{"id":15987,"date":"2026-05-16T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T05:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/?p=15987"},"modified":"2026-10-10T17:47:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T15:47:35","slug":"things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Things to Do in San Vicente de la Barquera: Beaches &#038; Historic Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a seaside town with history, beaches and great food? In this guide to the best <strong>things to do in San Vicente de la Barquera<\/strong>, we take you from its stunning beaches to historical monuments, exploring the most charming corners of one of the most beautiful seaside towns in Cantabria.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let yourself be carried away by the magic of its medieval stories as you wander through its streets, or feel as though you have found paradise when you step onto its idyllic beaches. Furthermore, we reveal a unique spot where you can make that wish for the new year, hoping it comes true.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tour of San Vicente de la Barquera immerses you in the beauty of a town that is an emblem of northern Spain. Nestled in the <strong>Oyambre Natural Park<\/strong> and caressed by the waters of one of the most important Cantabrian estuaries, the <strong>R\u00eda de San Vicente<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t is a historic town that harmonizes a medieval legacy with a bustling fishing port, wrapped in a landscape where dreamlike beaches, crystal-clear coves, green meadows, and salt marshes define the soul of Cantabria. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-e8c22c6d\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.avif 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x238.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x813.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x610.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1536x1219.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x238.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x813.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x610.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1536x1219.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1300\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-e8c22c6d\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp\" alt=\"Letras de una ciudad. San Vicente de la Barquera\" title=\"Letras de San Vicente de la Barquera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x238.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x813.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x610.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Letras-de-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1536x1219.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-75222f0b gb-headline-text\">San Vicente de la Barquera sign<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is feasible to explore its gems in a single day, we encourage you to extend your stay to be bewitched by its beauty at sunset, its vibrant nightlife, and the natural and cultural wonders you will find just a step away. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Vicente de la Barquera is pure magic, a charming meeting point between the sea, the mountains, and history, making it a mandatory stop in Cantabria that promises to brighten your trip at any time of the year!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine yourself enjoying the warm summer sun on its beaches or immersing yourself in the rich culture and venturing along mountain trails in winter.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the breathtaking <strong>Picos de Europa<\/strong> decorating the horizon and surrounded by other wonderful destinations in the region, we invite you with all our heart to discover the treasures of this Cantabrian jewel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come and let yourself be captivated by San Vicente de la Barquera; unforgettable experiences await you!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c503e837\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7f759d46 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/essential-tips-for-traveling-to-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>10 essential tips for traveling to Cantabria<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f8f3e9;border-left:5px solid #c87e3a;padding:15px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\">\n    <picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.avif\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\" alt=\"Glutendtrotters\" style=\"width:50px;height:auto;margin-top:2px;\"><\/picture><br \/>\n    <strong style=\"font-size:18px;color:#745431;line-height:1.2;\">Before your trip to San Vicente de la Barquera<\/strong>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;color:#4a4a4a;\">\n      Before you go, don&#8217;t forget to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatiseguros.com?r=82482642387952&amp;cmp=sanvicente\" style=\"color:#e38436;font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">travel insurance with IATI<\/a> (5% discount for Glutendtrotters readers) and, if you are arriving from outside Spain, activate a <a href=\"https:\/\/holafly.sjv.io\/c\/5721792\/2006335\/24764?subId1=glutendtrotters-blog&amp;sharedid=sanvicente\" style=\"color:#e38436;font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Holafly eSIM<\/a> (also with a 5% discount for you) so you have data from the first minute. And to move freely between San Vicente, Comillas and the Oyambre beaches, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/spain\/santander\/sdr?a_aid=glutendtrotters\" style=\"color:#e38436;font-weight:bold;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">rent a car<\/a>.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#1_A_Crossroads\" >1. A Crossroads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#2_Fishing_Port\" >2. Fishing Port<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#3_Puebla_Vieja_Old_Town\" >3. Puebla Vieja (Old Town)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#4_Castle_of_the_King\" >4. Castle of the King<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#5_Palace_of_the_Family_del_Corro\" >5. Palace of the Family del Corro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#6_Tower_of_the_Provost\" >6. Tower of the Provost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#7_Fortified_Medieval_Town\" >7. Fortified Medieval Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#8_Church_of_Santa_Maria_de_los_Angeles\" >8. Church of Santa Mar\u00eda de los \u00c1ngeles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#9_Hospital_of_the_Conception\" >9. Hospital of the Conception<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#10_La_Maza_Bridge\" >10. La Maza Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#11_Convent_of_San_Luis\" >11. Convent of San Luis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#12_Sanctuary_of_the_Barquera\" >12. Sanctuary of the Barquera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#13_Punta_Silla_Lighthouse\" >13. Punta Silla Lighthouse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#14_Beaches_of_the_Oyambre_Natural_Park\" >14. Beaches of the Oyambre Natural Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#La_Maza_and_El_Tostadero_Beach\" >La Maza and El Tostadero Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#Meron_Beach\" >Mer\u00f3n Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#Gerra_Beach\" >Gerra Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#Oyambre_Beach\" >Oyambre Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#Fuentes_Beach\" >Fuentes Beach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#15_Hiking_and_Nature\" >15. Hiking and Nature<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#Nansa_River_Trail\" >Nansa River Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#San_Vicente_Cliffs_Route\" >San Vicente Cliffs Route<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#16_Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\" >16. Where to eat gluten-free in San Vicente de la Barquera<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#El_Bodegon_Restaurant\" >El Bodeg\u00f3n Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#El_Pescador_Restaurant\" >El Pescador Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#Regma_Ice_Cream_Parlor\" >Regma Ice Cream Parlor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#Rayo_Verde_Bar\" >Rayo Verde Bar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#17_Exploring_the_Culture_and_Folklore_of_Cantabria\" >17. Exploring the Culture and Folklore of Cantabria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#18_How_to_get_to_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\" >18. How to get to San Vicente de la Barquera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#19_What_to_visit_near_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\" >19. What to visit near San Vicente de la Barquera<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#A_step_away_from_San_Vicente\" >A step away from San Vicente<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#Beyond_the_Beaches_explorations_and_discoveries\" >Beyond the Beaches: explorations and discoveries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#A_little_further_but_worth_every_kilometer\" >A little further, but worth every kilometer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#Adventures_in_the_heights_The_Picos_de_Europa\" >Adventures in the heights: The Picos de Europa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#Discovering_Living_History\" >Discovering Living History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#How_much_time_do_you_need_to_visit_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\" >How much time do you need to visit San Vicente de la Barquera?