12-Day Spain road trip from Santander to Valladolid, Madrid, Pamplona, and Vitoria-Gasteiz

Your road trip adventure in Spain begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Santander. You’ll stay in Santander for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Santander has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Paseo Marítimo de Santander. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,078 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Santander, Cadelo Restaurante. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 855 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Santander is Casa Lita. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,651 customers.

Locals recommend Cañadío as one of the best restaurants in the city of Santander. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,193 customers.

Santander also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Santander is La Magnolia. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,129 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Santander is Little Bobby. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

Locals also enjoy Kings Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 857 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 12-day vacation in Spain!

Day 2 of your road trip through Spain gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Santander and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Valladolid. You will stay in Valladolid for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Santander is the amazing Plaza Porticada. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,395 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, Mercado del Este. With an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,680 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Santander is the outstanding Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,931 visitors.

The spectacular Centro Botin is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating art museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 14,508 visitors. In addition, approximately 111,096 travelers visit this popular site annually.

You can make the most of your new day in Santander by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Spain. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Valladolid, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Parrilla De San Lorenzo, one of the best restaurants in the city of Valladolid. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,433 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurante Jero as one of the best restaurants in the city of Valladolid. Restaurante Jero is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,796 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Valladolid is La Tasquita. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,612 customers.

After dinner, visit Villa Paramesa, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Valladolid. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,082 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Café Bar Alborada. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,054 customers.

Alternatively, Restaurante Pide por esa Boquita is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Valladolid. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 669 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Valladolid and embark on a scenic drive to Madrid, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 5 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Valladolid and San Ildefonso before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Valladolid. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Alcázar of Segovia. This attraction is an alcázar that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 49,713 visitors. Over 754,946 people visit Alcázar of Segovia annually.

You could also stop at the incredible Segovia Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved catholic cathedral, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,509 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Valladolid is the stunning Aqueduct of Segovia. This stone bridge and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 95,202 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Segovia and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of San Ildefonso has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Royal Palace of La Granja of San Ildefonso. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 19,635 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in San Ildefonso, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Madrid. When you arrive in Madrid you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Salmon Guru. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,802 customers.

Locals also recommend Coque, another of the best restaurants in Madrid. Coque is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at El Social. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 944 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit El miniBAR to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Madrid, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,297 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Areia. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Areia has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,973 customers.

James Joyce Irish Pub Madrid is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,124 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Spain, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Toledo has to offer. Cherish the 4 nights you have left in Toledo by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Toledo. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Toledo, like the extraordinary Alcázar of Toledo. This attraction is an alcázar and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,193 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Toledo is the spectacular Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo. This attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,938 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Zocodover. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,930 visitors.

Alcantara Bridge is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This top-tier point of interest is a popular destination among visitors in Toledo. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,836 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Mirador del Valle. Mirador del Valle is a landmark and popular attraction in Toledo. More than 10,058 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Toledo does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Toledo on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Spain, be sure to eat at El Jardín Secreto Madrid, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,058 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Madrid is the popular Pum Pum Café. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,614 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Madrid is Corral de la Morería. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,011 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, 1862 Dry Bar is one of the best bars in the city of Madrid for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,987 customers.

Taberna del Alabardero de Madrid is another of the most popular bars in the city of Madrid. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,525 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Madrid is Baton Rouge Cocktail Bar. Baton Rouge Cocktail Bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 966 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Madrid!

On day 5 of your road trip across Spain, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Madrid. You’ll stay in Madrid for 3 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Hotel Praga, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Madrid. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,919 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Madrid is the 5-star Puerta América Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 8,150 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Madrid is the 3-star B&B HOTEL Madrid Centro Puerta del Sol. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,970 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Madrid, like the outstanding Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 46,855 visitors.

Royal Palace of Madrid is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Madrid. This incredible attraction is a royal palace and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 77,471 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Madrid is the extraordinary plaza de España. This square is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 98,199 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Temple of Debod. Around 44,446 visitors have given this egyptian temple an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Come to Madrid prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Madrid.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like La Mi Venta, after your day of exploring the city of Madrid. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,658 customers.

Malacatín is another of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,017 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid is JUNGLEKING - International Food & XL Brunch in Madrid. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,533 customers.

Locals recommend Harvey's Cocktail Bar, one of the best bars in the city of Madrid, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,137 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Madrid, Cafe Madrid. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 662 customers.

Inclán Brutal Bar is also one of the best bars in the city of Madrid. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,713 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Spain.

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Madrid has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Madrid by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Madrid. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Madrid, like the extraordinary Main Square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 152,388 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Madrid is the spectacular Market of San Miguel. This attraction is a building and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 106,296 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Great Pond of El Retiro. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 22,242 visitors.

