Potes

Potes, the vibrant capital of the Cantabrian region of Liébana, is the geographical and service heart of the Lebaniego Way, the pilgrimage route to the Monastery of Santo Toribio. This village, declared a Historic Ensemble, has an undeniable medieval charm, with a network of cobblestone streets, blazoned houses, and stone bridges that cross the Deva and Quiviesa rivers. Its profile is dominated by the imposing Infantado Tower, from the 15th century. For the pilgrim heading to venerate the Lignum Crucis, Potes is an indispensable and welcoming stop. The village bustles with life, with local product shops, handicrafts, and numerous restaurants where you can taste the robust Lebaniega cuisine, such as the lebaniego stew, and try its famous orujo. Surrounded by the spectacular massif of the Picos de Europa, Potes not only offers history and services but also a breathtaking natural landscape. It is the perfect base camp to explore the region and prepare for the final and short ascent to the monastery, a place where tradition, nature, and hospitality come together on the Camino.