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#How_do_you_get_to_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\" >How do you get to San Vicente de la Barquera?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#What_beaches_are_there_in_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\" >What beaches are there in San Vicente de la Barquera?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#When_is_La_Folia_held_in_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\" >When is La Folia held in San Vicente de la Barquera?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#Where_can_you_eat_gluten-free_in_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\" >Where can you eat gluten-free in San Vicente de la Barquera?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#What_can_you_see_near_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\" >What can you see near San Vicente de la Barquera?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#YOU_MIGHT_ALSO_BE_INTERESTED_IN\" >YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/#SEARCH_ON_THE_MAP\" >SEARCH ON THE MAP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a46fa587 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_A_Crossroads\"><\/span><strong>1. A Crossroads<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever wondered about the most iconic pilgrimage routes that pass through San Vicente de la Barquera? Well, it turns out that this picturesque town is a crossroads for two of the most significant Christian routes in the world, which we find fascinating.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On one hand, we have the<\/span><b> Camino de Santiago<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, following its Northern route, and on the other, the <\/span><b>Camino Lebaniego<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which begins precisely in San Vicente and heads toward the iconic monastery of Santo Toribio de Li\u00e9bana.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a80cfa9b\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos.avif 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1228\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a80cfa9b\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos.webp\" alt=\"Muralla de piedra en San Vicente de la Barquera\" title=\"Puerta de Asturias peregrinos\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerta-de-Asturias-peregrinos-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c7a2015c gb-headline-text\">Puerta de Asturias<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Vicente\u2019s strategic position as a meeting point for pilgrims is reflected in the presence of a cozy hostel located in the historic <\/span><b>Puebla Vieja<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with various signs guiding travelers. This crossroads, where the Camino Lebaniego and the Camino de Santiago converge, gives San Vicente a unique atmosphere, steeped in stories and encounters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f8f3e9;border-left:5px solid #c87e3a;padding:15px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\">\n    <picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.avif\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Glutendtrotters.webp\" alt=\"Glutendtrotters\" style=\"width:50px;height:auto;margin-top:2px;\"><\/picture><br \/>\n    <strong style=\"font-size:18px;color:#745431;line-height:1.2;\">Glutendtrotters Tip<\/strong>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:5px 0;color:#4a4a4a;\">\n       We recommend this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/es\/san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/visita-guiada-san-vicente-barquera\/?aid=105992&#038;cmp=queverensanvicente\" style=\"color: #e38436; font-weight: bold;\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">guided tour<\/a> of <b>San Vicente de la Barquera<\/b> to discover all its beauty and history with an expert guide.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-77d9643e gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Fishing_Port\"><\/span><strong>2. Fishing Port<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Vicente de la Barquera is a charming town whose soul and life are intimately linked to the sea, with fishing being its main economic source since ancient times. We highly recommend taking a walk through the <\/span><b>Fishing Port<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located just after the picturesque <\/span><b>Puebla Vieja<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here, among active fishing boats and recreational vessels, you can feel the genuine pulse of maritime tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-b7a7c752\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-b7a7c752\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2.webp\" alt=\"Puerto deportivo de San Vicente de la Barquera con barcos amarrados y el pueblo al fondo\" title=\"Puerto deportivo San Vicente de la Barquera 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-2-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a0c18050 gb-headline-text\">Fishing Port<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let yourself be carried away by adventure and cross the Barquera Bridge! As you do, you will find scenes worthy of a postcard: the imposing <\/span><b>Brazo Mayor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the majestic <\/span><b>Castle of the King<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will surprise you, offering a dreamlike landscape. It is a magical journey where, instead of dragons, you will discover the unique charm of the port and the lively atmosphere of the fish market.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-db2636cb\">\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> It is important not to confuse this with the famous La Maza Bridge. The Barquera Bridge, with its 9 arches, is a more modest construction that connects the old town to the maritime port.<\/span><\/i><\/pre>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-2b6618d1\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-2b6618d1\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp\" alt=\"Vista del puerto de San Vicente de la Barquera con barcos y la marea baja dejando ver el banco de arena\" title=\"Puerto deportivo San Vicente de la Barquera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puerto-deportivo-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8e705763 gb-headline-text\">Fishing Port<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For social media lovers in search of that perfect &#8220;<em>Instagrammable post<\/em>,&#8221; the <\/span><b>Promenade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a very special surprise in store: the <\/span><b>iconic giant letters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This trend, which has taken several Cantabrian towns by storm, is worn with special pride by San Vicente. Do not miss the opportunity to capture this moment with the estuary and the bridge as a backdrop, creating an unforgettable memory of the magic that surrounds this place.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a8fdb930 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Puebla_Vieja_Old_Town\"><\/span><b>3. Puebla Vieja (Old Town)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After walking through the heart of the town, be sure to visit the <\/span><b>Pilgrim&#8217;s Gate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is the ideal starting point to delve into the historic center of San Vicente de la Barquera, inviting you to discover its secrets and beauties with every step you take. Prepare for a memorable experience in this corner full of history, culture, and maritime charm.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f84d6126\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puebla-Vieja-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puebla-Vieja-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puebla-Vieja-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1152x1536.avif 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puebla-Vieja-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.avif 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puebla-Vieja-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puebla-Vieja-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puebla-Vieja-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puebla-Vieja-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f84d6126\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puebla-Vieja-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Escaleras de piedra en Puebla Vieja en San Vicente de la Barquera\" title=\"Puebla Vieja San Vicente de la Barquera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puebla-Vieja-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puebla-Vieja-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puebla-Vieja-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puebla-Vieja-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5b77bdde gb-headline-text\">Puebla Vieja<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Vicente de la Barquera is a charm divided into two wonderful sections! First, the <\/span><b>Puebla Vieja<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where the <\/span><b>historical and tourist heart<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the town beats, full of treasures and views that will take your breath away. Then, there is the lively lower area, home to the bustling <\/span><b>fishing port<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the luminous <\/span><b>Plaza Mayor del Fuero<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the busy<\/span><b> Avenida de Antonio Garelly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a delicious selection of restaurants that promise to delight your palate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fb2cc272 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Castle_of_the_King\"><\/span><b>4. Castle of the King<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turismocantabria.es\/es\/que-ver-en-castillo-del-rey\/10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>This majestic <\/strong><\/span><strong>medieval castle<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a must-visit in San Vicente de la Barquera, and for good reason. Recognized as a <\/span><b>Site of Cultural Interest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it has guarded the town since the 12th century, standing as one of the most significant defensive monuments in our region.