Potes
The central town of the Liébana valley, with stone bridges at the river confluence, old houses with wooden balconies and medieval towers, and the base for visiting Fuente Dé.
Potes lies where the Deva and Quiviesa rivers meet, earning it the nickname 'the town of bridges'. Its landmark is the 15th-century Torre del Infantado, now an exhibition hall.
Every Monday morning a large market takes place. The local specialties are orujo, a grape-marc brandy, and Liébana stew. The Orujo Festival is held on the second weekend of November.
The cable car to Fuente Dé and the Monastery of Santo Toribio both depart from here.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana
- Church of Santa María de Lebeña
- Desfiladero de La Hermida
- Fuente Dé Cable Car
- Bulnes
- Cares Gorge Trail (Ruta del Cares)
- Naranjo de Bulnes (Picu Urriellu) Viewpoint
- Cabrales Cheese Cave