Santillana del Mar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a river mouth, and green hills in the background.
A coastal town with cliffs, a beach, and a clear blue sea.
A historic building with a red-tiled roof, arched windows, and a bell tower.
A lush green valley with rolling hills, scattered houses, and a clear blue sky.
A rural village with terraced fields, traditional stone houses, and a prominent tower.
Posada Mediavia

Posada Mediavia

3 out of 5
Mediavia 34, Barrio Ubiarco Santillana del Mar Cantabria
The price is NZ$92 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$92
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pension in Santillana del Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa de Santa Justa and Hermitage ...
8.2/10 Very good! (108 reviews)
"Limpio. personal agradable"

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Posada Mediavia
Hotel San Marcos

Hotel San Marcos

4 out of 5
Avda Antonio Sandi 27A Santillana del Mar Cantabria
The price is NZ$180 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$180
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Santillana del Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Calle de Santo Domingo and Regina ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
"The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, Room could be cleaner as there’s dust and fluff behind the bed headset and under the table. Room has a balcony but it is by a main road, so can be noisy with passing traffic, if windows left open for fresh air. Good location, only 15 minutes walk to the ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Hotel San Marcos
Parador De Santillana De Gil Blas

Parador De Santillana De Gil Blas

4 out of 5
Plaza Ramon Pelayo 11 Santillana del Mar Cantabria
The price is NZ$290 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$290
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Santillana del Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Torre de Don Borja and Calle ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (160 reviews)
"Nice spacious room with old world charm, friendly and helpful staff, perfect location!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Parador De Santillana De Gil Blas
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Akla Hotel Suites Santillana

Akla Hotel Suites Santillana

3 out of 5
Plaza de las Arenas 3 Santillana del Mar CB
Stay at this apartment in Santillana del Mar. Enjoy free breakfast and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Museum of the Inquisition and Torre de Don Borja ...
Akla Hotel Suites Santillana
Apartamentos Estela de Altamira

Apartamentos Estela de Altamira

3 out of 5
Avda del Zoo s/n Santillana del Mar
Stay at this aparthotel in Santillana del Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Santillana del Mar Zoo and Calle de ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"The price is like an apartment of a 4 star hotel. But they charge you for everything. Including using the indoor swimming pool (that is not heated by the way), cleaning the apartment, any extra towel for the pool. There was not even soap to wash our hands.. On the other hand you can hear everything ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Apartamentos Estela de Altamira
House with pool and games room in Santillana del Mar

House with pool and games room in Santillana del Mar

Santillana del Mar, Viveda Cantabria
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Santillana del Mar. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Área Natural de Especial ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"We were a family group of 9 people (6 adults and 3 children) and we all loved this spacious house. The pool is fabulous, great for cooling off after days out. The games room was fantastic. The location is good with easy access to beaches and other attractions. You can see the nearby factory but it ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

House with pool and games room in Santillana del Mar
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Stay near popular Santillana del Mar attractions

Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar

8.8/10 (95 reviews)
Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar is just one of the places to see in Santillana del Mar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the festivals in this quaint area.
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Activities

Tour to Capricho de Gaudí Santillana del Mar and Redwood Forest

Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest

NZ$96
per adult
Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

NZ$134
per adult
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal
Comillas, architectural gem of Cantabria and the Caprice of Gaudí

Comillas, architectural gem of Cantabria and the Caprice of Gaudí

NZ$33
per adult
Comillas, architectural gem of Cantabria and the Caprice of Gaudí
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Cities near Santillana del Mar

An aerial view of a coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a river estuary, and green fields.

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