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the <\/span><b>Castle of the King<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is much more than a historical monument; it is a vibrant <\/span><b>cultural center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thanks to meticulous restoration that invites us to explore its rooms filled with stories and secrets. Here, among <\/span><b>cannons, maps, and ancient documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will discover the importance of this castle commissioned by <\/span><b>Alfonso VIII<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-d356a83c\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.avif 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1228\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-d356a83c\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp\" alt=\"Castillo con bandera y camino de piedra\" title=\"Castillo del Rey en San Vicente de la Barquera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Castillo-del-Rey-en-San-Vicente-de-la-Barquera-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6fda4976 gb-headline-text\">Castle of the King<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located at a strategic point in the town, it offers spectacular views of the <\/span><b>Brazo Mayor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the San Vicente Estuary, capturing the true essence of its mission. Its <\/span><b>pentagonal tower<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, of singular elegance, provides you with a unique perspective of the coastal landscape, making you part of a historical moment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, the Castle of the King not only stands out for its impressive architecture and incomparable views but also for its role as a cultural epicenter. It is a true gem that promises to make your visit to San Vicente de la Barquera an unforgettable experience. So don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to walk along its walls and let yourself be carried away by the history that pulsates in every corner of this iconic monument.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e4058b74 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Palace_of_the_Family_del_Corro\"><\/span><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';\">5. Palace of the Family del Corro<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you enter the heart of the <\/span><b>Puebla Vieja<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, following the path of the <\/span><b>Calle Alta<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will encounter a cobblestone path that will guide you through the most iconic monuments of San Vicente de la Barquera. This walk immerses you in the history and charm of the town.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-5e9b74e3\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-5e9b74e3\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro.webp\" alt=\"Edificio de piedra\" title=\"Palacio de Familia del Corro\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Palacio-de-Familia-del-Corro-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a2dad380 gb-headline-text\">Palace of the Family del Corro<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within the same historic neighborhood, and facing the <\/span><b>Tower of the Provost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, stands the <\/span><b>Renaissance palace of the Inquisitor Corro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which today serves as the <\/span><b>City Hall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It was in the 16th century when Antonio del Corro, a renowned inquisitor, decided to erect this palace. His vision was to create a <\/span><b>hospital<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that would provide refuge and care to the <\/span><b>needy sick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the <\/span><b>pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> arriving in the town.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is most striking about this building is its <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fa\u00e7ade<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a spectacular example of the <\/span><b>Plateresque style<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It features two <\/span><b>heraldic shields<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> belonging to the <\/span><b>founder&#8217;s family<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, immersing visitors in the depth of its historical and artistic legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Tower_of_the_Provost\"><\/span><b>6. Tower of the Provost<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just in front of the Palace, in the heart of the Puebla Vieja, stands an imposing <\/span><b>13th-century tower<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This building is not only a key component of the <\/span><b>historical-artistic heritage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the town, but it also played a vital role in its defense, being connected to the well-known Gate of La Barrera or Santander.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-97360eb7\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Torre-del-Preboste-2-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Torre-del-Preboste-2-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Torre-del-Preboste-2-1152x1536.avif 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Torre-del-Preboste-2.avif 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Torre-del-Preboste-2-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Torre-del-Preboste-2-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Torre-del-Preboste-2-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Torre-del-Preboste-2.webp 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-97360eb7\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Torre-del-Preboste-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"camino de piedra con arco de piedra al final\" title=\"Torre del Preboste 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Torre-del-Preboste-2-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Torre-del-Preboste-2-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Torre-del-Preboste-2-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Torre-del-Preboste-2.webp 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d035b6f1 gb-headline-text\">Tower of the Provost<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the centuries, the tower has had various uses, from serving as the main <\/span><b>tax collection point during the Middle Ages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to functioning as a <\/span><b>prison<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>Currently<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it has been transformed into an <\/span><b>essential cultural space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for San Vicente de la Barquera, housing temporary exhibitions that enrich its cultural offering and attract both residents and visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Fortified_Medieval_Town\"><\/span><b>7. Fortified Medieval Town<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the past, <\/span><b>San Vicente de la Barquera was completely surrounded by walls<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with the castle and other fortifications serving as its primary means of defense.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, remnants of these ancient walls can still be seen in various areas of the Puebla Vieja. Additionally, <\/span><b>several of the original gates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that gave access to the fortified city remain standing, including the <\/span><b>Pilgrim&#8217;s Gate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>La Barrera Gate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also known as the Santander Gate<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and the <\/span><b>Sea Gate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the latter of which was recently restored.