Potes

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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 P4,954 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
P4,954
P5,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this hotel in Potes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Territorio ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews)
Fantastic
"Really amazing hotel with terrific friendly staff. It’s clearly been refurbished recently. Lovely common spaces that invite guests"

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024

Hotel Valdecoro
Arha Hotel & Spa
Arha Hotel & Spa
2 out of 5
C/ Amapola S/ N, Potes, Cantabria
The price is P4,807 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
P4,807
P5,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Potes. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Territorio Canopy and Santo Toribio ...
6.4/10 (43 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2022

Arha Hotel & Spa
Parador de Fuente Dé
Parador de Fuente Dé
3 out of 5
Fuente De, Fuente De, Camaleno, Cantabria
The price is P4,020 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
P4,020
P4,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Camaleno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fuente De Cable Car and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (279 reviews)
"Great location at base of mountains, right by entrance to cablecar to mountain top. Great for walkers . Restaurant menu possibly a little limited for British visitors but good snack options in bar area. Breakfast good- especially if you like wine with your croissants!"

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024

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.
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
"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 Oct 5, 2024

Apartamentos Silken Playa de Toro
Apartamentos Turisticos LLanes
Apartamentos Turisticos LLanes
3.5 out of 5
Calle Mayor 6, Llanes, Asturias
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Llanes. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Basilica de Santa Maria and Sablon ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
Wonderful appertmwnt in a wonderful location
"The location in in the centre of town however double double glazing ensures there is no noise. The apartment is modern with everything you need for your comfort. There is parking nearby. I would recommend these apartments to anyone."

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

Apartamentos Turisticos LLanes
Kampaoh Las Arenas
Kampaoh Las Arenas
Km2 Carretera Pechon, Val De San Vicente, Cantabria
Stay at this campground in Val De San Vicente. Popular attractions Playa del Pedreru and Playa de la Arenas are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Excelente servicio por parte de Alma en la recepción, excelente ubicación e instalaciones"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2024

Kampaoh Las Arenas
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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