The owner, a very pleasant guy, seems to be an ex-hippy and likes to play David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Lou Reed and all the old good ones. It is cheap too. If you sit out there on a summer night and watch the stars you will never forget it... Don't miss it, especially if you like real places and not those new, fancy clubs with little personality.
There are a lot of great Fish...
by wiegandg
There are a lot of great Fish and Seafood restaurants
near the town hall and Paseo Pereda. One of my favourites is Casa San Miguel, where you get a great
choice of dishes, like Lubina a la plancha, gambas al ajillo or Salpicon. Try also the Tapa-bars. All kinds of fresh fish and seafood. Try the Rioja-wines or sherries. The Different sorts of cheese and meat are excellent: try queso manchego or Chorizo.
My favorite racion: Bacalao con tomate. Sorry, I don´t know the translations in English.
Around Santander.
by chemolari
Althougb in Santander you can find enough entertainment for a few days you may consider traveling around. The region of Cantabria has many more to offer.
My favourite:
Beaches. Liencres, Noja, Langre
Towns. Barcena Mayor, Santillana del Mar, San Vicente de la Barquera, Lierganes, Potes.
Mountains. Liebana Valley (Picos de Europa), Reserva del Saja, Puerto de Lunada.
For Kids. Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabarceno.
Visit our Neighbours.
Asturias: Try their cider. The city of Oviedo is very nice.
Vasque Country. Like food ? The Vasques are the best cooks in the world!