Potes

A stunning village at the heart of the Picos de Europa

Potes is the vibrant principal town of the Liébana valley region. It provides well for the holidaymaker, whilst being a charming step back in time. There is a hustle and bustle that somehow adds to the rustic splendour of this remarkable little town. On market day especially, it is a hive of activity.

Historically rich, Potes boasts impressive mediaeval buildings and a labyrinth of fascinating cobbled streets with interesting shops, markets and atmospheric cafés. These streets radiate from a beautiful town square, itself perched dramatically above the river, which flows through the town. In every direction, Potes enjoys majestic mountain backdrops and clearly this adds to its appeal for walkers.

Collett's chose Potes partly for its weather. It has a temperate climate and generally enjoys the sun and warmth of León and Castille, whilst leaving the wetter westerly weather fronts to the northern and western mountains of the Picos de Europa.

Potes in the Picos de Europa

The centre of Potes

La Sideria, Potes

Each week our program of Organised Walks vists a different area each day. Collett's offers you the opportunity to explore these landscapes in good company on a series of organised walks, which are free of charge and totally optional. Our organised walks also include the two unquestionnable highlights of a walking holiday in the Picos de Europa, the Cares Gorge and Fuente De.