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.
Canyoning & Spelunking
The Picos de Europa is very suitable for Canyoning and Speleology (spelunking). You make your way through a river in a gorge through waterfalls, sliding, walking, rappelling, jumping and swimming.
4WD tours
By 4WD to have an adventurous experience and see more of the Picos de Europa. The guide can tell you everything about you see around you. You can opt for pure 4x4 tours or combine it with a walk. The Cares Route is very popular to combine with the 4x4 tour because you immediately have your transportation organized at the end of the gorge.
Pesaguero Nature House
Pesaguero Nature House is a 17th century mansion, recently renovated, which for many years was the municipality’s town hall. You will find there a permanent exhibition of the natural elements that characterize the Liébana region.
Bear House in Potes
If you want to know more about the bears that inhabit Liebana and the Picos de Europa you can also visit the bear house in the center of Potes
San Vicente Church in Potes
This Roman church is also located in the middle of Potes, between the tourist office and the parking lot and the bus station.
Monastery Santo Toribio de Liebana
Santo Toribio de Liebana is the oldest monastery in Spain. The relic is preserved there, a fragment of the holy cross on which Christ was crucified and is known as the “lignum crucis”.
Torre del Infantado
Torre del Infantado is one of the old fortresses, in the old town of Potes.
La Soldreria
Near the finca at the end of the road where the center of Potes begins you will find La Soldreria, our favorite restaurant. It is a good place to be, both for lunch and dinner, Spanish or international. and then to have a drink and have fun until 1 in the morning
Bar Los Camachos
This small and affordable bar/restaurant is located in the center of the beautiful old town of Potes.
Casa Cayo
This authentic Spanish restaurant by the Cayo brothers, Casa Cayo, is located on the most popular small street in Potes.