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6368ea79\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada.avif 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1228\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6368ea79\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada.webp\" alt=\"Suelo de piedra con muros medievales tambi\u00e9n de piedra\n\" title=\"Villa medieval fortificada\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Villa-medieval-fortificada-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-49e96abe gb-headline-text\">Church Viewpoint<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most prominent place to see the remnants of the walls is in the upper area of the Puebla Vieja, near the <\/span><b>Church Viewpoint<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where visitors can enjoy an impressive view while contemplating the city&#8217;s historical legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Church_of_Santa_Maria_de_los_Angeles\"><\/span><b>8. Church of Santa Mar\u00eda de los \u00c1ngeles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This temple, which was most likely built on the foundations of an earlier church and expanded over the centuries from the 13th to the 16th, represents a magnificent example of <\/span><b>regional Gothic architecture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the arrival of the 16th century, an expansion phase began that included the addition of side chapels, among other improvements. Its three-nave structure reflects the economic boom the town experienced during that era. In 1931, the temple was officially recognized as a <\/span><b>Site of Cultural Interest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-b0c695ff\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Santa-Maria-de-los-Angeles-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Santa-Maria-de-los-Angeles-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Santa-Maria-de-los-Angeles-1152x1536.avif 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Santa-Maria-de-los-Angeles.avif 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Santa-Maria-de-los-Angeles-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Santa-Maria-de-los-Angeles-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Santa-Maria-de-los-Angeles-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Santa-Maria-de-los-Angeles.webp 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-b0c695ff\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Santa-Maria-de-los-Angeles-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Iglesia con suelo de piedra al inicio\" title=\"Iglesia Santa Mari\u0301a de los A\u0301ngeles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Santa-Maria-de-los-Angeles-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Santa-Maria-de-los-Angeles-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Santa-Maria-de-los-Angeles-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Iglesia-Santa-Maria-de-los-Angeles.webp 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-61923586 gb-headline-text\">Church of Santa Mar\u00eda de los \u00c1ngeles<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting this temple is embarking on a journey that goes beyond admiring its main entrance; it is an invitation to explore its entire perimeter, where its magnificent <\/span><b>Gothic style<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, two Romanesque-influenced doors, and an interior that simply fascinates are revealed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside its walls, there is an impressive <\/span><b>sculpture of the crucified Christ<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a <\/span><b>Baroque altarpiece<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it is the <\/span><b>Renaissance tomb of Antonio del Corro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a famous inquisitor, that truly captures one&#8217;s attention. This is found in one of the minor chapels and is praised as <\/span><b>the most sublime funerary piece in the region, and even in Spain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The statue of the Inquisitor, lying on his tomb and absorbed in reading a book, radiates unwavering peace.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-3ce8ecee\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval.avif 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1228\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-3ce8ecee\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval.webp\" alt=\"Vistas de suelos de marismas y monta\u00f1as al fondo\" title=\"Vistas de los Picos de Europa desde la muralla medieval\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vistas-de-los-Picos-de-Europa-desde-la-muralla-medieval-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a9dd9712 gb-headline-text\">Views from the Church viewpoint<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond its undeniable heritage value, the temple&#8217;s location is in itself a wonder. Situated at the top of a rocky promontory, it offers <\/span><b>spectacular views<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the surrounding landscape and even the majestic <\/span><b>Picos de Europa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This site, next to a wide esplanade where the sections of the wall are best preserved, further enhances the beauty and historical significance of this place.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Hospital_of_the_Conception\"><\/span><b>9. Hospital of the Conception<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For centuries, San Vicente de la Barquera has been a key stage on the <\/span><b>coastal pilgrimage route toward Santiago de Compostela<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A testament to its importance is the <\/span><b>Old Hospital of the Conception<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which in the 16th century provided shelter to numerous pilgrims. These travelers, on their journey westward, entered the city through the <\/span><b>Pilgrim&#8217;s Gate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thus marking their passage through this iconic place.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-0de77b28\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion.avif 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1228\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-0de77b28\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion.webp\" alt=\"Edificio de piedra en ruinas\" title=\"Hospital de la Concepcio\u0301n\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion.webp 1638w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hospital-de-la-Concepcion-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a7fb71ce gb-headline-text\">Hospital of the Conception<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, only the main fa\u00e7ade of the Hospital of the Conception remains, as the rest of the building <\/span><b>lies in ruins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This destination, which was once a vital point on the coastal route of the Camino de Santiago, housed several hospitals and shelters dedicated to pilgrims.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers not only found a place to rest and recover but also inscribed themselves in the long history of devotion and faith that characterizes the <\/span><b>Camino de Santiago<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you thought about the wish you are going to make? It&#8217;s your moment!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_La_Maza_Bridge\"><\/span><b>10. La Maza Bridge<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrounded by a mystical aura, the La Maza Bridge is known as the <\/span><b>Bridge of Wishes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. According to a charming local legend, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">those who cross it without breathing will see their wishes come true<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, giving the bridge a special place in the hearts of those who visit it and highlighting it as one of the most captivating monuments in Cantabria.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built in the <\/span><b>15th century<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the foundations of an earlier wooden structure, this impressive example of medieval engineering, at its peak with 32 arches, was <\/span><b>considered one of the longest bridges in the kingdom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Currently, the La Maza Bridge and its 28 semicircular arches are not only iconic of the old Kingdom of Castile but also a distinctive symbol of the town.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-61ea4518\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-de-la-Maza.avif 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-de-la-Maza-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-de-la-Maza-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-de-la-Maza-768x432.