The cultural offer of Santander keeps a rich legacy in the so-called Cultural Ring, an itinerary in the city center that offers a whole series of spaces to visit and learn a little more about the city in which we are, all in a comfortable tour.
These spaces are the Tower of the Cathedral, the Archaeological Center of the Medieval Wall and the Interpretation Center of the old Docks, the Museum of Prehistory and Archeology of Cantabria and even an anti-aircraft shelter discovered in 2006. In this same ring is the Route of the Fire that devastated the historical center in 1941 and, after its inauguration in June of last year, the Centro Botín, which will undoubtedly become the symbol of the city and a cultural reference in Spain. Also, the Jardines de Pereda are a good excuse to take a break before approaching another of the must-see emblems of Santander. We are talking about the Royal Palace of La Magdalena, located on the peninsula of the Magdalena and which was the official residence of the monarchs Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia.
The Palacio de la Magdalena
is a must-see space
From this site it is possible to approach the Sardinero beaches and the numerous parks and green areas of the city, where you can enjoy a well-deserved rest or practice some sports, such as those of Mataleñas and Las Llamas, as well as the surroundings of Cabo Mayor. In order to recover some energy, Santander is supplied with a wide and varied gastronomic offer.
The gastronomic offer includes the best products from land and sea
In the markets of Esperanza, Plaza de México and Puerto Chico, it is possible to find some of the best land and sea products, but if you do not want to wait, you can also taste them in some of the many gastronomic establishments of the city. We may not forget to taste some pinchos if we do not have much time, and since we are walking along the street, surely we will need to make some purchases and buy some souvenirs. The commercial streets of Santander are thus an open space in which large companies coexist with lifetime establishments.
The Route of the Fire runs through some of the places destroyed by the fire in 1941
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