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Hotels in the Cantabrian Mountains, Spain |
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Picos
de Europa (literally: "Peaks of Europe") is a range of mountains some
20 km inland from the northern coast of Spain, located in the Autonomous
Communities of Asturias, Cantabria and Castile and León, forming
part of the Cantabrian Mountains. The most widely-accepted origin for the
name is that they were the first sight of Europe for the ships arriving
from America.
Cantabrian
brown bears (Ursus arctos pyrenaicus), Iberian lynxes (Lynx pardinus) and
wolves (Canis lupus signatus) live in the remoter regions. Rebeccos (Cantabrian
chamois - Rupicapra pyrenaica parva) are fairly frequently seen (according
to a 2006 Ministry of the Environment report, there were around 8,000 that
year); Choughs and Buzzards are common and there is a diverse butterfly
population in the park. Most of the region is now protected as a
single Picos de National Park in Cantabria, Asturias and León
provinces of Spain; the Asturian part was Spain's first National Park.
Access is via minor roads to each of the three massifs from the north and
from the south to the aerial tramway at Fuente Dé
and to Caín at the head of the Cares Canyon. |
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Parador
de Fuente De
This modern mountain refuge
located on the foothills of the Picos de Europa and opening onto the fertile
Liébana valley, shows nature in total freedom. It is surrounded
by the dramatic slopes of the Picos de Europa, woods and hillsides, in
a region which is split into modest hamlets. The building is located at
the bottom of the cable car which goes up to the Áliva viewpoint,
at a privileged meeting point for lovers of outdoor activities. The classical
mountain style and the warm wood and leather furniture recreate the much-appreciated
home warmth... |
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Parador
de Limpias (Cantabria)
The new Parador in Limpias
is located in the Palace of Eguilior estate, which was the summer headquarters
of King Alfonso XIII's Council. The palace belonged to Don Manuel de Eguilior,
the Count of Albox, and is attributed to the architect Emilio de la Torriente.
Rooms are large in size, decorated in a classical way, not forgetting any
details of modern facilities. Restaurant is well decorated in a classical
style. Dishes such as marmita de bonito (stew made with bonito tuna)
cocido montanes (traditional white bean and pork sausage stew), other white
and red bean stews, plus a variety of cheeses, and sweets such as the famous
Corbatas de Unquera, sobaos pasiegos, or Pantortillas de Reinosa are just
a few of the delights diners will enjoy. The palace is a large square
building with four pseudo-towers at each corner, none of which is very
high. |
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Molino
del Alto Ebro - Apartments - Polientes
El Molino del Alto Ebro
(The High Ebro Mill) is a solitary 16th century building which has survived
to our days thanks to its oak and carved stone construction. It has been
renovated respecting the original structure as far as possible but also
installing all the latest comforts which modern technology offers.
In the Molino del Alto Ebro you will be able to choose from a long and
varied menu based on local products; our own baking and a well-chosen wine
cellar : all of this in our large recently reconditioned dining–room to
afford the maximum comfort for our guest. In an area of over 1,100 square
metres, 7 spacious apartments of one, two and three floors have all the
commodities a visitor could wish for with complete independence. |
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