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View of San Vicente de la BarqueraLuis Fermín TURIEL PEREDO · CC BY-SA 4.0

San Vicente de la Barquera

Coastal village

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.

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Village information

Coat of arms of San Vicente de la Barquera
Province
Cantabria
Population (INE 2025)
3,995
Altitude
3 m
Area (IGN)
42 km²
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The essentials for getting around San Vicente de la Barquera without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 43.3859° N, 4.3981° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Altitude
3 m
Population (INE 2025)
3,995 inhabitants
Province / region
Cantabria · Cantabria
Official website
sanvicentedelabarquera.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in San Vicente de la Barquera's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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