El Retiro Park is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This urban park is a popular destination among visitors in Madrid. Rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 162,386 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace is a building and popular attraction in Madrid. More than 39,270 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Madrid does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Madrid on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Spain, be sure to eat at La Bien Aparecida, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,473 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Madrid is the popular Prada a Tope Madrid. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,511 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Madrid is Arrabal Madrid. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,924 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Taberna El Sur is one of the best bars in the city of Madrid for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,959 customers.

Mercado de la Reina 12 is another of the most popular bars in the city of Madrid. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,470 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Madrid is Café Central. Café Central has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 5,181 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Madrid!

Day 7 of your road trip across Spain is another day in the magnificent Madrid. You now have 1 night left in Madrid. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Madrid offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the city of Madrid is the stunning National Archaeological Museum. This has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,100 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Puerta de Alcalá in the city of Madrid. This attraction is a triumphal arch and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 43,833 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the city of Madrid is the incredible Museo del Prado. Museo del Prado gathers around 3,497,345 visitors each year. This attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 98,929 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Toledo Gate. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,684 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the outstanding Casa de Campo. This park is a much-appreciated attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 50,826 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Madrid you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Madrid has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Madrid, Mas Al Sur. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,973 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Madrid, we recommend the cocktails at Cervantes Cervecería. This bar has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,073 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Madrid is Sagaretxe. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,358 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Madrid!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 8 of your epic road trip in Spain, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Madrid. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Madrid’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Madrid, start your day with a visit to the amazing Círculo de Bellas Artes. This much-appreciated movie theater and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 27,540 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 32,846 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum welcomes 671,078 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Western Park to make the most of your road trip across Spain. The spectacular Western Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 28,992 visitors.

The lovely Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 120,158 visitors have left this association football venue average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Las Ventas. This attraction is a bullring rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 29,501 reviews.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Spain!

Day 9 of your road trip will take you to the city of Zaragoza and the city of Olite/Erriberri. You’ll stay in Pamplona for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Zaragoza today is José Antonio Labordeta Grand Park. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,535 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, an outstanding co-cathedral, in the city of Zaragoza. Around 34,215 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Zaragoza is Puente de Piedra. This amazing attraction is a bridge and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,689 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Spain, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Spain. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Royal Palace of Olite for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Olite/Erriberri. This popular attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,713 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Pamplona.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona, Bar Gaucho. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,129 customers.

Locals recommend Iruñazarra as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona. Iruñazarra is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,442 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona is La Mandarra de La Ramos. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,852 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Pamplona, Restaurante La Vieja Iruña. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 842 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like The House Beer. Old Town Centre. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

Napargar Cervecería is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Pamplona. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 641 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain with a toast!

Rise and shine on day 10 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Pamplona and embark on a scenic drive to Vitoria-Gasteiz, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Pamplona and Portugalete before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Pamplona. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Gipuzkoa Plaza. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,940 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Alderdi Eder Parkea. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,442 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Pamplona is the stunning Beach of La Concha. This natural feature and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,054 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated sculpture in Pamplona. The popular Peine del Viento XV is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,281 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

Wave goodbye to San Sebastian and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Portugalete has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Vizcaya Bridge. This attraction is a suspension bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,202 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Portugalete, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. When you arrive in Vitoria-Gasteiz you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like PerretxiCo. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,156 customers.

Locals also recommend El Toloño taberna, another of the best restaurants in Vitoria-Gasteiz. El Toloño taberna is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,240 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at El Portalón. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,631 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Sagartoki erretegia to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Vitoria-Gasteiz, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,472 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like El Siete tapas bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. El Siete tapas bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,630 customers.

La Escotilla is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,905 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Spain, and look forward to more great days to come!

Rise and shine on day 11 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Vitoria-Gasteiz and embark on a scenic drive to Santander, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Vitoria-Gasteiz and Villaescusa before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Vitoria-Gasteiz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Etxebarria parkea. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 9,229 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Zubizuri. This attraction, a beloved footbridge, has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 10,295 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Vitoria-Gasteiz is the stunning Puppy. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,913 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated museum building in Vitoria-Gasteiz. The popular Guggenheim Museum is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 64,815 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city. It’s estimated around 530,967 people visit this attraction each year.

Wave goodbye to Bilbao and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Villaescusa has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Cabarceno Natural Park. This attraction is a zoo that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 45,839 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Villaescusa, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Santander. When you arrive in Santander you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurante Los Peñucas. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,136 customers.

Locals also recommend Bodega del Riojano, another of the best restaurants in Santander. Bodega del Riojano is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,195 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Taberna La Radio. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,408 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Santa & Co to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Santander, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 887 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like La Barruca de Calderón. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. La Barruca de Calderón has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,014 customers.

Cantabria Restaurant is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,226 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Spain, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 12 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Santander before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Ascensor Río de la Pila is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Santander. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,667 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Santander and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Spain.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Santander at La Bombi before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,500 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Restaurante Posada Del Mar for your last chance at a meal in the city of Santander. The Restaurante Posada Del Mar restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restaurante la Mayor. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 921 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Santander. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Spain!