The Bay of Santander is the largest estuary of the northern coast of Spain. Its area is about 22 square kilometers, and the approximate dimensions are nine kilometers by five kilometers. At the entrance to the bay are several interesting natural objects, Dunas del Puntal y Estuario del Miera, the islands of Muro, Santa Marina, Torre and Oradea, as well as El Sardinero beaches.
There are a lot of settlements around the bay with manmade attractions. First, the camera is installed in the Palais des Festivals of Cantabria, where the famous Santander International Festival is held. Secondly, at the entrance to the bay, you can visit the Royal Palace of La Magdalena and the Faro de La Cerda lighthouse. Finally, Santander airport, which in 2015 was renamed, Seve Ballesteros — Santander Airport, after the famous golf player.
The camera shows us the vessels crossing the bay from one bank to the other. In the background of the image, the peaks of Parque Natural Macizo de Peña Cabarga are visible.
Because of man’s influence on the Bay of Santander, its area has been reduced almost two times. Currently, work is under way to restore the ecosystem of the bay.
