Webcam Santander

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Webcam Santander

Santander is the capital of Cantabria and full of surprises. That’s why we welcome our guests with the webcam Santander to inform you optimally about the local weather conditions. As a popular seaside resort on the Atlantic coast of Spain, the city of about 175,000 inhabitants attracts primarily numerous local guests, but also more and more visitors from abroad.

Santander’s main sights include the headquarters of the major bank of the same name, the city hall, the cathedral, as well as the Faro de Cabo Mayor lighthouse and the Plaza Porticada. In addition, Santander is participating in a pilot project on smart cities, which involves the digital networking of transport and municipal infrastructure. The city remains a sought-after spa and bathing resort.

Weather radar Santander – Weather in Santander

Through our webcam in Santander you are always well informed about the weather in the northern Spanish port city. You can see in real time where the sun is shining, whether it is raining or storming. The intensity of precipitation can be easily read thanks to our simple color scale. Wind strength and other weather and climate parameters such as thunderstorms or hail can also be read from the weather map.

The climate in Santander

Santander has a humid temperate Atlantic climate. The seasons are distinct here. The average annual temperature in Santander is 16.8 °C. In the summer months, this rises to 22 °C. During the day, however, it can sometimes be 30 °C or warmer. The average water temperature is also similar at 16.5 °C, which is cooler than average compared to the Mediterranean coast. In the summer months, however, it rises to 18 °C. On average, it rains 14.4 days per month, making Santander one of the rainier cities in Spain. The sun shines for about 5 hours per day, but varies considerably throughout the year. The humidity in Santander is considered pleasant by most people and does not have extreme values.

Attractions in Santander

Santander has few historic buildings to offer, as it was extensively devastated in a major fire in 1941, but still has some attractions. In addition to the long sandy beaches in and around Santander, visitors particularly appreciate the diverse events that regularly take place in the Centro Botín, among other places. Several pretty summer residences and aristocratic villas are scattered around the city, and there is no casino missing. The beautiful garden Jardines de Pereda creates an attractive transition between the city center and the beach. Excursions by boat to the bay of Santander are also popular. In the center, the main sights can be reached quickly from the Plaza de Cañadío with the church of Santa Lucía. Last but not least, an excursion to the peninsula of La Magdalena, where the Spanish king Alfonso VIII had a summer residence built, is worthwhile. Several circular paths and viewpoints provide a varied walk and panoramic views of the coast.