Somo & El Puntal Beach
Playas de Somo y El Puntal
A long sandbar beach across the bay from Santander, reached by ferry in 15 minutes. Somo is a famous surfing town in northern Spain.
From the Embarcadero pier in the city centre, the Los Reginas ferry crosses the bay to Somo in about 15 to 20 minutes. In summer, some sailings stop at the El Puntal sandbar. El Puntal is a sandbar several kilometres long reaching out into the bay, with shallow, calm water, and from it you can look back at Santander and the Magdalena Peninsula. Somo faces the open sea, with stable surf conditions and many surf schools, so it suits beginners taking lessons. In summer there are simple beach bars, but be aware that the currents at the mouth of the bay can be strong.
Opening hours
Open all day; ferries roughly every 30–60 minutes
Nearby sights
- Magdalena Palace
- Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico
- Gran Casino del Sardinero
- El Sardinero Beach
- Mataleñas Beach
- Centro Botín
- Jardines de Pereda & Paseo de Pereda
- Cabo Mayor Lighthouse