San Vicente de la Barquera
Spain · CantabriaES
Municipality in Cantabria, Spain
San Vicente de la Barquera is a municipality of Cantabria in northern Spain. It had a population of 4,412 in 2002. Tourism is its main activity due to the area's natural environment and heritage. Approximately 80% of the municipal area belongs to the Oyambre Natural Park and enjoys a special protection regulated by the autonomous community of Cantabria as a result of its landscape and ecological value.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,995
- Coordinates
- 43.385, -4.399
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of San Vicente de la Barquera
Travellers heading to Cantabria, Spain will find San Vicente de la Barquera, a small settlement. Records put its population near 3,995. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around water sports and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in San Vicente de la Barquera
Water Sports in San Vicente de la Barquera
(2)Our data lists Bodyboard and Surf as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for San Vicente de la Barquera.
Nature in San Vicente de la Barquera
(1)The nature shortlist for San Vicente de la Barquera: Countryside. All of it is drawn from San Vicente de la Barquera's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit San Vicente de la Barquera
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
San Vicente de la Barquera is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Cantabria and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near San Vicente de la Barquera that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is San Vicente de la Barquera known for?
- San Vicente de la Barquera, in Cantabria, Spain, is best known for water sports and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 3,995 residents.
- What can you do in San Vicente de la Barquera?
- Recorded activities in San Vicente de la Barquera include Bodyboard, Surf and Countryside. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit San Vicente de la Barquera?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is San Vicente de la Barquera located?
- San Vicente de la Barquera is located in Cantabria, Spain. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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