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Santander é uma cidade compacta e pedonal, estendida ao longo da sua baía e da península do Sardinero. A maioria das atrações faz-se a pé; para trajetos mais longos, a rede urbana de autocarros (TUS) admite cães pequenos em transportadora, a linha FEVE de via estreita liga a Bilbau e a Oviedo, o Renfe Alvia chega a Madrid em cerca de 4h30, e a Brittany Ferries parte para Plymouth e Portsmouth a partir da Estación Marítima.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
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| TUS (City Bus) | Small dogs in a closed carrier are permitted. Assistance dogs travel free. Large dogs uncontained are not allowed; drivers can refuse. | 💡 |
| FEVE (Narrow-Gauge Rail) | Small dogs in a closed carrier (max 60×35×35 cm) travel free. Larger dogs must wear a muzzle and remain on a short lead; a child's ticket may be required. Useful for the scenic Santander–Bilbao and Santander–Oviedo coastal lines. | 💡 |
| Renfe Alvia (National Rail) | Small dogs under 10 kg in a closed carrier (max 60×35×35 cm) travel for around €25 on Alvia long-distance trains. Larger dogs require advance authorisation and must be muzzled and leashed. Guide dogs travel free. The Alvia Santander–Madrid takes about 4h30. | 💡 |
| Brittany Ferries (Plymouth & Portsmouth) | Brittany Ferries operates two routes from the Santander Estación Marítima to the UK: Plymouth (around 20 hours) and Portsmouth (around 28–32 hours). Pets must travel in a booked pet-friendly cabin, in an on-board kennel, or remain in the vehicle on the car deck (vehicle access during the crossing is limited and pre-scheduled). EU pet passport plus AHC or Great Britain pet entry rules apply. | 💡 |
| Taxi & Ride-hailing | Local taxis are plentiful and most drivers accept small dogs; for larger dogs confirm before boarding. Cabify operates in the city. | 💡 |
O passeio marítimo de Santander estende-se quase sem interrupção desde a Estación Marítima pelo Paseo Pereda, os Jardines de Pereda, em torno da Península de la Magdalena e ao longo da Playa del Sardinero até ao Faro de Cabo Mayor, cerca de 8 km no total. É plano, largo, totalmente dog-friendly com trela e é a melhor forma de conhecer a cidade com cão.