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Get around Santander
Get around Santander
Foot Santander is reasonably small. The distance from one end of town to the other are some 6km (4m) and can be walked in 2 hours along the coast road. Within the city center everything is within walking distance (15min walking).
Bus Public buses are available at reasonable prices. Each journey costs € 1.10 (more for journeys out of the city proper, or you can save 40% by buying a 10-journey 'Bonobus' at a 'Tabaco' shop). A 10 journey Bonobus ticket costs € 6 (December 2009). Specifically, buses can take you to the main beaches some 2-4km (2m) from the city center. Timetables and map for download:
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Hop On Hop Off Bus , tel 800-750-2859 departs from the Cathdral daily at 10.45 and 11.25 am, 12.00 noon, 1.15, 1.55, 4.45, 5.20, 6.00 and 6.35 pm, with stops at Pasea Pereda, Museo Maritimo, Palacio de Festivales y Planetario, Palacio de la Magdalena, Casiono/Playa de Sardinero, Faro de Cabo Mayor, Matalenas/Campo de Golf. Estadio, Universidad, Avenida Valdecilla, Cuatro Caminos and Barrio Pesquero, the entire journey taking about 75 min. Internet rates: for 24 hours $ 21,95 per adult, $ 10.95 per child (5 to 15), for 48 hours $ 24,95 per adult, $ 11.95 per child (5 to 15) plus $ 3.95 "processing fee" per order. No refunds! Children under 5: free of charge. Explanations given in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Dutch and Japanese plus a commentary for kids.
Taxi Taxis are widely available throughout the city.
- Radiotaxi : tel. 942333333. Tariffs: Mon to Fri 6am to 10pm, Sat 8am to 3pm minimum € 3,15 plus € 0,78 per km, luggage € 1,17, waiting time € 15,52 per hour. Mon to Fri 10pm to 6am, Sat midnight to 8am, 3 am to midnight, Sun and public holidays: minimum € 4,00 plus € 1,02 per km, luggage € 1,50, waiting time € 20,23 per hour (2010)
- Teletaxi: 942369191
Bicycle The City offers free bicycle rental at a number of locations around Santander (Jardines de Pereda, El Sardinero, La Magdalena). Bikes are loaned for the day, so get in early to avoid missing out.
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