The Iglesia Santa María de Los Ángeles is a stunning church. The surrounding area is very nice to explore. Lots of interesting details to find.
But besides the impressive church, it's the amazing view from here that's most rewarding. A really breathtaking sight over the valley and the Braza Mayor. It carried quite a good amount of water when we visited. So the view was out of this world.
Here in northern Spain you almost feel that you got lost and ended up somewhere in Scotland with the green valleys and the water here. It's an impressive sight. We were almost the only ones around and had really time to enjoy it. Taking pics of course, but also just sitting and standing here and taking in these wonderful views.
Really worth the quick but steep walk up here from town. Highly recommended and one of the highlights...
Read moreBeautiful viewpoint. A must see if you're in the area as it is near the castle on the hilltop and it's free! Best timing is around sunset.
The church can also be visited during certain times (adults: 1,50€ children: free) but I haven't seen it myself in the many times I've been here. There are some areas you can sort of safely climb as well along the...
Read moreEl mirador se encuentra junto a la iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles y está orientado hacia los Picos de Europa. Desde aquí se pueden ver la villa de San Vicente de la Barquera y la marisma de Pombo, formada por el río Gandarilla poco antes de su desembocadura en el mar Cantábrico. Las vistas que se tienen son fantásticas con las montañas de los Picos de Europa al fondo. En un rincón del mirador se puede ver en el suelo una flecha que indica la dirección en la que se encuentra el monasterio de Santo Toribio de Liébana, siendo este punto el kilómetro Cero del Camino Lebaniego que comienza en San Vicente de la Barquera. No es posible llegar con coche hasta la iglesia y el mirador, así que para llegar hasta aquí lo mejor es hacerlo andando desde el puente de la Barquera a través de una calle que asciende en una ligera pendiente y por la que se llega, también, al castillo. Merece la pena la subida hasta el mirador y disfrutar con tranquilidad de unas vistas...
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