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-de-la-Maza.webp 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-de-la-Maza-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-de-la-Maza-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-de-la-Maza-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-61ea4518\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-de-la-Maza.webp\" alt=\"Puente sobre el mar\" title=\"Puente de la Maza\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-de-la-Maza.webp 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-de-la-Maza-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-de-la-Maza-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Puente-de-la-Maza-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8d40781d gb-headline-text\">La Maza Bridge<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking across the La Maza Bridge is highly recommended for those visiting San Vicente de la Barquera, as it provides direct access to its beautiful beaches and the opportunity to enjoy spectacular views. At the other end of the bridge, <\/span><b>La Maza beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> awaits you, distinguished by being the only beach in the municipality <\/span><b>open to dogs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconstructed during the era of Charles III, the bridge spans half a kilometer, crossing the San Vicente estuary to the entrance of the town. Today, it remains a silent witness to the wishes and dreams of those who cross it, inviting everyone to be part of its rich history.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Convent_of_San_Luis\"><\/span><b>11. Convent of San Luis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although its golden age is now history, this place maintains its charm and magic, making it a must-visit in San Vicente de la Barquera. Located near the La Maza Bridge, this small historical treasure displays its <\/span><b>Gothic architecture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, wrapped in a blanket of greenery that makes it even more special. With that unmistakable Franciscan air, it invites us on an imaginary journey to past times.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious to discover it? You have the chance! Visit the Tourist Office and request a <\/span><b>guided tour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, available from April to October, except in August. It is the perfect occasion to explore its mysteries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established in the <\/span><b>15th century<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by visionary Franciscans and remodeled in the next, this convent still gifts us views of its past grandeur. Its firm walls, majestic apses, ambitious vaults, and Gothic arches are a portal to another time, complemented by dreamlike vegetation and trees that capture the sight and the soul.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This site has not only welcomed distinguished figures like <\/span><b>Charles I<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who stayed here in 1517 on his way to his coronation, but it was also recognized as a <\/span><b>Site of Cultural Interest in 1992<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a well-deserved honor for a place so full of history and beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Sanctuary_of_the_Barquera\"><\/span><b>12. Sanctuary of the Barquera<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9fdf72a7\">\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to an <strong>ancient legend<\/strong>, some sailors witnessed the mysterious arrival of a ship without oars or crew, carrying only the <strong>Virgin of the Barquera<\/strong> on board<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/pre>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This temple, situated in a charming corner at the entrance to the port, commemorates the miraculous appearance of the Virgin, an event that motivated the construction of a sanctuary in her honor in the <\/span><b>15th century<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Inside, homage is paid to the image of the Virgin, an object of profound veneration.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>The La Fol\u00eda festival<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which commemorates this event, is widely recognized in the region for its great popularity. Originating from the &#8220;flowery Tuesday,&#8221; this festivity remembers the time when the Virgin was placed in a boat devoid of crew and sails, miraculously guiding the sailors by marking the wind direction.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, the image of the Virgin is adorned with a splendid floral arrangement, and a maritime procession is held, a tradition that has been <\/span><b>declared of National Tourist Interest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sanctuary is not only a testament of faith but also an ideal starting point to visit other attractions in San Vicente de la Barquera, such as the <\/span><b>La Barra Breakwater<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This stone breakwater offers spectacular views of the cliffs, the mouth of the estuary, and <\/span><b>Mer\u00f3n beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, inviting visitors to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds this historic town.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3305f4c4 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Punta_Silla_Lighthouse\"><\/span><strong>13. Punta Silla Lighthouse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This charming lighthouse, considered <\/span><b>one of the most beautiful in Cantabria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, began guiding Cantabrian ships in <\/span><b>1871<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, marking one of the first instances of coastal illumination during the reign of Isabella II. Inside, it houses a fascinating <\/span><b>interpretation center dedicated to the Oyambre Natural Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can be accessed free of charge.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-b3cc4db2\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faro-de-Punta-de-Silla.avif 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faro-de-Punta-de-Silla-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faro-de-Punta-de-Silla-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faro-de-Punta-de-Silla-768x432.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faro-de-Punta-de-Silla.webp 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faro-de-Punta-de-Silla-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faro-de-Punta-de-Silla-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faro-de-Punta-de-Silla-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-b3cc4db2\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faro-de-Punta-de-Silla.webp\" alt=\"Faro en lo alto de una colina muy cerca del mar\" title=\"Faro de Punta de Silla\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faro-de-Punta-de-Silla.webp 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faro-de-Punta-de-Silla-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faro-de-Punta-de-Silla-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Faro-de-Punta-de-Silla-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bf9e561e gb-headline-text\">Punta Silla Lighthouse<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, <\/span><b>this lighthouse has earned a place in the European &#8220;At Light&#8221; initiative <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>Atlantic Lighthouses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), thanks to the efforts of the Club of Tourism Excellence Municipalities. The goal is to give it a purpose that combines public and tourist use, thus expanding its appeal and historical-cultural value.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sorry for those who don&#8217;t have one, but here&#8230; there is a beach!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a13c6ecf gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/5-cantabrian-lighthouses-to-light-up-your-trip\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Route through the lighthouses of Cantabria<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Beaches_of_the_Oyambre_Natural_Park\"><\/span><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';\">14. Beaches of the Oyambre Natural Park<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the heart of the Oyambre Natural Park, beaches are hidden that are a true natural treasure. This area, famous for its impressive diversity of landscapes, houses a collection of sandy areas and dunes that will leave you speechless. Let us take you on a tour from the beaches closest to San Vicente de la Barquera to those a little further away, all of them postcard-worthy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Maza_and_El_Tostadero_Beach\"><\/span><b>La Maza and El Tostadero Beach<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We begin our trip with these coastal twins, bathed by calm waters and located at the mouth of the San Vicente estuary. They are <\/span><b>perfect for bathers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and stand out for their <\/span><b>proximity to the urban center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Additionally, La Maza has the honor of being one of the few <\/span><b>dog-friendly beaches in Cantabria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it the ideal starting point for our beach tour.