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The freighter Machichaco called at Santander carrying some 1.800 parcels of dynamite. On 3 November 1.893, it caught fire followed by an exposion causing more than 500 deaths and more than 2.000 injured.
This monument is dedicated to them.
Where: Paseo de Pereda, in front of the Ferries terminal.
Written Nov 21, 2009
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Barrio Pesquero or Fishing District: In 1.943, due to the old port (Puerto Chico) became too small, they built some houses for the fishermen. Now, it's a popular place with some Casas de Comidas (restaurants).
Where: Dársena de Maliaño, on the west of the city.
Updated Nov 21, 2009
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Having worked for Brittany Ferries for over 20 years my wife and I were invited up to the bridge on the M.V Pont Aven by the captain to do some whale-spotting. During more than two hours we were watching the water and then suddenly there it was : a spout !!! It was a bit like seeing your first bear or first elephant : Exciting. Although you can't see a lot I've added a couple of photos. Apparently it is not rare to see different types of whale along this route.
Written Dec 14, 2008
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On your way to the lighthouse and cliffs of Cape Major, you will go past the Mataleñas Beach, a small, secluded cove, guarded by the cliffs of Cape Major and Cape Minor.
Not many people come to this beach, even in summer, because it is relatively far away from the city centre and, particularly, beacause there is a good deal of steps to go down (and then up again) from the road.
Even if one is not fit enough to do the climb or is not interested in swimming or sunbathing, the cove is scenic enough to justify a detour.
Written Aug 29, 2006
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Visitors who are still not worn out after visiting the Park of the Madeleine and the Sardinero beaches (or who happen to have some additional days in Santander), can continue their stroll along the sea until the lighthouse in Cape Major, which is already out of the city limits. They will pass by the Mataleñas Park, located on the Cape Minor promontory, and the small and scenic Mataleñas cove (only accessible via a very steep staircase). The final destination of the stroll is the lighthouse and the superb cliffs swept by the storms and winds.
Updated Jul 28, 2006
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took a train ride to cordiba de la sal.its a small salt mining village but we could not find any salt mines.never the less we had a few beers to refresh ourselves.
went to tourist infomation who were very helpful told us how to get a bus to Llanes... problem was it was full. so all in all it wasnt a worthwhile trip apart from this beautiful dog which we saw looking down from a window of a house. took a photo
Written Jan 17, 2006
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took atrip to by train and bus to suances.takes about an hour to get there.bus drops you off at la palza.nice coastal resort with sandy bay.we found a irish bar had a few strong quality beers.
had gooood icecreams that had to be licked quick as it was a hot one.paddle in the sea to cool off .
Written Jan 17, 2006
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La Lonja is the place where the fish is sold when it arrives to the port. It is located at the entrance of Santander in the area of La Marga. Tourists never go there since is an industrial area but around La Lonja you can taste some of the best fish plates in town and at a good price !
Written Jun 14, 2005
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This palace commands a prominent position on the peninsular.
The city gave the palace to Alphonse XIII as a person and not as royalty so he was able to sell it back to the city in the 1970s as it did not belong to the royal domain.
Built in 1909 it looks very Scottish.
Updated Nov 6, 2004
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The little zoo is really quite cute, there is not much there but it is easy to get too and the animals are quite cute. This guy was a bit of a character.
There were also penguins and I think there is supposed to be a bear.
The seal pool was very full due to the large amount of water that was crashing over the sea wall.
Written Nov 6, 2004
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