The dune was created from approximately 14,000 cubic meters of earth and stone extracted during the excavation of the nearby deep-water marina.
It is part of a larger revitalization project that transformed the old maritime infrastructure into a modern sailing and cultural hub.
The design intentionally contrasts with the nearby historic Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria.
The structure acts as a natural noise barrier against coastal winds and city traffic.
It was designed as a sustainable landscape intervention to avoid removing construction waste from the urban environment.
The Duna de Gamazo is an artificial dune sculpture located on the waterfront of the Bay of Santander. Constructed using waste material from the former sailing school's modernization, the project repurposed industrial debris into a recreational landscape. The installation features undulating grass-covered mounds that mimic natural geological dunes. It serves as an integrated public space connecting the urban promenade to the sea. The site is a key element of the Gamazo cultural and maritime zone. It provides elevated vantage points for observing harbor traffic and bay vistas. The area remains open to the public year-round as part of the city's coastal walking route.
The top of the primary mound facing the entrance of the bay and the Mouro Island lighthouse.
Walk to the highest point of the dune for an unobstructed view of the bay and the Magdalena Peninsula.
The path is fully paved and accessible, suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
Combine your visit with the nearby Maritime Museum of the Cantabrian Sea.
Do not attempt to walk on the grassy slopes outside the designated paved paths to protect the vegetation.