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meron_Beach\"><\/span><b>Mer\u00f3n Beach<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stone&#8217;s throw from the historic center, crossing the La Maza Bridge, we find this extensive 3.5-kilometer beach. Its crescent shape and vast space ensure a spot in the sand for everyone, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors and a paradise for surfers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gerra_Beach\"><\/span><b>Gerra Beach<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving a little further, we arrive at Gerra Beach. With a kilometer of virgin sand and surf that attracts <\/span><b>surfers from all over the world<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this beach offers a unique view of San Vicente de la Barquera from a maritime perspective. Its wild nature and challenging waves place it on the list of the <\/span><b>best beaches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not only in Cantabria but <\/span><b>in Spain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f0b016dc\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Playa-de-Oyambre.avif 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Playa-de-Oyambre-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Playa-de-Oyambre-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Playa-de-Oyambre-768x432.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Playa-de-Oyambre.webp 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Playa-de-Oyambre-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Playa-de-Oyambre-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Playa-de-Oyambre-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f0b016dc\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Playa-de-Oyambre.webp\" alt=\"playa con olas y persona en el agua\" title=\"Playa de Oyambre\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Playa-de-Oyambre.webp 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Playa-de-Oyambre-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Playa-de-Oyambre-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Playa-de-Oyambre-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bffd7aa1 gb-headline-text\">Oyambre Beach \/ Photo by Canva<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oyambre_Beach\"><\/span><b>Oyambre Beach<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the coast, we find the beach that lends its name to the park, the imposing Oyambre Beach. <\/span><b>This extensive 2-kilometer strip of sand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, flanked by dunes and beginning at the mouth of the <\/span><b>Rab\u00eda estuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, represents one of the most vibrant ecosystems in Cantabria. Its bucolic beauty and ideal conditions for surfing make it stand out as an unmissable destination.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fuentes_Beach\"><\/span><b>Fuentes Beach<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, <\/span><b>to the west of San Vicente<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we find the charming Fuentes Beach. Part of the Oyambre Natural Park, this beach is distinguished by its tranquility away from the crowds. The perfect place to rest after a long day of sightseeing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the golden sands and calm waters near the urban heart to the vast sandy areas that blend with the horizon, each beach on our route offers a unique experience, uniting natural majesty with the adventurous spirit of surfing and the tranquility of less crowded spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f7ee24e8\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cfdb6b9f gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-beaches-in-cantabria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The best beaches in Cantabria to enjoy with the family<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Hiking_and_Nature\"><\/span><b>15. Hiking and Nature<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An excellent way to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of San Vicente de la Barquera and its surroundings, allowing you to live a unique experience in contact with nature, is to complete one of the following hiking routes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nansa_River_Trail\"><\/span><b>Nansa River Trail<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking for an accessible route near San Vicente de la Barquera, ideal for enjoying with children, we recommend the Nansa River Trail. This route extends <\/span><b>from Mu\u00f1orrodero to the Trascudia Hydroelectric Power Plant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is a linear trail of approximately <\/span><b>14 kilometers (round trip)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which runs parallel to the Nansa River, with very little incline and is part of a stage of the Camino Lebaniego. It also ends at a <\/span><b>cascading pool ideal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a dip.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-dd247c60\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Senda-Fluvial-del-Nansa.avif 1328w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Senda-Fluvial-del-Nansa-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Senda-Fluvial-del-Nansa-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Senda-Fluvial-del-Nansa-768x432.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1328px) 100vw, 1328px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Senda-Fluvial-del-Nansa.webp 1328w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Senda-Fluvial-del-Nansa-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Senda-Fluvial-del-Nansa-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Senda-Fluvial-del-Nansa-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1328px) 100vw, 1328px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1328\" height=\"747\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-dd247c60\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Senda-Fluvial-del-Nansa.webp\" alt=\"Ni\u00f1os ba\u00f1\u00e1ndose en una poza de aguas tranquilas en la senda fluvial del Nansa\" title=\"Senda Fluvial del Nansa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Senda-Fluvial-del-Nansa.webp 1328w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Senda-Fluvial-del-Nansa-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Senda-Fluvial-del-Nansa-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Senda-Fluvial-del-Nansa-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1328px) 100vw, 1328px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9ed54234 gb-headline-text\">Pool on the Nansa river trail<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Vicente_Cliffs_Route\"><\/span><b>San Vicente Cliffs Route<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This route is a simple and rewarding option that takes you along the <\/span><b>western coast of San Vicente<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>from the town to the spectacular Fuentes cove<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and returns through the interior, crossing dense vegetation and offering views of the Picos de Europa. If you prefer a shorter route, you can adapt it to your liking.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, there is a <\/span><b>variant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of this route that starts at <\/span><b>Berell\u00edn beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, another beautiful sandy area near Fuentes beach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Where_to_eat_gluten-free_in_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\"><\/span><b>16. Where to eat gluten-free in San Vicente de la Barquera<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Vicente is a true paradise for lovers of seafood and fish. Near the port, you will find a wide variety of places to savor the exquisite gastronomy of Cantabria.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Bodegon_Restaurant\"><\/span><b>El Bodeg\u00f3n Restaurant<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This place ranks among the top ten in San Vicente de la Barquera and stands out for its gluten-free options. Although we haven&#8217;t had the opportunity to try it yet, it promises a memorable culinary experience. It is also listed among the San Vicente restaurants with gluten-free options on the official Cantabria tourism website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Pescador_Restaurant\"><\/span><b>El Pescador Restaurant<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on Avenida del General\u00edsimo, this bar is listed in the Celicidad gluten-free restaurant directory. According to that directory, they serve gluten-free beer and dishes that are naturally gluten-free, such as unbreaded fish and seafood. However, they have no dedicated gluten-free menu or gluten-free bread, so if you are celiac, let them know when ordering and confirm what is on offer before you go. We haven&#8217;t tried it ourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regma_Ice_Cream_Parlor\"><\/span><b>Regma Ice Cream Parlor<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t forget to save room to enjoy their delicious ice creams, also available for celiacs. Even if you can&#8217;t eat the cone, the ice cream in a cup is totally worth it. This ice cream parlor is an emblem in Cantabria.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rayo_Verde_Bar\"><\/span><b>Rayo Verde Bar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To top off a perfect day in San Vicente and its surroundings, we suggest visiting this bar to enjoy an unforgettable sunset. In recent years, it has become a reference for excellent reasons. Located at the top of a hill, it offers privileged views of Mer\u00f3n Beach and San Vicente, and on clear days, it is even possible to spot the Picos de Europa on the horizon.