Vielha is a small Pyrenean town, capital of the Val d'Aran, has a beautiful historic quarter where you can find all kinds of shops specialising in adventure sports, high mountain and snow sports. And if there is one thing Vielha is known for, it is its stunning scenery. Surrounded by the mountains of the Catalan Pyrenees, the town is the perfect destination for mountain sports and nature lovers, as the ski resort of Baqueira is just 20 minutes away by car. When the snow is not there, Vielha's surroundings invite you to go hiking, mountain biking and sightseeing in the most traditional corners of the area.

The Picos de Europa National Park is the ideal destination for lovers of nature and adventure sports, including canyoning, canyoning, cross-country skiing, climbing and caving. The mountain resort of Fuente Dé is the starting point for numerous hiking trails which can be reached by cable car and offers a breath-taking panoramic view of the valley.

The Natural Park of Fuentes Carrionas y Fuente Cobre offers countless trails for hiking enthusiasts. The Ruta del Roblón de Estalava to the impressive oak tree christened El Abuelo for its extraordinary longevity, the Ruta de la Tejada de Tosande and its thousand-year-old yews that are five or six metres high, and the Ruta Senda del Bosque Fósil, a trail that runs along the floor of a forest that existed 300 million years ago, are some unique options.

The best way to discover Zafra is to start at its walls. One of the most beautiful entrances is the Puerta de Jerez. From there you can walk through its streets and discover its unique buildings and monuments, which have been declared a Historic-Artistic Site of National Interest. Highlights include the Dukes of Feria Fortress, which is now a Tourism Parador; the Collegiate Church of Santa María de Candelaria, the Monastery of Santa Clara, the Convent of Santa Catalina, the churches of Santa Marina (attached to the Fortress) and del Rosario, as well as its Plaza Grande and Plaza Chica, Plaza de España and Plaza del Alcázar.

Santillana del Mar, “the most beautiful village in Spain” according to the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, is a welcoming and special place since you can only visit the town on foot. Car free, this beautiful little town offers some very special routes, where you’ll fall in love with the beautiful buildings such as the Casa del Águila and la Parra, the statue of the Man of Altamira and the old town hall right in front of the Parador.

 

If Santillana is famous for one thing, it’s for the prehistoric paintings of the Caves of Altamira, the so called Sistine Chapel of Cave Art. Visits are now restricted to prevent further deterioration, but you can go to and see an exact replica at the National Museum and Interpretation Centre of Altamira. What’s more, just a few kilometres away you’ll find beautiful villages such as San Vicente de la Barquera and Comillas, where you can see El Capricho by Gaudí. If nature is what you prefer, you can relax at the nearby beaches of Urbiaco, Cobreces and Suances, or visit the spectacular natural monuments of the Cave of El Soplao or the sequoia forest of Monte Cabezón.

Santillana del Mar was declared a national monument thanks to having one of the richest historical and artistic heritages of any town in Spain. 
It is also one of the most unique towns in Cantabria, world famous for the prehistoric paintings of the Altamira Caves, considered the "Sistine Chapel" of cave art. Access to the paintings is currently restricted. 


History and tradition. The spectacular setting of Ronda invites the visitor to take it easy and wander around the city to enjoy its Moorish heritage on the south bank of the Guadalevín, then cross the emblematic Puente Nuevo and walk along the leafy avenues of the Alameda del Tajo until you come to the Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería. One the way, you’ll be amazed by beautiful buildings such as the palaces of Mondragón and Salvatierra. And it you visit us in September, you’ll have the opportunity to attend the fiestas of Pedro Romero, when Ronda dresses up and celebrates the traditional fair and Goyaesque bullifghts.

 

The beauty of Ronda extends much further out into its surroundings. Just a short distance away you can explore the Roman heritage of the region at ancient Acinipo or follow the Route of the White Villages of Cadiz and discover some of the most beautiful places in the region. If you’re a nature lover, you can also set off for the natural parks of the Sierra de las Nieves, the Sierra de Grazalema and Los Alcornocales, and fans of motorcycling shouldn’t miss the chance to ride on the famous circuit of Ascari.

The Tacita de Plata, as Cádiz is affectionately known, is well-suited for strolls. It’s one of the oldest cities in Europe, founded in 1100 BCE by the Phoenicians. The Romans used it as a naval base, and it subsequently passed into Muslim hands. The city’s golden age dawned during the trade with the Americas in the 18th century.

Asturias is synonymous with natural beauty. Situated in the valley of the rivers Sella and Güeña, Cangas de Onís offers an unmatched location at the feet of the National Park of the Picos de Europa, the largest limestone mountain range on the European coast. It is recognised as a Biosphere Reserve and forms part of Natura 2000. Its location just 15 kilometres from the sea means that there are variations in height of up to 2,500 metres, deep canyons and gorges, along with a large number of caves and grottos. The park itself is also home to a wide variety of forests, lakes such as Ercina and Enol and animals such as chamois, capercaillies and wolves. Many shepherds and livestock farmers can still be found working in the Picos de Europa, where they produce some of the most delicious cheeses in Spain.

 

The surroundings of Cangas de Onís also have a very rich cultural heritage where you can directly experience the history of Asturias: from outstanding prehistoric monuments to the testimonies of the construction of the Kingdom of Asturias, along with important examples of Romanesque architecture.

Just 25 kilometres from the Parador Casa da Ínsua is the city of Viseu, a charming town with a 16th century Cathedral. The city walls and the old city gate, the Archbishop's Palace, the Roman defensive construction of Cava de Viriatom, and the 18th century Church of Misericordia are all worth visiting.