Sardinero is a popular beach

Beach

A beach is a geological landform along the shoreline of an ocean, sea, lake or river. It usually consists of loose particles which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles or cobblestones...

 located in the Spanish

Spain

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 city of Santander

Santander, Cantabria

The port city of Santander is the capital of the autonomous community and historical region of Cantabria situated on the north coast of Spain. Located east of Gijón and west of Bilbao, the city has a population of 183,446 .-History:...

, Cantabria

Cantabria

Cantabria is a Spanish historical region and autonomous community with Santander as its capital city. It is bordered on the east by the Basque Autonomous Community , on the south by Castile and León , on the west by the Principality of Asturias, and on the north by the Cantabrian Sea.Cantabria...

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Sardinero is actually two beaches, divided by the gardens of Piquio about one-quarter the way along its length, stretching from the Magdalena Peninsula

Magdalena Peninsula

The Magdalena Peninsula is a 69 acre peninsula located near the entrance to the Bay of Santander in the city of Santander, Cantabria along the north coast of Spain.The peninsula is a popular recreational destination for both tourists and locals...

 to Mataleñas; two further adjacent beaches are also sometimes included.
Together about 4,300 feet (1,300 meters) long and 260 feet (80 meters) deep, the two beaches feature fine golden sand and moderate waves; they are bordered by a wide promenade running their entire length. Sardinero is lined with hotels, restaurants, and a casino

Gran Casino del Sardinero

The Gran Casino del Sardinero is a leading gambling casino in the city of Santander in the autonomous community of Cantabria . It is in the Plaza de Italia in El Sardinero.-History:...

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and is regarded as one of the most elegant beach resorts in Spain.