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Serviced Apartments in Santillana del Mar

There are many wonderful smaller towns on the north coast of Spain and Santillana del Mar is certainly one of them. Just half an hour west of Santander, this small town of around 4000 people is home to plenty of cobbled streets and traditional Spanish town houses. Holiday rentals in Santillana del Mar are also ideally located for visiting many of the most famous sights of the north coast.

The town itself is situated just back from the actual coast, although the famous beaches in the area are only a 10 minute drive away. The ‘Mar’ of the town name is a little misleading; the town is actually more correctly named after Santa Juliana (or Santa Illana). The remains of this Saint are kept in the town's Romanesque church, called the Colegiata. The church is also a former Benedictine monastery and one of the most popular landmarks of the town. Most apartment rentals in Santillana del Mar are centrally located with great access to all the sights.

Another reason why holiday apartments in Santillana del Mar attract many thousands of tourists every year is the town's proximity to the Altamira Caves. These caves are the first in Spain where prehistoric cave paintings were discovered. The paintings depict wild animals and human hands and the caves are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is impossible to overstate the importance of this discovery in terms of understanding prehistoric man, and the site is definitely worth visiting, whether you have an interest in history or not.

As far as the weather is concerned, average temperatures range from 9°C in winter to about 19°C in August. Holiday lettings in Santillana del Mar are at their busiest from June to September, when most visiting tourists arrive. Being near to the north coast and the Bay of Biscay, even on the hottest days there is a pleasant sea breeze coming in from the Atlantic Ocean.

The most obvious day trip to take from serviced apartments in Santillana del Mar is to Santander; a hugely historic and important city of northern Spain. The resort town of Suances is also only about 20 minutes away and has an excellent beach. Travelling along the coast to the west, you will reach Comillas in about 20 minutes; a town known for its history of rich nobility and townhouses. Overall, Santillana del Mar is a great destination for seeing the best of northern Spain.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Santillana del Mar.

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