Cycling in Northern Spain #10: Somiedo Natural Park, Asturias
From San Martin we climb the steep Puerto de San Lorenzo and descend to Pola de Somiedo where we pitch the tents at the scenic campground. In the afternoon we cycle up the mountain to Lago de Valle and the Ruta del Valle del Lago, a beautiful mountain valley.
Trip report (in Dutch):
GPS track:
Footage taken with Mobius, Insta360 One, Canon Powershot G7x Mark II, Drift HD Ghost and Panasonic DMC-TZ7.
Maps: Relive.cc, altitude profile by cyclingcols.com
Music:
Felpeyu - Truébanu
Brenga Astur - La Tonal Nuberu
Brenga Astur - La Xana'l Llagu
Places to see in ( Cantabria - Spain ) Potes
Places to see in ( Cantabria - Spain ) Potes
Potes is a municipality in the autonomous community of Cantabria in Spain. It is the capital of the Comarca of Liébana and is located in the centre of it. Potes is bordered to the north by Cillorigo de Liébana, to the west by Camaleño, to the south by Vega de Liébana and to the east by Cabezón de Liébana.
The town of Potes is located at the confluence of four valleys, near where the River Quiviesa flows in the River Deva, the latter born at altitudes of the Picos de Europa. Like the rest of the Liébana region, Potes enjoys a Mediterranean microclimate that allows the cultivation of the vines, walnut and poplar. Overlooking the town is Arabedes mountain (694m).
Potes is located in a strategic location: at the point where the two rivers of Liébana meet: the Deva and its tributary the Quiviesa. There is little trace of prehistoric occupation in the region, but the Romans who knew the power of strategic site, and named it Pontes. A village was founded in the 8th century, under Alfonso I of Asturias. Potes appeared for the first time in a document written in 847, the document mentions the parish church and the town. Later in the 10th century, thanks to its booming economy, Potes becomes the administrative centre of the Comarca of Liébana. Potes was considered a city from the 13th century and received royal favour.
In the Becerro de Behetrías manuscript (1351), it appears as the property of Tello Alfonso, son of Alfonso XI of Castile. During the late Middle Ages, like all of Liébana, the town was involved in the confrontation between the lineages of Manrique Castañeda and Mendoza. In 1444 John II of Castile resolved the issue in favour of the Marquis of Santillana. The Marquis made Potes the capital of Liebana, and erected a large tower, called the Torre del Infantado (15th century). In this same period prominent buildings such as the nearby Tower of Orejón de la Lama and the San Cayetano bridge were built.
In the modern age, Potes remained a place of manorialism. The Duke of Infantado appointed its mayor. Many villagers emigrated to America, and the riches of the new continent allowed the construction of notable buildings in the village. In 1822, Potes received its own town council, being head of a judicial district covering Potes, Castro and Cillorigo, Cabezón de Liébana, Camaleño, Espinama, Pesaguero, Tresviso and Vega de Liébana. Thirty years later, it became part of the judicial district of San Vicente de la Barquera.
( Cantabria - Spain ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Cantabria . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Cantabria - Spain
Join us for more
Potes , Cantabria , España - 1
Potes, cerca de los picos de Europa. Cantabria. Fotos : Carlos Acosta.
Camino Lebaniego-Camino Vadiniense, San Vicente de la Barquera-Leon, 230 kms
Camino Lebaniego-Camino Vadiniense, segun Gronze estos dos Caminos son los más difíciles de todos los caminos en España pero sorpréndemente los mas hermosos y espectaculares. Camino Lebaniego- Camino Vadiniense bordea los majestuosos Picos de Europa, Horcada de Valcavao 1794 mts es el punto más alto de todos los caminos en la cordillera. En Fuente De 1090 mts confrontado por El Murallón se puede tomar el cable que te lleva a una plataforma aerea 1850 mts dónde se pueden observar unas vistas impresionantes. Las montañas de los Picos de Europa son fácilmente accesibles desde este punto. El Camino Lebaniego - Camino Vadiniense comienza en San Vicente de la Barquera y termina en Leon.
Camino Lebaniego-Camino Vadiniense, according to Gronze these Caminos are the hardest of all the Caminos in Spain but strikingly the most beautiful. Horcada de Valcavao at 1794 mts is the highest point of any Camino as it skirts the majestic Picos de Europa mountain range and at Fuente De 1090 mts it gives you access to the Picos through a cable car that lifts you up to top station viewing platform at 1850 mts. The peaks of the Picos de Europa are easily accessible from here.
Camino Lebaniego from San Vicente de la Barquera (Camino del Norte) on the northern Cantabrian coastline where pilgrims followed the red arrows to the Monasterio de Liebana. The jewel is the Lignum Crucis allegedly the largest known remnant of the cross of Christ. Camino Lebaniego lenth varies if you discard the monotonous asphalt & follow the Senda Fluvial del Rio Nansa from Munorrodero to Cades, adds 10 kms but well worth it following the path upstream of the river Nansa. All up 65 kms to the Monastery of Liebana.
Camino Vadiniense from Potes to Mansilla las Mulas to join the Camino Frances then to Leon roughly 175 kms. The red arrows give way at the Monastery & its back to the yellow arrows again. Facilities are few and far between in both Caminos & careful planning is required for every stage. Most villages are small & without any amenities although fountains fed by mountain streams abound. Because of all the above very few people walk the Camino Lebaniego-Camino Vadinense which is a shame given all its magnificent beauty so if you are prepared to walk in solitude & soak in awe inspiring vista after vista then the Camino Lebaniego-Camino Vadiniense might be for you.
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Please watch: Camino San Salvador- Leon- Oviedo, 5 days 122kms
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-