Potes

Travel Guide

A river flowing through a historic town with stone buildings and a bridge.
A mountainous landscape with dense green vegetation and rocky cliffs.
A stone bridge over a calm river, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A narrow waterway flanked by lush greenery and a stone wall, with a building visible through an archway in the background.
A historic stone bridge with arches, a cobblestone street, and buildings with tiled roofs.

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
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 Torre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews)
"Great location, short walk into Potes centre. Covered parking for motorcycles around the back (depending on availablity). Good rooms, friendly staff. Breakfast basic...... Suited me though. Great position for a base when your doing The Picos."

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2026

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 Torre del Infantado ...
Arha Hotel & Spa
ARENAS SUITES APARTAMENTOS

ARENAS SUITES APARTAMENTOS

3 out of 5
Pob. San Roque Potes Cantabria
Stay at this apartment in Potes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Torre del Infantado and Territorio Canopy are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Very high quality accommodation, the photos do not do it justice. Stunning views. Loved it"

Reviewed on 27 May, 2026

ARENAS SUITES APARTAMENTOS
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.
ARENAS SUITES APARTAMENTOS

ARENAS SUITES APARTAMENTOS

3 out of 5
Pob. San Roque Potes Cantabria
Stay at this apartment in Potes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Torre del Infantado and Territorio Canopy are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Very high quality accommodation, the photos do not do it justice. Stunning views. Loved it"

Reviewed on 27 May, 2026

ARENAS SUITES APARTAMENTOS
Apartamentos Los Picos de Europa

Apartamentos Los Picos de Europa

3.5 out of 5
Calle de las Armas Cillorigo de Liebana Cantabria
Stay at this apartment in Cillorigo de Liebana. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Millennial Chestnuts of Cillorigo de ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Communication with the owner was first class. They even provided detailed video on how to access the property and what the expect when we got there. First class experience all round..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2026

Apartamentos Los Picos de Europa
Apartamentos Rurales La Bardenilla

Apartamentos Rurales La Bardenilla

3 out of 5
Calleja Bardenilla Penamellera Baja Asturias
Stay at this apartment in Penamellera Baja. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Espiona Sanctuary and La Loja Cave are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"El Hotel rural es precioso y tiene todo lo necesario para estar cómodos, Nuria nos atendió muy bien en todo momento para hacer nuestra estancia especial, os lo recomiendo."

Reviewed on 1 Dec, 2025

Apartamentos Rurales La Bardenilla
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.

Stay near popular Potes attractions