We were here on the 23rd of July and they were celebrating "Semana Grande - Santander", with parades, food courts, and music late last night. WOW - what a neat place to be! Very cosmopolitan looking city, clean - old yet modern facilities. Great place...More

Sqaure that was built in Santander after the huge fire of 1941 destroyed much of the historic city. Nowadays of the central place of the city, with some bars and restaurants around it.

Sat at the cafes here watching the world go by. Service was great and the drink was even better- 3 Euros for a beer and a glass of wine!

We found it good to sit there and people watch in the afternoon sheltered and lots going on, Take in a small partitive.

This square a great place to relax over a coffee watching the world go by. The buildings are mafestic.

Magnificent plaza which many use as a meeting point due to its size and prominence. There are café seating areas at one end where you can relax, look at your souvenir purchases and watch the world go by. Some of the cafe's are actually towards...More

The square across the Cathedral is called the Plaza Porticada and it has several government buildings. It is also called the Plaza de Velarde. At the entrance there is the Monument to Pedro Velarde. Pedro Velarde (October 25, 1779 – May 2, 1808) was born...More