Cheap Car Hire in Santander Spain

Santander is a stunning city set on a sparkling bay on the northern coast of Spain, not far from the French border. The city is also within easy reach of the Cantabrian Mountains and the ancient art of the Altamira caves. The coastal typical weather is mild all year round, and bathing and surfing on the outstanding beaches is possible as late as mid-October.

The city has been legendary for its spas since the mid-1800s, when taking the waters became trendy and, as a consequence, infrastructure was shaped in the El Sardinero area: hotels, holiday rental homes and beaches were all ready for the promising tourism industry. In the early 20th century, Alfonso XIII and his court chose the Cantabrian coast as the spot for their summer home; this was the crowning glory for Santander.