Early in the century a group of noblemen decided to create a sports club which they christened as Lawn-tenis Society of Santander.

Two years later, the Santander Consistory decided to give the king Alfonso XIII the strategic peninsula, while starting up the popular initiative to build a summer palace for the Spanish Royal Family.

[3] After this appointment, there was a sharp increase in the number of affiliated members with the consequent expansion of sporting activities and meetings of social and festive character.

The construction of new gravel roads and buildings allowed the club to share grounds with the Palacio de la Magdalena.

[5] During the 21st century, the club has organized events including the 2000 Davis Cup semi-final, between Spain and the US in which the host country won.