Somo

Travel Guide

A sunset over a beach with rocky cliffs.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy dunes, a wooden pier, and calm water with boats.
A rocky shoreline with waves, a lighthouse, and a distant island.
A holiday in Somo, on the shores of the Cantabrian Sea, has everything you need: from its tasty cuisine to its artisan tradition, be ready to be impressed!

Somo is a town in Ribamontán al Mar. It’s not the only town there, as you’ll also find Loredo, Langre and Suesa, among others, making for a varied, fun-filled stay. No wonder, then, that this is one of the main tourist destinations in Cantabria. There are lots of cheap trips to Somo available for you to explore everything the small town has to offer.

Start your trip with a day out along the coast of this charming town with fewer than a thousand inhabitants. Somo beach, with its fine, golden sands, exposed to the wind and with strong waves are the perfect spot for surf lovers. If you're looking for something quieter, El Puntal beach is one of the quietest in Cantabria, sheltered by the bay of Santander. Nearby you’ll find the Puntal Dunes and Estuary of Miera Special Conservation Area, with all its rich biodiversity.

In the evening, you can take a stroll along the Somo promenade, which offers magnificent views of the bay, ideal for taking in the emblematic Magdalena Palace in the distance, and the changing landscape, bathed in the light of the sunset. Book one of our package deals to Somo, and treat yourself to a relaxing break. You’ll want to set aside part of your budget to enjoy the local cuisine, with their famous grilled fish from the icy waters of the Cantabrian Sea. You can also pick up a souvenir thanks to the local tradition of craftsmanship, as most of the members of the region’s ceramicists can be found here.

Santander will be the first stop on your trip to Somo. From the region’s capital, there are buses to Santoña that stop in Somo. If you’re interested in other options to reach your destination, you’ll be glad to know there are boat trips in the bay of Santander that stop in Somo. Take in the coastline on a relaxing boat ride.

Hotel Bemón Playa

Hotel Bemón Playa

3 out of 5
Calle la Fuente, 3 Ribamontan al Mar Cantabria
Stay at this hotel in Ribamontan al Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions El Sardinero Beach and Santander ...
9/10 Wonderful! (98 reviews)
"Blue parking lines everywhere but only for winter. Hot 37C, beach nearby didn’t go went to Laredo instead"

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Hotel Bemón Playa
Torres de Somo

Torres de Somo

4 out of 5
Arna 66 Ribamontan al Mar Cantabria
The price is P10,279 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
P10,279
P11,307 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ribamontan al Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions El Sardinero Beach and Santander Ferry ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
"Perfect hotel to relax and enjoy the beach as well as the city of Santander."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Torres de Somo
Hotel Santemar

Hotel Santemar

4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28 Santander Cantabria
The price is P10,787 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
P10,787
P11,865 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (983 reviews)
"Great location for beach nice snd clean"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Hotel Santemar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Estudios Aranzazu

Estudios Aranzazu

2 out of 5
Mies del Valle, 4 Santander Cantabria
Stay at this aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (267 reviews)
"Kitchenette was very useful to us. Secured entry and exit through phone app which was used to access rooms as well. Nice and clean room. Had a pleasant stay! Shower room is small but cannot do much about it, had to use it without the shower curtain to get more room."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Estudios Aranzazu
Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó

Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó

2 out of 5
Calle Prosperidad No. 36 A y B El Astillero Cantabria
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in El Astillero. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (210 reviews)
"The apartment had fantastic views of the estuary and city, and was spacious. Had basic cooking equipment, but not really sufficient for regular self- catering. Decor a bit tired, and could do with Netflix / Prime on TV for travellers for whom Spanish isn't their first language."

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
Apartamentos Santander Maliaño Suites 3000

Apartamentos Santander Maliaño Suites 3000

3 out of 5
Calle Alday, 39 Camargo Cantabria
Stay at this aparthotel in Camargo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal and Cabarceno Natural ...
Apartamentos Santander Maliaño Suites 3000
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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