Santillana del Mar

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Santillana del Mar
Santillana del Mar
Santillana del Mar
Santillana del Mar
Santillana del Mar
Breathe in more than 22,000 years of history by exploring the beautiful cobbled streets of Santillana del Mar.

Discover one of Cantabria's best kept secrets with a pleasant holiday in Santillana del Mar. In the surrounding area, you'll find the cave of Altamira, declared a World Heritage Site and home of one of the most famous cave paintings in the world.

The cave of Altamira has made this municipality an essential destination, especially for ardent history lovers. Be captivated by this historical landmark, which tells the history of Humanity from 22,000 years ago thanks to the paintings and etchings that decorate the cold rock of the cave.

Known as the “town of the three lies” in Spanish, as it isn't sacred (santa), it isn't flat (llana) and it doesn't have any sea (mar), Santillana del Mar offers a great many other places of interest, such as its old town, which is well worth a visit. Choose one of our cheap trips to Santillana del Mar, and discover its famous buildings: admire Torre del Merino or Torre de Don Borja, two of the town's oldest towers find other hidden treasures in its charming streets, such as Palacio Valdivieso or Palacio de Velarde, and check out the collegiate church of Santa Juliana, an old monastery that houses a famous chartulary and dates back to the 12th century.

Thanks to package holidays to Santillana del Mar, you can enjoy the region's specialities, such as tableta con leche and sobao sponge cakes or quesada puddings What's more, you can go on day-trips outside the municipality, as Santander is only 18 miles away and it is only 40 miles to get to the Picos de Europe mountain range.

Santillana del Mar's climate is rather damp, so don't rule out showers, but you needn't worry about the weather: the temperature is usually pleasant, with an average annual temperature of 14°C.

What are you waiting for? Book your flight + hotel to Santillana del Mar to discover one of the towns with the greatest historical value in Spain.

Posada Mediavia
Posada Mediavia
3 out of 5
Mediavia 34, Barrio Ubiarco, Santillana del Mar, Cantabria
The price is RM176 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
RM176
RM193 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3-star pension in Santillana del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa de Santa Justa and Hermitage ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (67 reviews)
"Easy check in and nice place"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2024

Posada Mediavia
Hotel Bestprice Santillana
Hotel Bestprice Santillana
3 out of 5
Calle Revolgo 16, Santillana del Mar
The price is RM242 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
RM242
RM266 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santillana del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Calle de Santo Domingo and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
"No parking"

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2025

Hotel Bestprice Santillana
Parador De Santillana De Gil Blas
Parador De Santillana De Gil Blas
4 out of 5
Plaza Ramon Pelayo 11, Santillana del Mar, Cantabria
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM407 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM407
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Santillana del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Torre de Don Borja and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
Charming hotel in the center of town
"Beautiful room with two balconies and lovely furnishings. The bed was large and comfortable, and the bathroom was cavernous. The hotel is in a wonderfully decorated historic building in the center of town. A perfect place from which to enjoy Santillana Del Mar. The only point against them is that ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025

Parador De Santillana De Gil Blas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartamentos Estela de Altamira
Apartamentos Estela de Altamira
3 out of 5
Avda del Zoo s/n, Santillana del Mar
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Santillana del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Santillana del Mar Zoo and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Tranquil and comfortable stay
"The apartment is very nice, bright and modern. It is very clean, spacious and comfortable. Beds are very comfortable which is important when you are traveling. The apartment is walking distance to to restaurants and shops. Ruben, is very nice and helpful. Definitely will recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2023

Apartamentos Estela de Altamira
Apartamentos La Gloria
Apartamentos La Gloria
3 out of 5
Bº Las Quintas, 20, Santillana del Mar, Cantabria
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Santillana del Mar. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Santillana del Mar Zoo and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
"Lovely garden. Driving close all amenities even beaches. Great to stay with kids."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2024

Apartamentos La Gloria
Estudios Aranzazu
Estudios Aranzazu
2 out of 5
Mies del Valle, 4, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7/10 Good! (227 reviews)
"The accommodation was very good for the price, location was quite central and it had a 24h reception."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2023

Estudios Aranzazu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Santillana del Mar

4.7
Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Quaint, small place. Stay there and use as a base for a couple of nights to see the surrounding area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice place to spend an afternoon and overnight on your way to Asturias.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We joined the excellent free tour of the village offered through the hotel - great guide, really enjoyable and interesting.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful historic town with plenty of restaurants and bars. You can access hotels and hotel car parks in your car but only with great care as the streets are cobbled, some corners tight and the town can be busy with lots of pedestrians.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely traditional town with plenty to do and great places to eat

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Visit the Altamira cave museum