Club Náutico La Horadada

Club Náutico La Horadada

Santander

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Club Náutico La Horadada

This yacht club on Playa de la Magdalena offers a wealth of water sports for the active beach-goer, including windsurfing, surfing, sailing, waterskiing, and canoeing. Courses in multiple water sporting activities are offered to beginners (from bodyboarding to kayaking).

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addressCalle la Horadada 10, Santander
emailclubnauticolahoradada@gmail.com
openingHoursTue–Sun 10am–6pm
phone+34 609 04 33 97
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