Franks Wild Years
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Today I start 6 weeks work in Santander north Spain. On first glance it looks great, sunny, by the sea. Any one out there spent any time here ? And if so any recommendations ?
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Santander ( not the bank) anyone been ?
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Coldeanseagull
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I had a short break there a few years ago. My recollection is it's a clean, warm version of Newhaven
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CliveWalkerWingWizard
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Like any big city the outskirts are a little grotty, the centres quite pretty, nice walks along the front/cliff tops. Standard cafes etc Bilbao is just along the coast probably has a bit more going on.
Beautiful beaches, good selection of bars in the centre - although a bit quiet until after circa 9pm, like most Spanish cities. Racing Santander have a nice little stadium almost on the beach (which I was very envious of until The Amex). Personally I would prefer to go in the spring/summer, as northern Spain can be a bit grey and grim in autumn/winter.
cloud
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There's the Camino de Santiago if you are into walking
Sardinero beach is beautiful. The old town is nice with some really good bars and restaurants.
Everyone seems really friendly. I really liked it there.
Everyone seems really friendly. I really liked it there.
This is one of the views from the beach.
Peter Grummit
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Had a few days there about 5 years ago as part of a Spanish 'tour'.
Fantastic beach and no English - lots of Madrid folk go there in August to get away from the heat. Great traditional tapas place in the old town, all tiles and characters. Stadium worth a visit.
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Fantastic beach and no English - lots of Madrid folk go there in August to get away from the heat. Great traditional tapas place in the old town, all tiles and characters. Stadium worth a visit.
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basque seagull
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- Oct 21, 2012
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The weather should be OK for the next few weeks. Try and visit some of the villages along the coast. Bilbao is worth a visit as is the neighbouring province Asturias. People are generally friendly, known to be conservative. Know it a little as I live down the road in Vitoria, Basque Country.
mona
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Good place with a typical maritime climate......like Brighton. As basque seagull said, Bilbao (great city) is worth a visit. Northern Spain is a friendly place but it helps if you speak a few words of the language. I might be wrong but I think Seve Ballesteros came from Santander way. Vitoria, Inigo C's home city, is also an interesting place.
sant andreu
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- Dec 18, 2011
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Lots of 'pijos' (Spanish for 'posh') e.g. people walking around looking like golfers, sweaters around their shoulders, etc. The countryside and coastline is spectacular, a bit like Wales; wet, but bigger and little warmer too. Eat pinchos and enjoy the white wine