About The City

Santander (pop. 184,000) sprawls along the northern Spanish coast, and offers an incredible study abroad experience on the shores of the Bay of Biscay. A popular holiday destination, the city combines an urban environment with natural beauty, providing opportunities for visitors to enjoy fantastic cuisine, various cultural activities, beautiful beaches, and quaint countryside. Santander’s beaches are certainly the best known and most appreciated natural spaces. Next to these beaches, beautiful ecological areas look out over the coast, like Piquío with its emblematic gardens. The Parque de La Magdalena faces the island of Mouro and surrounds the Palacio de la Magdalena, the most famous view in Santander. The city's cultural pulse quickens during the summer months with activities such as the annual international music festival, as well as theater and dance events.