Liencres Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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If you dream of exploring the rugged northern coast of Spain, now’s the time to book a holiday in Liencres, the gateway to the wild Cantabrian Sea.

Liencres is a coastal town that belongs to the city of Piélagos. This coastal town is strategically located 5.5 miles from Santander and offers no less than 5 miles of coastline. Take the opportunity to admire the contrasts between the intense blue of the sea dotted with the white tones of the swell that, over the centuries, has cut the coast to the shape we know today. Make sure to take in the soft greens interspersed with the golden tones of its beaches: it's a delight for all the senses!

Check out our offer of cheap trips to Liencres and discover spectacular beaches, such as Valdearenas, with its fine golden sands, or Canallave, ideal for surfing the waves. Both beaches are a part of the Dunas de Liencres Nature Park, a protected natural area located around the mouth of the River Pas. If you are looking for real majesty, make sure you catch the beach of Portio: a sandy area guarded by uniquely beautiful cliffs of great geological interest.

If you're not a fan of the sea, or decide to visit the town outside the summer season, no problem. Book one of our package deals to Liencres and use it as a base to explore the Picota mountain. Here you’ll find the archaeological remains of the castle of Pedraja, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 2004. You’ll also find bunkers and other types of defensive constructions in this area, from the time of the Civil War.

Find your flight plus hotel to Liencres and enjoy a different type of holiday, and discover this hidden gem on our northern coast. Santander airport is about 8 miles away, and the city is connected to Liencres with a daily bus service. If you want to enjoy everything that Cantabria has to offer, why not rent a car? You’ll be able to explore this beautiful enclave, bathed by the waters of the Cantabrian Sea, at your own pace. You're sure to fall in love with the landscapes, the people and their customs. What are you waiting for?

Calas de Liencres
Calas de Liencres
3 out of 5
Barrio De La Sierra 2A, Liencres, Pielagos, Cantabria
The price is £65 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£65
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Pielagos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal ...
8/10 Very Good! (44 reviews)
"Lovely hotel just out of Santander in a reasonably sized village. Restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and bakeries all close by. Several sandy beaches within walking distance. Hotel was clean, tidy and quiet. Staff were lovely and helpful. Air con was powerful. We stopped here the night before we were ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Calas de Liencres
Hotel Bahia
Hotel Bahia
4 out of 5
C/ Cádiz, 22, Santander, Cantabria
The price is £121 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£121
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent hotel
"Nice hotel, great location and very convenient for the ferry terminal. Excellent and popular restaurant."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Hotel Bahia
Hotel Santemar
Hotel Santemar
4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria
The price is £124 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£124
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (884 reviews)
"excellent service"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Hotel Santemar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Liencres, nearby beaches. Free WIFI. Low level
Liencres, nearby beaches. Free WIFI. Low level
Liencres, Cantabria
Stay at this apartment in Pielagos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal and Playa de Portio are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
Hemos estado de maravilla.
"Todo muy bien como se esperaba y muy limpio. Laura muchas gracias por todo y repetiríamos. Muchas gracias y un saludo."

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Liencres, nearby beaches. Free WIFI. Low level
Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
2 out of 5
Calle Prosperidad No. 36 A y B, El Astillero, Cantabria
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in El Astillero. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (185 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
Estudios Aranzazu
Estudios Aranzazu
2 out of 5
Mies del Valle, 4, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7/10 Good! (229 reviews)
"The accommodation was very good for the price, location was quite central and it had a 24h reception."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2023

Estudios Aranzazu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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