Potes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Potes is a beautiful enclave that offers great food, buildings that will take you back to ancient times and routes through the countryside that will take your breath away.

In Potes you can enjoy traditional food full of local charm, sandwiches of all kinds, grills, churros, cafés and even whisky houses. Its Gothic buildings will take you back to the Middle Ages and the mountain routes will let you admire the most beautiful, verdant nature of its surroundings.

It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful towns in Cantabria. Its geographical characteristics and the limited public transport connections mean the best and almost only option to enjoy a holiday in Potes is to get there by car from Santander. Santander, on the other hand, can be reached easily by plane or train.

As for accommodation, you'll find a long list of hostels and guesthouses at more than reasonable prices, where you can savour a delicious Cantabrian meal. Of course, you can also enjoy it in any of the local restaurants or bars you find during your visit.

This idyllic Spanish town offers buildings of great beauty that are sure to captivate you. One of the highlights is the Torre del Infantado, the most emblematic building of the town, which years ago was the house of the Marquis de Santillana. It's a 15th century tower house that is well worth a visit. There is also plenty of religious architecture in the town. With our cheap trips to Potes, you can visit two churches dedicated to San Vicente: the oldest one, from the 14th century, and the newest one, which began construction towards the end of the 19th century. You will also find two small shrines: that of La Virgen del Camino and La Virgen de Valmayor.

However, the architecture is not the only attraction: with our package deals to Potes you can enjoy nature walks that will take your breath away. Lush green and animals grazing happily wherever you look, no matter if you head to the north, south, east or west. There's natural beauty all around you!

If you need to disconnect from the city noise, lose yourself and connect with nature, Potes is the destination for you.

Hotel Valdecoro
Hotel Valdecoro
2 out of 5
Calle Roscabado, 5, Potes, Cantabria
The price is £77 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£77
16 Jun - 17 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Potes. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Territorio ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (164 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Hotel Valdecoro
Arha Hotel & Spa
Arha Hotel & Spa
2 out of 5
C/ Amapola S/ N, Potes, Cantabria
Stay at this spa hotel in Potes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Territorio Canopy and Santo Toribio de Liebana ...
6.6/10 (44 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2022

Arha Hotel & Spa
Parador de Fuente Dé
Parador de Fuente Dé
3 out of 5
Fuente De, Fuente De, Camaleno, Cantabria
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £79 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£79
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Camaleno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fuente De Cable Car and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (296 reviews)
"It's a beautiful place with great service. The hotel staff always has a smile and is ready to help you with anything you need."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Parador de Fuente Dé
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.
Nice historic apartment in Potes
Nice historic apartment in Potes
potes, Cantabria
Stay at this apartment in Potes. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Territorio Canopy and Santo Toribio de Liebana Monastery ...
Beautiful Potes
"Great location. Apartment close to village amenities and super base for exploring the Picos Apartment very clean and modern inside"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2023

Nice historic apartment in Potes
Apartamentos Silken Playa de Toro
Apartamentos Silken Playa de Toro
3 out of 5
Playa de Toró S/N, Llanes
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Llanes. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Puertu Chicu and Basilica de Santa Maria ...
"The hotel has no onsite front desk. Our room was a 1 bedroom ground floor suite. The unit is dated but in good condition and clean. Oddly it didn’t have hand soap or shampoo in the bathroom. Parking is underground and there is surface street parking. I called the hotel walkable and it is to a point. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2024

Apartamentos Silken Playa de Toro
Apartment Centro y Mar in Llanes
Apartment Centro y Mar in Llanes
Llanes, Asturias
Stay at this holiday home in Llanes. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Basilica de Santa Maria and Sablon Beach are located ...
Apartment Centro y Mar in Llanes
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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