What to see and do in Suances, Cantabria

Suances is a coastal municipality in Cantabria , in northern Spain. About a 30-minute drive from Santander, the capital of Cantabria, it is located at the mouth of the Saja River, on the Cantabrian Sea coast.

You can reach Suances by car or bus, with good connections from Santander and other nearby cities.

The best time to surf in Suances depends on your level of experience.

The fall and winter months can offer bigger, more powerful waves, which will be ideal if you are an experienced surfer.

While spring and summer are perfect for beginner and intermediate surfers, the temperatures are more pleasant and there are fewer currents.

Suances is a destination suitable for all levels of surfing.

Playa de los Locos is ideal for intermediate and advanced surfers, with larger, more consistent waves. If you're just learning, Playa de la Concha offers gentler waves, perfect for beginners.

Suances is a place where any surfer can improve their technique because it has a wide variety of breaks.

Yes. Without a doubt, Suances is one of the best destinations in Cantabria and Spain to learn to surf. Its beaches offer ideal conditions for all levels. The town also has surf schools and surf camps like Bio Surf Camp , where we can help you improve your technique from day one.

In northern Spain, the waves are of high quality in summer. Suances offers a wealth of surfing opportunities, with several nearby beaches, diverse orientations, and seabeds, allowing you to experience different conditions in a short space of time.

Yes, Suances has several beaches with waves suitable for beginners.

La Concha Beach is the best option for beginners, as its waves are gentler and allow for safe progression. There are also days when Playa de Los Locos has conditions suitable for intermediate levels.

The climate in Suances is oceanic and temperate , allowing for year-round surfing.

Winters are mild, with average temperatures of 10-15°C, and this is when the biggest waves arrive. In summer, temperatures range between 18 and 25°C, with smaller waves and perfect conditions for beginners.

The water temperature varies between 12°C in winter and 20°C in summer, so it is advisable to wear a wetsuit appropriate for the season.

On a walk through Suances, you can visit historically significant sites, such as the pre-Roman site of Castro de Hinojedo, the Hermitage of Carmen, or the ruins of the Convent of Santo Domingo.

If you're coming to Bio Surf Camp, the closest city with the best bus connections to Suances is Torrelavega . The next closest destination is Santander . You can also reach Bilbao .

Remember that you can use our transfer pick-up service in any of these three cities. ( Ask us for prices and conditions .)

You can also reach our surf camp by bus from Torrelavega or Santander (although this option may be longer and more tiring).

Yes. Here are some of the options we recommend:

From Torrelavega by bus:

• Casanova bus company departs from the roundabout outside the bus station. The service runs every hour during the summer season and approximately every two hours during the off-season. The closest stop to the camp is the Suances Medical Center.

From Santander by bus:

• There are three direct buses daily operated by La Cantábrica. Alternatively, you can travel to Torrelavega on an ALSA bus and then continue the route from Torrelavega to Suances on a Casanova bus.

If you come by train:

• We recommend stopping in Torrelavega and from there walking to the bus station to catch a bus to Suances.