SANTANDER

Santander, capital of the region of Cantabria, is located on the north coast of Spain, for many years known as the beach of Old Castile. The most common image of the city is the Magdalena, the palace where the royal family spent their summers until the year 1931.

	Playa del Sardinero

Santander is a medium sized city (180,000 inhabitants). It is constructed on a small peninsula with the ocean on one side and a large bay on the other. It is recognized among the most beautiful geographical areas of its kind. There are seven sand beaches in the city, all waving blue flags ( European distinction for safe and clean beaches), which can be reached by foot, by bus, or by ferry. Public transport is very good with 19 different bus lines at a cheap price (5.40€ for 10 rides).

In Santander There is an Atlantic climate with mild temperatures. In winter it is usually about 10º C (50º F) and in summer upwards of 20º C (70ºF) with a light southern wind.

Cultural Activity in Santander

	Palacio de la Magdalena

Santander has an intense cultural life. Over the course of the year there are concerts, opera, and theater in the Palace of Festivals. There are good exhibits and art galleries. In summer there is an international music and dance festival, considered, along with Edinburgh and Granada, to be one of the best in Europe.

Entertainment

A unique characteristic of Santander is the quality of its restaurants. For example in the centre of the city, there is a restaurant that holds the highest distinction, the Estrella Michelin, and there are many tapa bars where it is possible to try the best Spanish food for very little money. After eating well, there is a fantastic night life both in the bars and discos, and on the street.

Sports in Santander

Without leaving the city, it is possible to :

• Surf
• Kite Surf
• Sail
• Golf
• Fish
• Practice football, basketball...

LA ESCUELA

International House Santander is a small school established in the city of Santander since 1978. It is a member of the International House World Orginization (www.ihworld.com) and is currently owned and run by IH Valladolid.

IH Santander is a Full Member of The European Association for Quality Language Services EAQUALS (www.eaquals.org), considered the most demanding accreditation in our sector.

All of our teachers are experts in the area of Spanish Language Teaching.

All students have access to internet in the computer room and the school has WiFi access for students with their own computers.

HOUSING

All of the families that work with IH Santander have been carefully selected.

If you would like another kind of housing (hotel, hosle, residence, apartment, rural home), please ask for more information.

GETTING THERE