La Hermida gorge
Peñarrubia, Spain
The N-621 follows the Deva river for about 20 km through one of Spain’s longest gorges, with limestone walls several hundred metres high. The road is good but narrow in places; use the lay-bys to stop.
- Nearest town
- Peñarrubia, Spain
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 43.2520, -4.6130
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Vanventure Camper ParkMotorhome stopover11 km from La Hermida gorgeCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- La ViornaCampsite11 km from La Hermida gorgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- San PelayoCampsite12 km from La Hermida gorgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping Naranjo de BulnesCampsite16 km from La Hermida gorgeTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping La Paz Playa de VidiagoCampsite17 km from La Hermida gorgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- El RosalCampsite24 km from La Hermida gorgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is La Hermida gorge?
La Hermida gorge is in Peñarrubia, Spain, at GPS 43.2520, -4.6130. It is about 11 km from Potes.
Can you camp near La Hermida gorge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aparcamiento La Picota, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass La Hermida gorge?
La Hermida gorge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Picos de Europa: the Cares gorge, Liébana and Fuente Dé.
What is there to see near La Hermida gorge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana (11 km), Cares Gorge trail (Poncebos) (18 km), Fuente Dé cable car (20 km) and Playa de Gulpiyuri (30 km).
When is the best time to visit La Hermida gorge?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)