The town of Potes (+/-1400 inhabitants)
In 10 minutes you walk along the straight path from the finca to the old town of Potes, a 9th century town with beautiful fortresses and ancient churches from Roman times and medieval houses, very close to each other. You can take a walk through the town, see buildings or walk along the river that runs through Potes. And in between, of course, you can enjoy the shops and all the nice restaurants, bars and terraces.
In Plaza la Serna (parking lot, market, bus station) you will find the tourist office diagonally behind the church.
In the app of La Finca Roja you will not only find all the information about your accommodation, but also all kinds of advice on places of interest in Potes and its surroundings and, of course, also the most convenient shops and the best restaurants. When you make your reservation, you automatically gain access to the app.
Horseback Riding
Open-air horse riding tours are offered through beautiful landscapes with mountain views.
Regional Delicacies
There are many traditional delicacies such as delicious cheeses, baked goods, jam and wine, lemon and toffee for those who love this region.
Hiking & Trekking
The Hiking and Trekking is excellent. It's great to walk and climb through the mysterious and whimsical Picos de Europa. On many routes in the Picos there are many steep ups and downs, so choose your route carefully if you are a beginner or walking with small children. Use the app of la finca roja to pick your route and start your walk from the finca or first take the teleferico up.
Fuente Dé
Fuente Dé cable is the most famous tourist attraction in the Picos de Europa, very close to la finca roja in Potes. It is a closed gondola that allows you to go 800 meters higher in a few minutes, then you are at an altitude of 1823 meters with a magnificent view over the Picos de Europa mountains. Of course, you can enjoy all this beauty and go down, which many people do, but it is also a starting point for beautiful high altitude mountain hikes, trekking, snowshoeing in winter, etc.
Wellness
In the famous Balneario de la Hermida you can enjoy thermal water in many ways. Additionally, many other treatments can be booked. But you can also enjoy massages and beauty treatments in Potes itself and even at home at la finca roja.
Skiing
The Picos de Europa is a protected nature reserve where preparation of slopes is not allowed. For the ski slopes, therefore, you have to drive an hour and a half: the ski resort is called Alto Campoo. You can also take lessons there and rent equipment.
Paragliding
In different places, depending on the wind, here you can paraglide, a tandem jump with an instructor who tells you exactly what to do.
MTB Picos de Europa
The Picos are known for their steep mountains, so electric bikes are widely used lately. You can practice MTB with a guide who adapts the route to your level, or rent (E-) mountain bikes yourself.
Rock Climbing and Vía Ferrata
Around la finca roja in Potes are various climbing spots also a few beautiful via ferrata's or klettersteig routes.
Canoeing & Rafting
In the Picos de Europa are various places where you can ride the rivers canoeing or rafting.