El Rayo Verde

Highlights

  • • Clifftop over the Cantabrian Sea in Oyambre Natural Park
  • • Sunsets with views of San Vicente estuary and Picos de Europa
  • • Green flash optical phenomenon in optimal conditions
  • • Food truck + Basque grill + cocktails + live music
  • • Repsol Guide Solete award

Description

El Rayo Verde is a viewpoint-bar on a clifftop in the Oyambre Natural Park, in the Gerra district of San Vicente de la Barquera. The terrace looks directly over the Cantabrian Sea with panoramic views of the San Vicente estuary, Oyambre and Meron beaches, and the Picos de Europa in the background.

At sunset, the sun descends over the sea in front of the terrace and, in optimal conditions, produces the green flash optical phenomenon: an emerald gleam in the last instant before the solar disc disappears below the horizon. It is one of the few spots on the Cantabrian coast where this phenomenon can be regularly observed.

The space combines a food truck, Basque grill, cocktail bar and live music on natural grassland at the cliff edge. It has been awarded a Solete by the Repsol Guide. Open seasonally (spring-autumn).

Key Information

Visit Duration

1-2 hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Spring to autumn season. Check exact dates at elrayoverdesunsetbar.com. Sunset is the best time.
Recommended on weekends and holidays. Weekdays usually have space without booking.
An optical phenomenon producing a green gleam in the last instant of sunset. It occurs when the sea horizon is clear and the atmosphere is stable.