Sanctuary of la Barquera

The Sanctuary Barquera is popularly known as "The Chapel" and is just outside San Vicente, toward the breakwater and Puntasilla lighthouse. It's on a promontory from which there are magnificent views of the sea, beach and town, and it is surrounded by a well kept garden area. Built in stone in the XV century, the entrance is protected by a portico with arches, the exterior is great but the interior of the is not so (as a hostel is attached on the back). It is always open (although sometimes you can not enter because it has a gate) and it houses an image of the patron saint of the town: La Virgen de la Barquera, in whose honor we celebrate the feast of La Folia on Easter Tuesday.