
SANTANDER
Once protected by Saint Emetorio, this bay is one of the most beautiful in the world. In the 11th century it was named Portus Victorae by the Romans, today with its Latin origins left behind it is now more commonly known as Santander the only northern city in Spain where the coastline faces south.
The city has been divided over the years in three principal eras, once it was an important fishing industry, which, by walking around the ports this part of its history is still obviously evident. Then came the industrial era when in the 18th and 19th century Santander became the main port for trading merchandise on its way to the American colonies and nowadays as could be expected is the tourist era. Obvious to all who visit that this city now thrives on being an example to the rest of Spain.