Hotel Luzón
Why we like it: 1905 ashlar mansion with a garden, in the town centre facing the estuary, with 36 rooms for one to four people. Double from €80. Closed in January.
From €80
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Duration2 nights
From Oviedo1 h 25, estimated
From Santander55 min, estimated
Best timeApril – June · September – October
Budget€200–320 pp
The plan
The plan, hour by hour
Designed to arrive on Friday afternoon and sleep two nights in the centre of San Vicente, at Hotel Luzón, with the car parked. Saturday is for Comillas; Sunday, for surf and seafood.
Friday
- 119:30Arrival in San Vicente
Park by the harbour and cross the Maza bridge at sunset. Light dinner and a night at Hotel Luzón.
Saturday
- 110:00Gaudí's El Capricho
In Comillas, a quarter of an hour away. A 45-minute guided visit, €10. Book ahead.
- 211:30Sobrellano Palace
Next door, with a guide, €7.
- 313:45Lunch at El Remedio
In Ruiloba, above the cliffs. Produce-led cooking; book ahead.
- 417:00Oyambre
The sands and dunes of the natural park, on the way back to San Vicente.
Sunday
- 110:00Puebla Vieja and Castillo del Rey
The Calle Alta, the church of Santa María de los Ángeles and the castle battlements.
- 213:30Lunch at Augusto
Rice with lobster opposite the market, from 13:00 to 15:30.
- 316:00Surfing at Merón
Two hours of beginner's lessons with the Buena Onda Surf School, before heading home.
San Vicente de la Barquera and Comillas are a quarter of an hour apart along the coast road, and together they make a weekend of sea and old towns: the castle, the long bridge and the harbour seafood restaurants in one; Gaudí's house and the marquis's palace in the other; and between them, the Oyambre Natural Park. From Oviedo it is an hour and a half along the A-8; from Santander, an hour.
What does it cost?
| What | How much | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Surf lesson at Merón | €35 | 2 h, equipment included |
| Gaudí's El Capricho | €7 self-guided, €10 guided | Under 7s free |
| Sobrellano Palace | €7 | Guided only; closed on Mondays |
| Hotel Luzón | From €80 for a double | €100 in high season |
Where to sleep
In the centre of San Vicente, Hotel Luzón, a 1905 manor house on the estuary, with family rooms; on the beach, Hotel Playa de Merón, open all year. In Comillas, if you prefer to sleep there, Hotel Solatorre or, in season, Hotel Joseín right on the sand.
With children
El Capricho has a family visit with a workshop for ages 6 to 10; Buena Onda runs surf kids classes up to age 7. The Maza bridge works with a pushchair; the Puebla Vieja is better with a baby carrier.
Map
The stops, in order
What to do
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Plan the trip
San Vicente de la Barquera, step by step
Each choice narrows the next: the season shapes how best to travel, and how you travel decides where you stay and where you eat.
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How you travel
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The plan stays the same. What changes is where you sleep, how you get there and how much you spend.
By car, on the A-8
San Vicente sits right beside the A-8, between Santander and Asturias. Park when you arrive and do the town on foot; the car is for Merón, the Rubín marsh, Oyambre and Comillas, a quarter of an hour away.
70–130 €per person per day, approximate
- SleepHotel Luzón, in the centre…
- Getting aroundA-8, exit 264, and the…
- EatLas Redes and Augusto, open…
- ServicesTourist office in Plaza del…
Sleep
- Hotel Luzón, in the centre, from €80 for a double
- Hotel Playa de Merón, facing the beach, open all year
- El Rosal campsite, from Easter to October
Getting around
- A-8, exit 264, and the N-634 to the centre
- Merón has a large car park next to the beach
Eat
- Las Redes and Augusto, open on Sunday at midday
- Sotavento, lunch only, closed on Wednesdays
Services
- Tourist office in Plaza del Cantón, every day
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Where to stay
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Hotel Playa de Merón
Why we like it: Hotel facing Merón beach, with 28 rooms with balconies, a café with a terrace and seven studios and apartments for four with kitchens.
El Rosal Campsite
Why we like it: Beachfront campsite on Merón beach, with 20 bungalows for four or five and pitches on a first-come basis. Closed until Easter 2027.
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Services for this trip
Areas, for any way of travelling
| Area | Who it's for | Average night |
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| Centre and Puebla Vieja | Hotel, restaurants and monuments on foot | |
| Merón and El Rosal | Beach, surfing, campsite | |
| Oyambre and Rubín | Routes and birds |
Where to eat
Where to eat in San Vicente de la Barquera
Las Redes Restaurant
What to order: ask about the day's fish from the fish auction and order the sorropotún if they have it; rice dishes are the kitchen's speciality
Augusto Seafood Restaurant
What to order: start with fried squid; then the lobster rice, which they say they pioneered, or a seafood platter from the tank if there are several of you, and the cream millefeuille for dessert
Sotavento
What to order: to start, queen scallops, sea urchins or octopus leg; then fish from the auction or the clam rice, which is made to order
Tips
Worth knowing first
Local tip
Book Saturday before you leave: guided El Capricho, Sobrellano and El Remedio fill up at weekends.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Oviedo?
An hour and twenty-five minutes along the A-8, estimated.
Is it better to sleep in San Vicente or Comillas?
In San Vicente, if you want the harbour and the surf close by; Comillas is a quarter of an hour away.
Can I go in winter?
Yes: El Capricho opens daily except Christmas Day and Epiphany, and surfing at Merón runs all year. Hotel Luzón closes in January.