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Town of the Camino

Potes

291 m Altitude

Capital of the Picos de Europa and heart of the Leabronian Way. Potes is a medieval village with great charm, famous for its bridges, towers and liquor from Liébana.

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Altitude

291 m

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2

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45

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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.

Last updated: 17/08/2026

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Lebanon Way

Monasterio de Santo Toribio de Liébana a Potes

2.90 km 0.75 h Baja

From: Monasterio de Santo Toribio de Liébana

To: Potes

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Vadiniense Route

Cicera a Potes

20.50 km 5.13 h Media

From: Cicera

To: Potes

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Potes a Espinama

26.30 km 6.58 h Alta

From: Potes

To: Espinama

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