Somo Travel Guide

  On the boat to Somo
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  • On the boat to Somo
      On the boat to Somo
    by DanielF
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  •   Favorites
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Hotels  

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Transportation  

Boat

Boat, Somo

 DanielF Says:  The fastest way to reach Somo and El Puntal are the small boats called "Los Reginas", that you can catch at Santander's old quay, by the palacete del Embarcadero.The ride is very enjoyable, as the waters of the bay are usually calm and the sights are always awesome. Besides,... 

Local Customs  

It´s a small town- watch your p´s and q´s!

It´s a small town- watch your p´s and q´s!, Somo

 Mividaloca Says:  Being a very small town, everybody knows everybody. The staff at yur hotel are bestfriends with or family of the people that own the bar you go drinking in. EVERYTHING gets around, and it´s not long before all the locals know your name and what you did last night. There´s no... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Sea currents

Sea currents, Somo

 DanielF Says:  The beach of Somo is fairly open to the sea and some times waves and sea currents can be strong. There are beach wards during the summer months, but if they are not on service, do not overestimate your swimming abilities. 

Favorites  

Enjoy the views across the Bay

Enjoy the views across the Bay, Somo

 DanielF Says:  Somo and El Puntal Beaches offer beautiful views of the Madeleine Peninsula, the Island of Mouro and the entire city of Santander. 

Walk on the beach

Walk on the beach, Somo

 DanielF Says:  Walk on the lonely beaches of Somo and El Puntal at dusk and see how the lights of the city start to twinkle. When you are the last to leave the beach, it really looks like an endless stripe of sand. 

Sunset over the dunes

Sunset over the dunes, Somo

 DanielF Says:  The best way to end a day on the beach. 

Sand dunes

Sand dunes, Somo

 DanielF Says:  The Puntal is covered by sand dunes swept by the wind. This fragile ecosystem hosts rare plant species perfectly adapted to the hard conditions. Beachgoers are required to respect and maintain the dunes. 

Tides

Tides, Somo

 DanielF Says:  The effect of the tides on the stuary is remarkable. These waters are rich in fish and shellfish. 

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 The effect of the tides on the stuary is remarkable. These waters are rich in fish and shellfish. 

 

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Somo & El Puntal

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Somo. I'd love to share with you the 7 tips I've written, the 18 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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SoMo Vacations 2007

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