Best beaches in Santillana del Mar

2 ranked beaches in Santillana del Mar, Cantabria

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Santillana del Mar

1
Playa de Santa Justa
A compact cove famous for its cliffside hermitage and photogenic setting.
7.0
2
Playa de Tagle
A quieter beach near Suances with cliffs and a rural coastal setting.
7.0

What makes Santillana del Mar's beaches stand out?

Santillana del Mar sits in Cantabria, Spain and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Santillana del Mar or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.