Discover 6 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Santoña (Spain). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Playa de Berria, Iglesia de Santa María del Puerto, and Fuerte de San Martín. Also, be sure to include Fuerte de San Carlos in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Santoña (Cantabria).
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Playa de Berria
Berria beach is located in the municipality of Santoña. It is a beach on the isthmus that joins the peninsula formed by Mount Buciero with the municipality of Argoños. It is 2,200 metres long and stretches between Mount Brusco to the west and the Buciero massif to the east. Its sand is white and fine, has a gentle slope and is decorated with the Blue Flag. It opens to the sea on its northern side, to the south are the marshes of Santoña.
The CA-907 road is easily accessible from both Santoña and Argoños.
Address: Ctra. al Faro del Pescador (Berria), 39740 Santoña
Iglesia de Santa María del Puerto
The church of Santa María del Puerto located in the town of Santoña is a Romanesque style temple from the first half of the 13th century. It was declared a National Monument on the 3rd of June 1931.
Fuerte de San Martín
The geographical situation of the town of Santoña with its Monte Buciero was considered privileged since ancient times as a strategic position to prevent access to the bay. However, since the 16th century there was already an awareness of how poorly protected the square was despite its incomparable location. The 17th and 18th centuries passed and Santoña and the whole bay continued in the same situation of military unprotection, as although there were plans on several occasions to carry out fortification works, they were never carried out, to the great concern of the civilian population who saw how easily their town was invaded and razed to the ground time and again by the French Armada.
In 1992 the following forts and batteries were declared an Asset of Cultural Interest with the category of monument: Fuerte del Mazo, Fuerte de San Martín, Fuerte de San Carlos, Batería Alta de San Martín, Batería Baja de Galbanes, Batería de San Felipe.
This complex has been declared a Cultural Site.
Fuerte de San Carlos
The geographical situation of the town of Santoña with its Monte Buciero was considered privileged since ancient times as a strategic position to prevent access to the bay. However, since the 16th century, people were already aware of how poorly protected the square was despite its incomparable location. The 17th and 18th centuries passed and Santoña and the whole bay continued in the same situation of military unprotection, as although there were plans on several occasions to carry out fortification works, they were never carried out, to the great concern of the civilian population who saw how easily their town was invaded and razed to the ground time and again by the French Armada.
In 1992 the following forts and batteries were declared an Asset of Cultural Interest with the category of monument: Fuerte del Mazo, Fuerte de San Martín, Fuerte de San Carlos, Batería Alta de San Martín, Batería Baja de Galbanes, Batería de San Felipe.
This complex has been declared a Cultural Site.
Faro del Caballo
Lighthouse
IES Marqués de Manzanedo
Relax in park, Park
Address: Calle Manzanedo, 29, Santoña