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3 green territories. Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias by motorhome
- AZPEITIA – GIJON IN 13 STAGES
- 10th stage: San Vicente de la Barquera
STAGE 10: SAN VICENTE DE LA BARQUERA
San Vicente de la Barquera is a quintessentially seafaring town, as is reflected in all of its traditions, customs, and even in its most popular festivals: La Folia (popular maritime procession of the Virgin Mary held on the second Sunday after Easter) and the procession of Carmen (16th July).
Obligatory transit point in the communication between Asturias and Cantabria, its geographical position has undoubtedly helped in its development as one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations.
The town is also a charming place in its own right, thanks to its church, castle and the remains of its town walls. The town’s bridges also add to the beauty of the town whose backdrop is formed by the majestic Picos de Europa mountains, the peaks of which are usually snow-covered.
All of this makes this old fisherman’s refuge into an ideal destination to relax and enjoy.
Information obtained from the official toruism page of Cantabria.
Tourism in San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria, Spain
Cultural tourism:
- Old Part of San Vicente
- Santa Maria de los Angeles Church (13th – 16th centuries)
- San Vicente Castle
Gastronomy:
Local festivals calendar:
- Fiesta de la Folia, after Easter
- Patron saint fiestas of La Barquera and el Mozucu, from the 7th September
- Seafood Contest, from the 27th September
Hiking:
Addresses of interest:
- Official tourism page of Cantabria
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Town Hall Tourism Office
Avenida Los Soportales, 20
39540 San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria
Tel.: +34 942 710 797