Cantabria, Spain

El Sardinero

El Sardinero is a stunning beach located in Santander. It is renowned for its clean, warm water and spotless sand. The beach is large, offering ample space for visitors to enjoy.

It is backed by a long promenade, providing a scenic route for walks or runs, especially in the early morning before sunrise. Despite being an urban beach, El Sardinero maintains a natural charm and has not been overly commercialised or overrun by tourists.

Discover great places to stay near El Sardinero and enjoy its clean, warm waters and expansive sandy shores.

It is considered one of the nicest beaches in Santander.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the cleanliness and natural beauty of the beach, with many praising the warm water and the long promenade. The beach's lack of commercialisation and overcrowding is also appreciated by visitors. However, some visitors express dissatisfaction with the urbanisation of the beach.

Where to Stay near El Sardinero?

If you're planning a trip to El Sardinero, consider staying in the city of Santander itself, where many accommodations are within walking distance of the beach. Most visitors come for the beach's natural charm and cleanliness, enjoying both the urban amenities and the scenic coastal views.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is El Sardinero?

Latitude: 43.4753545 / Longitude: -3.7847559

El Sardinero is located in Cantabria. The following map of El Sardinero shows the exact location.


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El Sardinero: Weather Today

📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026
It's not a great day for the beach at El Sardinero. Expect a rather cool day with a high of 14.7 °C. There's a high chance of light rain, so pack accordingly. The wind might be strong at times. The sea temperature is 13.0 °C, and the waves are high, so it's not suitable for swimming. With almost complete cloud cover, don't expect much sunshine.
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Air

Low / High9.9°C/14.7°C
Feels Like (High)12.7°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature13.0 °C
Wave Height2.5 m
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Rain

Rain Chance85%
Rainfall0.8 mm
Rain Duration4 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:34/19:16
Sunshine Hours2.6 hrs
UV Index2.7
Cloud Cover99%
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Wind

Speed21.8 km/h
Gusts47.9 km/h
DirectionW

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