The old town of San Vicente de la Barquera is ideal for a trip back in time. Sometimes you can hear the bagpipes playing in the small streets. The old buildings are majestic and impressive. Next to the church, there is a viewpoint with a panoramic view of the sea and the mountains.

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Tobias

November 5, 2021

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If you are in San Vicente de la Barquera, be sure to take a short detour up to the old town, because here you will suddenly be transported back in time. Bagpipes are played in the alleys, the old buildings are majestic, impressive. At the top of the church there is also a great vantage point and right next to it is a hostel for the night. My tip: go to the right of the hostel through the archway to the other side of the castle wall, from there you have the best view.

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oscargynko

July 5, 2025

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Whenever I'm in this town, I come to this corner.

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1. San Vicente de la Barquera – circular from Playa La Espina

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60m

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2. View of Playa de Fuentes – San Vicente de la Barquera loop from San Vicente de la Barquera

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3. La Maza Bridge – San Vicente de la Barquera loop from San Vicente de la Barquera

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Location: San Vicente De La Barquera, Costera, Cantabria, Santander, Spain

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1. San Vicente de la Barquera – circular from Playa La Espina

2. View of Playa de Fuentes – San Vicente de la Barquera loop from San Vicente de la Barquera

3. La Maza Bridge – San Vicente de la Barquera loop from San Vicente de la Barquera

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