Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain

Places to visit near Potes

Potes is a town in Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain, home to about 1,481 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 caves. The must-see places are Iglesia de San Vicente (1 km), Monasterio Santo Toribio de Liébana (3 km) and Iglesia de Santa María de Piasca (6 km).

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Potes, Cantabria
Potes, Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Potes at a glance

Location
Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain
Population
about 1,481
Coordinates
43.1546° N, 4.6205° W
Places within 50 km
81 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Potes

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Potes: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Potes

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Potes. The closest is Torres de Bores (8 km); the best-known is La Bolera de Los Moros (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Potes

51 churches within 100 km of Potes. The closest is Iglesia de San Vicente (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Potes

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Potes. The closest is Peña Ventosa (8 km); the best-known is Pico Jano (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Potes

23 caves within 100 km of Potes. The closest is Cueva Santa (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Potes

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Potes. The closest is Macizo de Ándara (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Potes

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Potes. The closest is Playa de Amió (36 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Potes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Potes
  2. 1 km Iglesia de San Vicente · church, Cantabria
  3. 12 km Antiguo Lago de Ándara · lake, Cantabria
  4. 13 km Pico Jano · viewpoint, Cantabria
  5. 7 km Monasterio Santo Toribio de Liébana · church, Cantabria
  6. 9 km Iglesia de Santa María de Piasca · church, Cantabria
  7. 6 km Back to Potes

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How to reach Potes

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    Within 15 km of Potes

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Potes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1252Torres de Bores (8 km)
    Churches1451Iglesia de San Vicente (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2027Peña Ventosa (8 km)
    Caves1523Cueva Santa (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611Macizo de Ándara (13 km)
    Beaches & coast28Playa de Amió (36 km)
    Museums47Torre del Infantado (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Antiguo Lago de Ándara (13 km)
    Parks03Jardines de José María Pereda (93 km)
    Other attractions12Horno Tosta Blenda (1 km)
    Treks22European Long Distance Path E9 East Asturies (39 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Ría de Villaviciosa (94 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascadas de Retumbia (4 km)

    Potes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Potes?

    Iglesia de San Vicente (church, about 1 km), Monasterio Santo Toribio de Liébana (church, about 3 km), Iglesia de Santa María de Piasca (church, about 6 km), Pico Jano (viewpoint, about 10 km), Antiguo Lago de Ándara (lake, about 13 km), La Bolera de Los Moros (heritage site, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Potes?

    81 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 caves, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Potes?

    Torres de Bores, about 8 km by road; Torre de Mogrovejo (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Potes?

    Iglesia de San Vicente, about 1 km by road; Monasterio Santo Toribio de Liébana (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Potes?

    Peña Ventosa, about 8 km by road; Pico Jano (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Potes?

    Start in Potes, visit Iglesia de San Vicente, then Antiguo Lago de Ándara, then Pico Jano, then Monasterio Santo Toribio de Liébana, then Iglesia de Santa María de Piasca, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Potes?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Potes

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Potes’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Potes on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.