Albergue El Portalón

This rural hostel, located in the Vega de Liébana in Cantabria and with unbeatable views of the Picos de Europa, dedicates its facilities to tourism and activities in the middle of nature.

Built on a old XVII century mansion, which served as an inn and groceries in the past, was restored in 1989 and since then has worked to offer the best service to anyone who comes to know the region and its intricate charms.

The services of this complex are designed for people who come to enjoy nature, integrate into the rural environment and active tourism. The accommodation that has the construction comes to 110 occupants, which are distributed in rooms of 2, 4, 6 and 8 seats in bunk beds with 2 single beds each. One of the rooms is suitable for people with reduced mobility. In all of them there is heating and you can request bed linen, which is not included.

Some of the rooms have their own bathroom, but in any case there are bathroom batteries on each floor of the house, so that all residents have access to a nearby one. In total there are 18 bathrooms, although the toilets extend to 21. The bathrooms have hot water, so the toilet will not have discomforts.

Although the accommodation is per person and place, you can arrange the full and exclusive occupation of certain rooms, under consultation and availability.

In addition to lodging, the shelter provides many other services. You can choose accommodation with half board or full board, and all meals are served in a collective dining room, a rustic style with predominance of wood, in which the team of the shelter seeks to serve hearty meals and homemade They show the best of the traditional gastronomy of the area.

The hostel also boasts the quantity and quality of its common rooms, each with a different function and features. There is a small room, with rural decoration that does not leave indifferent, in which to find a library to read at the fireplace light. Another room, more modern, has television and internet access via wifi. The largest and most open one is a multipurpose room where a nightclub has been enabled. They also have a room that, as a workshop X, has tools for repair of the material used in the activities; This material is available in the hostel, and includes sports equipment as well as measurement and weather.

In addition to the recreation and rest rooms, they have a laundry , with washer and dryer, to keep clothes clean. There is a public telephone, accessible by all the guests, who upon arrival may leave the vehicles in the parking area ready for that purpose,

On the outside of the house we have a large patio , with tables and a green area, for outdoor activities and games. Near the hostel, in town, is available sports center and a municipal pool, so that all possible outdoor activities are covered. Among the services you can count on in the vicinity, there is no shortage of pharmacies or grocery stores, as well as a doctor's office, so guests should not worry because they will miss anything during their stay.

The hostel organizes family and group programs that include accommodation, full board and activities, although not all are included. Among these activities are tours around the Valley and in the most emblematic areas of Cantabria and the Picos de Europa.

Its location makes it an ideal place to make nature and mountain tourism. is located 8 kilometers from Potes, a town of recognized charm and with a long tradition, where you can enjoy the views of the Liébana Valley and the local architecture.

In Santillana del Mar the guest should not miss their town center, the Colegiata and the zoo, as well as the Caves of Altamira, of international fame. Comillas and San Vicente de la Barquera are other obligatory visits to make during their stay. Santander, with its beaches and the Palace of Festivals, is a beautiful city with emblematic tourist areas.

The Picos de Europa is an unforgivable visit if you stay at the lodge: visible from the village, its summits and points of interest offer stunning panoramic views of Cantabria, from the valley to the coast.

Another visit that should not be missed is the Cabérceno Park, located on old Roman mines and full of animals in semi-freedom. XX
In a short journey, you can also plant at Asturias, at the limit of which is the hostel, and take the opportunity to see the Basilica of Covadonga and the Cave of Santina, with the option to visit the famous lakes of Ercina and Enol.