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c7fefee7\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cce2e95e gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/gluten-free-restaurants-in-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Where to eat gluten-free in Cantabria<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8e31242d gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/most-famous-foods-in-cantabria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Cantabria and Gastronomy: a tour of the best dishes and products<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Exploring_the_Culture_and_Folklore_of_Cantabria\"><\/span><b>17. Exploring the Culture and Folklore of Cantabria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these events not only celebrates local traditions but also invites visitors to immerse themselves in the rich culture and vibrant folklore of Cantabria.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>La Folia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This event, which has been recognized of <\/span><b>National Tourist Interest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, takes place two Sundays after Easter, always adjusting to the tidal calendar. Its most distinctive element is the <\/span><b>maritime procession <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the Virgin of the Barquera, a spectacle in which all the boats in the port participate, creating a memorable sight.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>La Barquera and El Mozucu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These celebrations take place on September 7th, 8th, and 9th and are full of popular activities. During these days, attendees can <\/span><b>enjoy sorropot\u00fan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a typical dish of the region.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-45b2ec7d\">\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>sorropot\u00fan<\/strong>, a stew that combines tuna, onion, pepper, tomato, and potatoes, was traditionally prepared to feed sailors during long fishing days, thus reflecting part of the history and maritime tradition of San Vicente de la Barquera.<\/span><\/i><\/pre>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>El Carmen Festivals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Celebrated around July 16th, these festivals are characterized by their numerous dances and the <\/span><b>traditional sardine roasts (sardinadas)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an event that brings the community together around local music and gastronomy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>National Sea Song Contest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Celebrated in the first week of July, this festival is <\/span><b>one of the most important and traditional choral gatherings in Spain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, highlighting the musical richness and choral tradition of the region.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_How_to_get_to_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\"><\/span><b>18<\/b><b>. How to get to San Vicente de la Barquera<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To explore the beautiful Cantabria at your own pace, <\/span><b>we recommend traveling by car<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which allows you to completely customize your route. The <\/span><b>A-8<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highway connects San Vicente de la Barquera with the main cities of northern Spain, offering a direct and comfortable route.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who prefer a scenic alternative, the national road <\/span><b>N-634<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> runs parallel to the highway, providing picturesque views of the landscape. Although there is bus service in the region, having your own vehicle gives you unparalleled freedom to discover every corner in your own way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to arrive <\/span><b>by train<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the closest station is <\/span><b>La Acebosa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the line that connects Santander with Oviedo.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you want more? Of course! Cantabria has so much to offer, and we are your perfect guides to show it all to you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2a011a46\">\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1oapUEQ9ONdOMI_MQPtjye6sXGCVBhkY&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_What_to_visit_near_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\"><\/span><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';\">19. What to visit near San Vicente de la Barquera<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover the Coastal and Cultural Treasures near San Vicente de la Barquera, organized from the closest to the farthest:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_step_away_from_San_Vicente\"><\/span><b>A step away from San Vicente<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berell\u00edn Beach<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Heading toward the west, we run into this small <\/span><b>cove with crystal-clear waters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a charming corner also known as Prellezo Beach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_the_Beaches_explorations_and_discoveries\"><\/span><b>Beyond the Beaches: explorations and discoveries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pech\u00f3n Peninsula<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Moving westward, this peninsula offers <\/span><b>beaches with transparent waters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, spectacular viewpoints, and the opportunity to enjoy paddle surfing in a tranquil environment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-d1d11632\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cueva-El-Soplao.avif 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cueva-El-Soplao-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cueva-El-Soplao-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cueva-El-Soplao-768x432.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cueva-El-Soplao.webp 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cueva-El-Soplao-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cueva-El-Soplao-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cueva-El-Soplao-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-d1d11632\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cueva-El-Soplao.webp\" alt=\"Cueva con estalactitas\" title=\"Cueva El Soplao\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cueva-El-Soplao.webp 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cueva-El-Soplao-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cueva-El-Soplao-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cueva-El-Soplao-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fd7562cc gb-headline-text\">El Soplao Cave<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>El Soplao Cave<\/strong>: Heading into the interior, about 20 minutes by car, this cave is a natural spectacle of <\/span><b>stalactites and stalagmites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a must-visit point for <\/span><b>geology lovers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Book your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/es\/san-vicente-de-la-barquera\/visita-guiada-cueva-soplao\/?aid=105992&amp;cmp=queverensanvicente\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-global-color-8-color\"><strong>guided tour<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85c6cf9b\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-636173cf gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/el-soplao-cave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>A mining adventure in El Soplao Cave<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f60dc427 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/chufin-cave-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Explore El Chuf\u00edn Cave in Cantabria<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_little_further_but_worth_every_kilometer\"><\/span><b>A little further, but worth every kilometer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Comillas:<\/strong> Toward the eastern coast, this town stands out for the <\/span><b>Capricho de Gaud\u00ed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>Pontifical University<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><b>Sobrellano Palace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a compendium of art and architecture just 13 minutes by car away.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e194d067 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-comillas-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>What to see in Comillas: 10 must-sees<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e7b8f321 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/villapresente-maze-cantabria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Villapresente Maze: family fun<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>C\u00f3breces:<\/strong> About 8 kilometers from Comillas, this town offers impressive monuments and nature in its purest form, such as the <\/span><b>Abbey of Santa Mar\u00eda de Viaceli.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-97dc5058\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi.avif 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-768x432.