San Vicente De La Barquera is a coastal region in Cantabria, Spain, situated within the Oyambre Natural Park. Its unique geography features a blend of estuaries, marshes, golden sandy beaches, and cliffs, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Picos de Europa mountains. This diverse landscape provides an ideal setting for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and more, offering routes that traverse coastal paths, natural park woodlands, and scenic viewpoints.
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4.4
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4.6
(114)
363
hikers
8.99km
02:32
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.4
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102
hikers
5.75km
01:32
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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236
hikers
11.8km
03:15
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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104
hikers
7.92km
02:04
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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31
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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24
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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172
riders
77.3km
05:10
1,030m
1,030m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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175
riders
48.1km
03:16
790m
790m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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149
riders
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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138
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49.4km
02:34
850m
860m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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138
riders
42.9km
02:15
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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126
riders
76.7km
04:01
1,370m
1,370m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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103
runners
10.2km
01:13
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.0
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72
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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149
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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73
runners
10.1km
01:09
180m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
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26
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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38
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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24
riders
53.9km
04:37
1,170m
1,170m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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25
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
riders
45.4km
03:35
950m
950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31.8km
02:20
580m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
52.6km
04:06
1,080m
1,080m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
4
riders
48.3km
03:29
960m
960m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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San Vicente De La Barquera offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes within Oyambre Natural Park, providing varied terrain for these sports.
San Vicente De La Barquera offers 57 hiking routes. These trails traverse coastal paths, natural park woodlands, and areas with views of the Picos de Europa. Detailed information on popular hiking trails is available in the Hiking around San Vicente De La Barquera guide.
San Vicente De La Barquera has 39 touring cycling routes. These routes often feature picturesque views of the sea, estuaries, and mountains. Cyclists can find specific routes in the Cycling around San Vicente De La Barquera guide.
There are 33 road cycling routes available in San Vicente De La Barquera. These routes often utilize coastal roads and green hills. Specific routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around San Vicente De La Barquera guide.
The region is situated within Oyambre Natural Park, featuring estuaries, marshes, cliffs, sandy beaches, dunes, and meadows. The Picos de Europa mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to the coastal scenery. Well-preserved native woodlands are also present.
San Vicente De La Barquera offers 44 jogging routes. These trails provide opportunities for running through diverse scenery, including coastal areas and natural park environments. Information on these routes is available in the Running Trails around San Vicente De La Barquera guide.
Key natural attractions include the beaches such as Playa de Merón and Playa de la Maza, the Pombo and Rubín estuaries, and the cliffs along the coastline. The Oyambre Natural Park itself is a significant highlight, known for its diverse ecosystems.
More than 8,000 visitors have shared their experiences in San Vicente De La Barquera on komoot. The region's 212 routes have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars, based on over 500 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking around San Vicente De La Barquera, Cycling around San Vicente De La Barquera, and Road Cycling Routes around San Vicente De La Barquera. Guides for running, MTB, and gravel biking are also available.
The region supports various cycling types, including Touring cycling (39 routes), Road cycling (33 routes), Mountain biking (38 routes), and Gravel biking (1 route). The varied topography accommodates different cycling preferences and skill levels.
The official tourism website for San Vicente De La Barquera is sanvicentedelabarquera.es. The phone number for the Municipal Tourism Office is +34942710012.
San Vicente De La Barquera features 38 mountain biking routes. These trails utilize the varied topography of the region, including paths within the natural park. The MTB Trails around San Vicente De La Barquera guide provides detailed information.

