Routes
Nature Trails | 7 nights
This Route takes you along the Bay of Biscay coast, with its fishing villages, walled cities and mountain settings.
The route includes the following Paradores:
Limpias: First day and Second days
The town is home to the parish church of San Pedro. In the surrounding area there are any number of interesting towns, including Laredo, Castrourdiales and Santoña. Another option is to make the town’s natural surroundings the focal point of your trip, with visits to the Cabarceno Nature Reserve or Ansón Valley. Santander, and Bilbao, with the Guggenheim Museum, are other attractions to discover.
Santillana: Third day
Santillana del Mar itself is a true treasure for travelers. Its streets, palaces and large homes, Sta. Juliana Collegiate Church, and museums such as the Regina Coelli Religious Art Museum all await your discovery. A journey into our past at the Altamira Neo-Cave and its museum should not be missed. Other recommendations include Comillas, Santander and the Cabarceno Nature Reserve. Interesting options along your route toward Asturias include El Soplao Cave and towns such as San Vicente de la Barquera.
Cangas de Onís Fourth day
These lands are the foremost expression of the essence of Asturias. In the town of Cangas de Onis we recommend visiting the Roman bridge, Santa Cruz Chapel and Cortés Palace. Near Picos de Europa National Park you can visit Casa Dago (visitors’ center for the Picos de Europa National Park). The Royal Residence of Covadonga is another of the area’s highlights, along with the nearby Covadonga Lakes (Enol and Ercina), and the route of the Cares River.
Cangas de Gijon: Fifth day
Gijón: historic, commercial, industrial, where the sea, the gentle mountains and the city come together to create one of the most attractive urban areas in northern Spain. San Lorenzo Beach, the esplanade, the marina, the Semana Negra (Black Week) festival, an active social life and festive atmosphere all invite visitors to discover the city. However, its attractions are not limited to those already mentioned, Gijón has a network of museums and a multiplicity of cultural offerings, including an international film festival and Latin American Book Show. Some of the town’s museums are noteworthy for their originality, among them the Railroad Museum (Museo del Ferrocarril), the International Bagpipe Museum, while others preserve its illustrious past, the Birthplace of Jovellanos, Nicanor Piñole Museum, Revillagigedo Palace, among others.
Ribadeo: Sixth day
This Galician seaside town lies on the border between Galicia and Asturias. As we near the end of our route, it offers a much-needed rest, and the opportunity to discover extremely beautiful places, including various beaches, especially Catedrales Beach and those along the Ribadeo Ria. We also recommend San Damián Fort, Do Santos Bridge and the nearby town of Castropol.
Vilalba: Seventh day
Near Vilalba, highlights include the natural areas along the Magdalena and Ladra rivers and the Alligal Medicinal Pool (Charca Medicinal), which has thermal waters. We also recommend visiting the Museum of Prehistory and Archeology, Cospeito (10 km.), Lagunas de Valverde (10 km.), and Mondoñedo (25 km.), as well as the cathedral and Diocesan Museum.
Rates
Route with bed and breakfast (full route price. VAT included):
Per person in standard double room: 385 euros.
Per child in extra bed (children up to 12): 70 euros.
Per adult in extra bed: 385 euros.
Double room for single occupancy: 772 euros.
Route with half board (full route price. VAT included):
Per person in standard double room: 588 euros.
Per child in extra bed (children up to 12): 175 euros.
Per adult in extra bed: 588 euros.
Double room for single occupancy: 975 euros.
The route includes:
Seven nights’ stay in a standard double room with the meal option of your choice (Bed and Breakfast or Half Board)
The route does not include:
Transport, which is the responsibility of the guest(s)
Tours or tickets to monuments or places of interest (details provided for informational purposes only)
Terms and Conditions
General Terms and Conditions
The route begins on Sunday and ends on Sunday.
Neither the dates of your stay, nor the hotels, may be altered or changed during the route.
This route is valid for visits starting January 2-July 10 (inclusive) and August 21-December 18, 2011 (inclusive). Except visits starting April 17, October 23 and December 4, 2011.
This route and rates are not valid for groups.
The client must carry a valued voucher up to the total amount of the Route indicating the name of the Route. This voucher will be given to the first Parador of the Route.
Cancellations
Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the date of arrival will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the cost of the first night’s stay on the route.
Cancellations made during the course of the route will not be entitled to any refund of the price paid.
No-shows: Failure to keep your reservation on the first day of the route will result in cancellation of the entire route, and will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the cost of the first night’s stay.
Once the route has begun, failure to keep your reservation at any Parador without giving prior notice will result in automatic cancellation of the reservation at that Parador, as well as at the remaining Paradors on the route.