Somo Travel Guide

Tourist 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
The price is ₹5,129 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
₹5,129
₹5,642 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ribamontan al Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions El Sardinero Beach and Cabarceno ...
9/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews)
"Tucked out of the way, Hotel Playa Bemón became a refuge for me from the hurly burly of both Santander City and the more conspicuous hotels in Somo. I enjoyed a magnificent two nights of perfect sleep. There was also the business of a delightful 30 minute ferry ride from a cute little slip just a ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Hotel Bemón Playa
Torres de Somo

Torres de Somo

4 out of 5
Arna 66 Ribamontan al Mar Cantabria
The price is ₹6,441 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
₹6,441
₹7,085 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ribamontan al Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions El Sardinero Beach and Sanctuary of Nuestra ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
"This place is beautiful but the service and the staff were not helpful at all."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Torres de Somo
Apartamentos Somo

Apartamentos Somo

2.5 out of 5
Calle Cabo Mayor 11 Ribamontan al Mar
The price is ₹4,783 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
₹4,783
₹5,261 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ribamontan al Mar. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions El Sardinero Beach and Cabarceno Natural Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"La localisation, tout près des commerces et cafés, à 5 minutes pour la navette vers Santander. Appartement éclairé, à deux pas de la mer (on entend les vagues)."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Apartamentos Somo
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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (289 reviews)
"All wonderful for the price. The staff were so friendly. Checkin was great and loved that the key was on your phone. The normal beds had a nice firm mattress, the window had great blinds that kept light out. Lots of space in wardrobes. Shower pressure was great (shower curtain not so great at keeping ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in El Astillero. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and ...
8.2/10 Very good! (220 reviews)
"The listing says “sound proofed” rooms. This was not the case, I could hear my neighbours tv as if I was sitting in their living room. The train comes past every 45 minutes and makes an horrendous sound when it does. I would not stay here again."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and El Sardinero Beach are ...
7/10 Good! (21 reviews)
"La estancia estuvo excelente, si tuviera aire acondicionada estuviera súper mejor, así no se escucharía ningún ruido"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

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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