Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana
Potes, Spain
A Romanesque and Gothic monastery above Potes that keeps what is venerated as the largest surviving fragment of the True Cross. The road up is short and paved; walk on to the hermitage of San Miguel for valley views.
- Nearest town
- Potes, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 43.1519, -4.6460
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 May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (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
- La ViornaCampsite0 km from Monastery of Santo Toribio de LiébanaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Vanventure Camper ParkMotorhome stopover1 km from Monastery of Santo Toribio de LiébanaCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- San PelayoCampsite3 km from Monastery of Santo Toribio de LiébanaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Área autocaravanas de Panes (Peñamellera Baja)Motorhome stopover19 km from Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana · 41 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- El CaresCampsite19 km from Monastery of Santo Toribio de LiébanaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping Naranjo de BulnesCampsite21 km from Monastery of Santo Toribio de LiébanaTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana?
Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana is in Potes, Spain, at GPS 43.1519, -4.6460. It is about 14 km from Fuente Dé.
Can you camp near Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is La Viorna, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana?
Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Picos de Europa: the Cares gorge, Liébana and Fuente Dé.
What is there to see near Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana?
Places worth a stop nearby: La Hermida gorge (11 km), Fuente Dé cable car (13 km), Cares Gorge trail (Poncebos) (19 km) and Lagos de Covadonga (31 km).
When is the best time to visit Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)