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi.webp 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-97dc5058\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi.webp\" alt=\"Edificio modernista con m\u00faltiples colores\" title=\"Capricho de Gaudi\u0301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi.webp 1366w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Capricho-de-Gaudi-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b497fb00 gb-headline-text\">Capricho de Gaud\u00ed in Comillas<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>El Bolao Cliff:<\/strong> Close to C\u00f3breces, this place combines nature and history with its waterfall and abandoned mill, a <\/span><b>photogenic setting full of magic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/cantabria-sequoia-forest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-palette-color-1-color\">Sequoia Forest<\/mark><\/a>:<\/strong> Near San Vicente, this forest transports you to a <\/span><b>world of green giants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without needing to cross the Atlantic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adventures_in_the_heights_The_Picos_de_Europa\"><\/span><b>Adventures in the heights: The Picos de Europa<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picos de Europa: If you are looking for mountain adventure, the Picos de Europa await you less than an hour away, offering everything from the <\/span><b>Hermida Gorge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to the <\/span><b>Fuente D\u00e9 Cable Car<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><b>Potes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the gateway to this natural wonder.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-97e548a3\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-97e548a3\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De.webp\" alt=\"Monta\u00f1a y un telef\u00e9rico\" title=\"Telefe\u0301rico de Fuente De\u0301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Teleferico-de-Fuente-De-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0104c84a gb-headline-text\">Fuente D\u00e9 Cable Car<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-potes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"19134\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Potes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discovering_Living_History\"><\/span><b>Discovering Living History<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Santillana del Mar:<\/strong> Our tour concludes in this charming <\/span><b>medieval town<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a true cultural jewel just half an hour away by car. Here, the past becomes present in every corner, especially in its cobblestone streets. You cannot miss the impressive <\/span><b>Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>National Museum and Research Center of Altamira<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where archaeology enthusiasts will be fascinated by the so-called \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sistine Chapel<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d of cave art.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-438710cc\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0fd1ad00 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/santillana-del-mar-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Things to do in Santillana del Mar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-7840a290\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon.avif 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"1413\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-7840a290\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Edificio eclesi\u00e1stico de piedra de siller\u00eda (Colegiata de Santillana del Mar).\" title=\"La Colegiata de Santillana del Mar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon.webp 1884w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/La-Colegiata_11zon-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c09ed04b gb-headline-text\">Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Vicente de la Barquera is your starting point for an endless adventure, where every corner of Cantabria awaits you with stories, landscapes, and unique experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ready to explore!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not put a full stop to this adventure yet! We invite you to fill your suitcase with dreams and wishes and set sail for San Vicente de la Barquera. Come discover that magical place where your dreams soar, in an environment where history intermingles with postcard-perfect natural landscapes and a rich culture that embraces you at every corner.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for a quiet corner by the sea, to vibrate with local festivals, or to lose yourself in the whisper of history that inhabits its ancient walls?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Vicente de la Barquera welcomes you with a smile and the promise of giving you memories that you will treasure forever.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come on, it&#8217;s time to add San Vicente de la Barquera to your list of destinations to explore and immerse yourself in the wonder of this unique place! Get ready to live an experience that will make you rediscover Cantabria with new eyes and a heart full of joy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are waiting for you, Glutendtrotters!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-5000000000000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_do_you_need_to_visit_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\"><\/span>How much time do you need to visit San Vicente de la Barquera?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can see its highlights in a single day, but we recommend staying longer to enjoy its beauty at sunset, its lively nightlife, and the natural and cultural wonders just a short distance away.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-5000000007919\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_to_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\"><\/span>How do you get to San Vicente de la Barquera?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>We recommend travelling by car: the A-8 motorway connects San Vicente de la Barquera with the main cities of northern Spain, and the national road N-634 runs parallel to it as a more scenic alternative. If you prefer the train, the nearest station is La Acebosa, on the line between Santander and Oviedo. There is also bus service in the region.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-5000000015838\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_beaches_are_there_in_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\"><\/span>What beaches are there in San Vicente de la Barquera?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The town sits inside the Oyambre Natural Park, where you will find La Maza and El Tostadero, Mer\u00f3n, Gerra, Oyambre and Fuentes beaches. A little further west is also the small cove of Berell\u00edn, also known as Prellezo Beach.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-5000000023757\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_La_Folia_held_in_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\"><\/span>When is La Folia held in San Vicente de la Barquera?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>La Folia, recognised as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, takes place two Sundays after Easter, always adjusted to the tide calendar. Its most distinctive feature is the maritime procession of the Virgin of La Barquera, in which all the boats in the port take part.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-5000000031676\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_eat_gluten-free_in_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\"><\/span>Where can you eat gluten-free in San Vicente de la Barquera?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>El Bodeg\u00f3n Restaurant is listed with gluten-free options on the official Cantabria tourism website (we haven&#8217;t tried it ourselves yet). El Pescador bar appears in the Celicidad directory with gluten-free beer and naturally gluten-free dishes, such as unbreaded fish and seafood, although it has no dedicated gluten-free menu or gluten-free bread. If you are celiac, let them know when ordering and confirm the offer before you go, as small businesses can change.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-5000000039595\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_see_near_San_Vicente_de_la_Barquera\"><\/span>What can you see near San Vicente de la Barquera?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Comillas is about 13 minutes away by car, with Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s Capricho, the Pontifical University and the Sobrellano Palace. 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In this guide to the best things to do in San Vicente de la Barquera, we take you from its stunning beaches to historical monuments, exploring the most charming corners of one of the most beautiful seaside towns in Cantabria. Let yourself be carried [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12364,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_gt_pin_image_url":"","footnotes":"","rank_math_description":"Discover the best things to do in San Vicente de la Barquera. 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