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Playa del Sardinero — Spain
City & resort

Playa del Sardinero

Santander, Cantabria · 🇪🇸 Spain

Notable⚑ Blue FlagEurope

A grand golden city beach below the casino and gardens of El Sardinero, straight out of royal-era Santander.

In season the water at Playa del Sardinero (Santander, Cantabria, Spain) reaches about 22°C. Best months: Jun-Sep. The beach flies the Blue Flag for water quality and safety.

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Sea temperature
~22°C in the warm season
Water
Cool, clean Cantabrian blue
Sand
A grand sweep of fine golden sand
Swimming
Lively but guarded; belle-époque bathing tradition
Surf
Reliable beginner beach-break in autumn
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
Santander's belle-époque seafront of casinos and gardens
Beach type
City & resort
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Playa del Sardinero: frequently asked questions

Where is Playa del Sardinero?

Playa del Sardinero is at Santander, on the coast of Spain.

What is the sea temperature at Playa del Sardinero?

In the warm season the sea at Playa del Sardinero reaches about 22°C. Cool, clean Cantabrian blue.

When is the best time to visit Playa del Sardinero?

The best time to visit Playa del Sardinero is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Playa del Sardinero have?

Playa del Sardinero has a grand sweep of fine golden sand.

Is Playa del Sardinero good for swimming?

Lively but guarded; belle-époque bathing tradition.

Can you surf at Playa del Sardinero?

Reliable beginner beach-break in autumn.

Does Playa del Sardinero have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Playa del Sardinero holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

Photo: Nml 12 (CC BY-SA 3.0 es) · source