Centro de interpretación del litoral
Municipal centre in Santander in the former San Pedro del Mar battery, with exhibitions on the Cantabrian coast, guided visits and free admission.
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About the museum
The Centro de Interpretación del Litoral is in La Maruca, in the former coastal defence battery of San Pedro del Mar, a military building restored for its current use. It is run by Santander town council and aims to make the marine environment and the coast of Cantabria better known.
The permanent exhibition “Patrimonio litoral de Cantabria” reviews the geological origin of the coast, its flora and fauna, the uses humans have made of it over time, and the importance of conserving it and raising environmental awareness. A second display, “Costa Quebrada, Parque Geológico”, includes a model of the area and panels on its geology and biodiversity.
As well as the rooms, the centre organises guided visits to the intertidal zone of La Maruca, children's workshops and activities for schoolchildren. The terrace offers panoramic views of the estuary of San Pedro del Mar.
Highlights
- Exhibition “Patrimonio litoral de Cantabria”
- Exhibition “Costa Quebrada, Parque Geológico” with a model
- Former coastal defence battery of San Pedro del Mar
- Guided visits to the rocky intertidal zone of La Maruca
- Terrace with views over the estuary of San Pedro del Mar
- Free admission
Permanent exhibitions
- Patrimonio litoral de Cantabria – Tour of the geological origin of the Cantabrian coast, its flora and fauna, human uses over time and the conservation of the coastline.
- Costa Quebrada, Parque Geológico – Model of the coastal zone of the geological park and panels on its geology and biodiversity.
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Santander
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –School groups and other groups must register in advance by telephone on 942 203 055 or by email at centrolitoralmaruca@santander.es. |
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The terrace is accessible from outside. No further accessibility information is published.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Children's workshops, activities for schoolchildren and Saturday outings for families with children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bus line 18-II.
The centre is in La Maruca, in the former battery of San Pedro del Mar, in the Monte-Corbanera area.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits to the intertidal zone of La Maruca: on Saturdays, all year round, departures along the intertidal zone or on a route through the ecosystems for adults or families with children. Groups have 6 to 15 people and are booked at the centre. |
