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 Parador de Gredos, nestling in the heart of a mountain range, is close to Navarredonda de Gredos (Ávila), and just two hours' drive away from Madrid. Its privileged location makes it an unbeatable destination for nature lovers, but there are also many opportunities for guests who want to discover the culture of the region, such as the nearby towns of El Barco de Ávila and Arenas de San Pedro, or the Puerto del Pico, where you can walk along one of the best conserved Roman roads in Spain.

 

The Sierra de Gredos is an ideal place to disconnect and relax, with Madrid just two hours away. Here you’ll discover incredible spots such as the Cuevas del Águila, one of the marvels of the Valle del Tiétar, or take a dip in the many local natural pools. Lovers of hiking can enjoy the wide variety of routes near the Parador, such as the Circo de Gredos, where you can see the Laguna Grande and El Almanzor, the highest peak in the range. Mushroom hunts and horse riding are other options for our guests, as are birding and star watching activities with international Starlight certification.

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.

Mazagón is located a few kilometres from Huelva and is very close to Seville. 
In one of the most beautiful areas of the coast of Huelva. 
In a heavenly setting of unparalleled beauty, the town of Mazagon is the ideal base for visiting Doñana National and Natural Park.

Limpias has a long seafaring tradition. 
Today you can still visit the Puerto del Rivero on the bank of the Limpias estuary, and there discover the open-air Naval Museum. 
If you walk through the old town, you’ll be amazed by the manor houses and the houses of those who made their fortune in Latin America, which abound in the streets; the old college of San Vicente de Paul and the wonderful chapel of Santa Isabel. 
In the church of San Pedro, you’ll find the famous image of the Cristo de la Agonía (Christ of the Agony), to which this town owes its fame.

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.

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.