Sardinero is a popular
beach
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located in the
Spanish
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...
city of
Santander,
Cantabria
Cantabria (, ; ) is an autonomous community and Provinces of Spain, province in northern Spain with Santander, Cantabria, Santander as its capital city. It is called a , a Nationalities and regions of Spain, historic community, in its current ...
.
[
] The beach is divided in two by the gardens of Piquio about one-quarter the way along its length, stretching from the
Magdalena Peninsula
The Magdalena Peninsula is a 69-acre (28 hectare)
peninsula located near the entrance to the Bay of Santander in the city of Santander, Cantabria, along the north coast of Spain.
The peninsula is a popular recreational destination for both tou ...
to
Mataleñas; two further adjacent beaches are also sometimes included.
[
]
In total about long and deep, the beach features fine golden sand and moderate waves; it is bordered by a wide
promenade
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running its entire length.
Sardinero is lined with hotels, restaurants, and a
casino
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,
[
] and is regarded as one of the most elegant beach resorts in Spain.
References
Beaches of Cantabria
Tourist attractions in Cantabria
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