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Santander's El Puntal Beach Draws Massive Crowds During Semana Grande, Sparks Debate on "La Nuit" Connection
Santander, Spain – El Puntal beach in Santander has become a focal point of summer activity, drawing an exceptionally large crowd during the ongoing Semana Grande festivities. A recent viral video, uploaded on July 27, 2025, captures the scale of the gathering, showing hundreds of individuals densely packed along the shoreline, with numerous boats dotting the adjacent waters. The video features a prominent text overlay asserting, "Un 90% de la gente que está aquí ha pisado la nuit mínimo una vez" (90% of the people here have visited "la nuit" at least once). This claim has ignited considerable discussion online, with many users speculating about the nature of "la nuit" and its connection to the attendees. Comments on the video reflect a diverse range of opinions regarding the event. Some users expressed concern over the environmental impact of such large gatherings, with one comment stating, "no es forma de tomar una playa....no se pueden hacer botellones" (this is not how to use a beach....you can't have outdoor drinking parties). Another user lamented, "Hoy domingo olia todo a orina, y no era precisamente de perro!" (Today Sunday it smelled like urine, and it wasn't exactly from dogs!). Conversely, others defended the presence of visitors, particularly those from Madrid, highlighting the economic and social exchange. One comment read, "para los q se quejan, bien que despues venis a madrid a estudiar en las universidades y a buscar trabajo jajajajaja" (for those who complain, you come to Madrid to study at universities and look for work, hahaha). Another noted, "había mucho madrileño he de decir pero también había mucha gente de aqui" (I must say there were many people from Madrid but also many people from here). The scene at El Puntal underscores the popularity of Santander's beaches as summer destinations, while also raising questions about crowd management and the environmental responsibilities associated with large public events.
