Campsite La Isla Picos de Europa in motorhome

We start today’s post in Turieno, a village that serves as the entrance door to the National Park of Picos de Europa. Thus, if you want the perfect mixture of nature, outdoor activities, and photography all year round this is the perfect place to start.

This campsite has a wide range of facilities (children’s playground, swimming pool, café, supermarket…) that in conjunction with its location will make you fall in love with the area.

GPS Coordinates: 43.157636, -4.655716

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Activities to enjoy the village of Potes

Potes is one of the most famous villages in the region of Cantabria, and if you finally end up visiting it you will know why. So, if you want to visit the place we recommend staying at the Campsite La Isla Picos de Europa as it is only 2.5 km away.

Once we reach Potes we highly recommend visiting the following attractions:

• The first one, is the Torre del Infantado, which is a 14^th-century tower that up to this day is one of the most important constructions in the Liébana valley.
• The second one, is the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana the perfect place is you enjoy religious tourism. As it has the relic of the Lignum Crucis, which is the largest known piece of the cross where Jesus Christ died. The monastery along with Jerusalem, Rome, Santiago de Compostela, and Caravaca de la Cruz is one of the holy places of Christianity.
• The third one, is taking a ride on the cableway of Fuente Dé which will take you to the heart of the Natural Park of Picos de Europa.

Campsite Molino de Cabuérniga in motorhome

The next stop in your journey through Cantabria can be in the campsite El Molino de Cabuérniga, which is the perfect alternative for those of you who want to enjoy a natural environment. If you are still not sure about it, let us tell you that in 2017 this campsite obtained the award of Best European Camping

GPS Coordinates: W04º17’22” N43º13’38”

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What to do and see in Cabuérniga

As we told you before with the Camping El Molino de Cabuérniga, this is the perfect place to enjoy nature to its fullest, not only due to the amenities of the campsite but also because of its location. The Natural Park of Oyambre, and the Natural Reserve del Saja have bast forests of oak, beech, and birch trees. Additionally, we recommend the hike of Las Cascadas de Lamina, which is only 7 km long and it is adequate for all levels.

Finally, if you are not worn out from all the exploring you can always check the “albarcas” a traditional wood footwear that is famously made in Carmona. Another good alternative is to pay a visit to the fishing village of San Vicente de la Barquera, which is perfect since it has the perfect blend of architecture, and beaches.

For the moment we are going to conclude this little post here, but do not worry because we have more posts coming about the beautiful region of Cantabria.

If you are thinking of hitting the road and enjoying an adventure in your motorhome, do not hesitate to contact us.

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Motorhome areas on the Galician coast

• Park and visit Foz 

This fishing village has been inhabited since ancient times. As a consequence, its visitors are surrounded by pre-Romanesque monuments like the Basílica of San Martiño, which to this day is one of the oldest cathedrals in Spain. However, when we think about Foz, what it first comes to mind its long whale hunting tradition, which can be seen in the local port, which has been able to shelter the fishing boats since antiquity. In addition to the wonderful attractions of this village, the visitor can delight itself by visiting the beaches of A Rapadoira, Peizás, Pampillosa, or Arealonga. Another good option is going for a hike near the Frouxeirá, or visiting the fortress of Mariscal Pardo de Cela.

You can spend the night in the Camper Park Atalaia, which has 20 parking spots, and fee for overnight stay and water change of 20 €. The area is open from the 1^st of February until the 31st of December.

Google Maps. GPS COORDINATES:

43.57944   /   -7.27389
N 43º 34′ 46» / W 07º 16′ 26»

Motorhome areas on the Asturian coast

• Park and visit Tapia de Casariego 

Tapia de Casariego is one of the most well-known fishing villages in Asturias. When visiting this place, you cannot miss its beautiful port, the walk that goes to the local lighthouse, the neighborhoods of San Sebastián and San Blás, or the viewpoint of La Guardia. In addition to these experiences, we also recommend visiting La Rula, and seeing the live fish auctions.

Thankfully for us, Tapia de Casariego has a motorhome area with 20 parking spots and an overnight stay and water change fee of 4€. In addition to this just remember that its máximum authorized stay is 48 hours and that deploying any camping elements is strictly forbidden.

Google Maps. GPS COORDINATES:

43.56611   /   -6.94583
N 43º 33′ 58» / W 06º 56′ 45»

• Park and visit Ribadesella

If you decide to visit Ribadesella the first week of August you will be surprised by the famous Descenso Internacional del Sella, which is locally known as Les Piragües, as consists of an International canoeing competition with more 90 years of tradition. However, Ribadesella has much more to offer, its old neighborhood has been declared Site of Cultural Interest, and just be taking a short stroll through town you will see why. Besides this, you cannot leave this village without visiting the prehistoric caves of Tito Bustillo, which have been declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, or seeing the magnificent panoramic views that the hermitage of la Virgen de la Guía has to offer.

Ribadesella’s motorhome area has 5 parking spots and is free. Nevertheless, remember that the maximum authorized stay is 48 hours and that deploying any camping elements is not allowed.

Google Maps. GPS COORDINATES:

43.46028   /   -5.05417
N 43º 27′ 37» / W 05º 03′ 15»

Motorhome areas on the Cantabrian coast

• Park and visit Cóbreces

The strongest point of this picturesque village on the eastern coast of Cantabria is its location. Situated halfway between Santillana del Mar and Comillas, the visitor will be able to enjoy a wonderful natural environment, while having the opportunity of visiting some of the best villages on Cantabria.

The visitor can spend the night in the motorhome area of Las Hazas, which has 25 parking spots, and an overnight and water change fee of 9 €. Also, remember that the maximum authorized stay is 72 hours.

Google Maps. GPS COORDINATES:

43.38889   /   -4.21
N 43º 23′ 20» / W 04º 12′ 36»

Motorhome areas on the coast of the Basque Country

• Park and visit Lekeitio 

When the visitor sees the end of Lea’s river it will be amazed by the golden beaches of Isuntza and Karraspi, and the uninhabited island of San Nicolás which can be reached by foot when there is low tide. Although we could spend countless hours exploring the natural surroundings of Lekeitio, we cannot forget about this wonderful town. The hermitage of Santa Catalina, the palaces of Ozangoiti, Uribarri, and Abaroa, or the basilic of La Asunción de Santa María, represent some of the beautiful surprises that the tourists can expect when visiting Lekeitio.

Lekeitio has its own motorhome area which has 26 parking spots and a fee of 3 € that includes water change and overnight stay.

Google Maps. GPS COORDINATES:

43.35833   /   -2.50722
N 43º 21′ 30» / W 02º 30′ 26»

From Vicente Velasco Insurance Brokerage we hope that you have enjoyed reading this post, and that we have inspired you to discover the wonderful North of Spain, by staying on the best motorhome areas in the Cantábrico.

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