The Palacio de La Magdalena was built between 1908 and 1912 by the people of the city as a present for the Royal Family. In 1913 they enjoyed their first holiday season there and it must have been a great success since they repeated holiday destination for the following 17 years.
While they were visiting the Palacio, the press had plenty of gossip to report around the Royal Summer and their visits to the Playa del Sardinero where they installed La Caracola, a shed were they would spend most of their time at the beach.
Its location is privileged as it is situated on a small peninsula with fantastic views over the Bay of Santarder.
It is currently recognised as an artistic historical monument and in use as a Conference and Meetings Hall, although still open to the public.
Last year its popularity grew as it became the stage for a popular Spanish tv show called "Gran Hotel" so for a bit of "Spanish Hollywood" glamour don't forget to stop here on your trip through Northern Spain.
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