Where to stay in the Picos de Europa?
The way to make this decision is to consider what area of the rage of the park you want to visit. There are 3 distinct areas of sectors to the park: the Cantabrian portion, the Asturiano portion, and the Leonés portion.
If you are interested in the more northern sector of Cantabria, the best place to stay in the village of Potes. If you are headed to Asturias, Cangas de Onís is your best bet, and if León is your objective, head on over to Posada de Valdeón.
All of these villages are reasonably big, with good access and with all the services you might need.
How much time do I need to visit los Picos de Europa?
Ideally, you should set aside at least 2 or 3 days for a proper visit. If you can take a week, you won’t regret it.
Where are the Picos de Europa?
They are located in northern Spain, very close to the Cantabrian coast of the country. At it’s closest, the Picos de Europa is just 15 km from the ocean.