Santander
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Santander, Spain (Port of entry)
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Santander, the capital of the province of Cantabria, 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.
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Either pick up a mooring buoy if available (or anchor if not) just south of 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.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Isla de Mouro and Isla Santa Marina either side of entrance.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Real Club Maritimo de Santander 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 can make use of the buoys (max. length 16 metres) 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: www.rcmsantander.com.
The Marina de Santander is situated some three kilometers from the city, close to the small airport (43 25.79N 03 48.73W). It will be easily seen to starboard after the commercial docks and the long oil jetty to port. The marina has 900 places on pontoons for yachts up to 23 metres, with a planned expansion to 1350 berths. Minimum depth in the entrance is 5m and in the marina 3.5 m. Water and electricity at all berths. Toilets and showers. Slipway. Travel lift (27T). Fuel station. Service area for mechanical and electrical repairs. To contact, telephone: +34 (0) 942 369298. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.marinasantander.com.
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 driver by one of the more macho skippers!). 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 and you may struggle to find a clear space.
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Repairs/Yards
Small service area at the Marina de Santander for mechanical and electrical repairs.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Water and electricity and fuel station at the Marina de Santander.
Tourism and 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 about 15 minute walk from Marina de Santander.
Eateries
- Bodega Mazon near the Real Club Maritimo (a colourful bar/restaurant with vast oak barrels and a ceiling hung with sausages) is fun - s/y Athene of Lymington.
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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 2000
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