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ApartmentAparthotelEl Balcon de Potes
Calle Epifanio Sánchez Mateo, 20, Potes, Cantabria, 39570
Rider experience
Lots of parking available. Short walk into town but it is a steep hill coming back. Breakfast available
From S2R
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Potes is the ultimate base camp for tackling the Picos de Europa, but staying right in the historic center usually means battling massive tourist crowds and tight pedestrian lanes on a heavy bike. This place solves that. It sits just high enough on the hillside to give you an easy out toward the mountain passes without the traffic. Having a full apartment layout means you can actually spread out, dump your heavy panniers, and use the washing machine to refresh your base layers. Best of all, jumping straight into the outdoor pool after a sweaty 8-hour stint over the San Glorio pass is unbeatable, and the mountain views from the terrace are top-tier.
Things to know
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Keep in mind that the property is built on a hillside. The walk down into town for a beer and a plate of steak is quick, but the walk back up at night is pretty steep and will test your legs. Also, because of the hill, the parking area has a bit of an incline. Just pay attention to your footing and where you deploy your sidestand if you're riding a top-heavy adventure bike or a fully loaded touring rig.