Santander on the Camino del Norte

Santander sits 276.5 km into the Camino del Norte, with Santiago 568.8 km still ahead at this point in the walk.

276.5 km along the route 568.8 km still ahead 28 m elevation

Arriving and leaving

Stage in

Stage 12: Güemes to Santander · 12.0 km · +98 m · 3 h 10 min

Stage out

Stage 13: Santander to Santillana del Mar · 37.0 km · +344 m · 9 h 55 min

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Services in Santander

Counted from OpenStreetMap places within 1.5 km of the town centre as mapped from the places along the route, refreshed 2026-10-24. Use the map app while you walk for the exact spot and distance ahead.

Places to stay

40 near the centre

Water points

24 near the centre

Food and drink

286 near the centre

Shops

130 near the centre

Pharmacy and health

59 near the centre

ATMs and banks

45 near the centre

Churches

15 near the centre

Places to stay in Santander

Every place to stay named on OpenStreetMap within 1.5 km of the town centre, closest first, with beds, phone, and website where they are listed. Check the map app for hours and the exact spot.

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