Santander
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Santander, Spain (Port of entry)
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 Bay of Sardinero looking west |
Santander, the capital of the province of Cantabria in NW Spain, is a major port city with a population of about 190,000. A port since Roman times, the city’s present name derives from Saint Emeterio, a Roman legionary martyred for his faith, whose head was brought to the city in the 3rd century AD. Santander became a fashionable seaside resort in the early 20th century, with the construction of a summer palace for the then King Alfonso XIII, and it still attracts hordes of tourists today to its 17 sandy beaches. Sadly, a major fire in 1941 destroyed most of the mediaeval town centre and left Santander with only a relatively modest architectural heritage. Cruising yachtsman visiting the harbour have a choice of mooring opposite the Real Club Maritimo de Santander or navigating the four miles upriver to the large Marina de Santander near the airport. Although there are two other marinas in the harbour, the Marina de Pedrena and the so-called Puerto Chico behind the Real Club Maritimo, they are both relatively shallow and do not accept visiting yachts.
Local Weather
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Sources for Weather forecasts: See Spain.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1291 – Santona to Gijon
- 1145 – Santander
- Imray
- C42 - La Rochelle to Santander
- C43 - Santander to A Coruna
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Islands
Isla de Mouro and Isla Santa Marina either side of entrance.
The approach to Santander is free from dangers, apart from a rocky islet half a mile ENE of the peninsula of La Magdalena on the W side of the entrance and a reef extending 300 metres S from the S side of the peninsula. The channel is buoyed for most of its length.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Santander is a port of entry/exit to Spain.
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Berthing Options
There are a number of options in Santander. One can pick up a mooring buoy if available (or anchor if not) just south of the The Real Club Maritimo de Santander, which lies about two miles in from the entrance to starboard (due north of starboard buoy no. 5). A charge is made for using the buoys, which also entitles visitors to use the club’s facilities. Alternatively, continue up the channel for a further three miles to the Marina de Santander, which lies on the starboard side of the channel immediately west of starboard buoy no. 15.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
{{Poi |43|28|N|03|48|W| | type= marina| name= The Real Club Maritimo de Santander | text= It operates the small and shallow harbour of Puerto Chico which is not open to visiting yachts. However, during the summer months (15 June to 15 September), visiting yachts (maximum length 16 metres) can make use of the buoys laid outside the clubhouse or anchor where convenient if they are all taken. There is a club launch which operates between the buoys and the clubhouse. To contact, telephone: +34 (0)942 214050. Website.
The Marina de Santander
The Marina de Santander [[Santander#The Marina de Santander|The Marina de Santander]] 43°25.79′N, 03°48.73′W Anchorages
The best anchorage is opposite the Real Club Maritimo de Santander. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres in mud. The holding is good, but there is regular swell from the ferries between the pontoons west of the club and the small settlement of Somo the other side of the river (especially when one of the more macho skippers has his hands on the wheel!). An alternative anchorage is the long bay of Sardinero extending west of Isla de la Torre, the small rocky islet to starboard just inside the entrance. There are numerous small craft moorings here owned by the Club Nautico de Horadada but it is usually possible to find a clear space. Shelter is good in the prevailing wind but poor if it goes E.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
Small service area at the Marina de Santander for mechanical and electrical repairs. Travel lift (27T) and crane.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Water and electricity and fuel station at the Marina de Santander.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The area of the town near the Real Club Maritimo is pleasant to walk around, although not very interesting architecturally (having been largely rebuilt following the fire of 1941). The sweeping bay of Sardinero makes a good long walk from the club (about 4km) out to the peninsula of La Magdalena with its early 20th century former royal palace, now a cultural heritage site.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Good supermarket and other shops close to Real Club Maritimo. Nearest shops to Marina de Santander are about 15 minutes walk away.
Eateries
- Bodega Mazon near the Real Club Maritimo (a colourful bar/restaurant with vast oak barrels and a ceiling hung with sausages) is fun -- Atheneoflymington.
Internet/WiFi
At Marina de Santander.
Laundry
At Marina de Santander (charge of €5).
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Several outlets in the town.
Garbage Disposal
Bins at the marina and the yacht club.
Transportation
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Routes/Passages To/From
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Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
- Santander at the Wikipedia
References & Publications
See Spain.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Santander and this page's details validated:
- July 2000 --Atheneoflymington
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