Picos De Europa
The 'Picos' are the highest and finest peaks of north western Spain. They are situated in Cantabria, some 30 minutes' driving distance from the northern shores. 

Two towers in Potes form a silhouette with the Picos.

Potes Potes is a popular home base for those touring the mountains.	This castle at the centre of town offers a superb view of the mountains.
Kris stands beside a fish monument,  the marker for this photo spot 30 minutes north of Potes.

Santo Toribio This is a hillside monastery some 10 km away from Potes

This is the view from the parking lot of the monastery.

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Atop the same hill where the Santo Toribio monastery is located, a small chapel overlooks another view of the mountains.

Montrevejo This is a very small hillside town about 10 minutes drive west of Potes. The roads up the hill are very narrow and steep. There is a tower at the very top of the hill where you