A catastrophic fire in 1941 destroyed much of Santander's old town, and the reconstruction gave the city centre a distinctly mid-20th century appearance that differs from other Spanish historic cities. About 174,000 people live in this Cantabrian capital, which curves around a bay on Spain's northern coast. The Palacio de la Magdalena, a royal summer palace on a peninsula overlooking the bay, now serves as a university facility and cultural venue.
The University of Cantabria and the UIMP summer courses attract students and academics, particularly during July and August. Banco Santander, one of the world's largest banks, was founded here in 1857 and maintained its operational base in the city until expanding internationally. El Sardinero, the main beach area on the outer coast, draws summer visitors from across northern Spain.
Bilbao is about 100 kilometres east by motorway. Brittany Ferries operates a service from Santander to Portsmouth in England. Companion providers serve the city from central locations and the El Sardinero hotel zone. Escortservice.com publishes reviewed profiles without involvement in bookings. All contact is between visitor and provider. Users must be 18+.
A catastrophic fire in 1941 destroyed much of Santander's old town, and the reconstruction gave the city centre a distinctly mid-20th century appearance that differs from other Spanish historic cities. About 174,000 people live in this Cantabrian capital, which curves around a bay on Spain's northern coast. The Palacio de la Magdalena, a royal summer palace on a peninsula overlooking the bay, now serves as a university facility and cultural venue.
The University of Cantabria and the UIMP summer courses attract students and academics, particularly during July and August. Banco Santander, one of the world's largest banks, was founded here in 1857 and maintained its operational base in the city until expanding internationally. El Sardinero, the main beach area on the outer coast, draws summer visitors from across northern Spain.
Bilbao is about 100 kilometres east by motorway. Brittany Ferries operates a service from Santander to Portsmouth in England. Companion providers serve the city from central locations and the El Sardinero hotel zone. Escortservice.com publishes reviewed profiles without involvement in bookings. All contact is between visitor and provider. Users must be 18+.
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