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Medieval Monastery (4*)
Beautifully set on the verdant banks of the River Sella at the foot of the spectacular Picos de Europa, between Oviedo and Santander and a mile or so outside the little town of Cangas de Onís, the superb Parador de Cangas was once the monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva. The buildings, which date from the 12th to the 18th century, have been declared a National Monument and have endured significant changes over the years including some remodelling and redesigning around a two story cloister.
The Parador de Cangas de Onís has a modern wing which has been sympathetically designed in harmony with the historical originals and which houses the standard bedrooms, whereas superior rooms are located in the original monastery building. The monastery is linked to the annexe by an attractive covered walkway. Some rooms are traditional in style, some more modern, all spacious and very comfortable and the Parador as a whole works well to maintain its original history and charm and the Parador radiates an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity.
Guests can take time to wander through the gardens and cloisters, while enjoying all the luxuries of a 4-star hotel. Sit back and relax in the comfortable lounge area next to the open fire or in the beautiful Baroque cloister, enjoying the secluded environment. The Parador’s hallways have stone walls and traditional paintings and the restaurant is bright and spacious with lots of light coming in from the large windows. The Parador de Cangas de Onís is set in a truly beautiful location, the perfect place from which to admire the stunning landscape of the Picos de Europa and an excellent base for exploring the local area on foot.
There is a wide variety of activities available nearby, especially in the Picos de Europa including walking, fishing, riding, canoeing and mountain biking. There are also many wonderful sights to see in the town of Cangas de Onís such as the 5–arched Roman bridge and the Roman Catholic Santa Cruz chapel as well as many more excellent examples of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The Roman bridge is particularly significant within the town as it welcomes travellers for their ascent to Covadonga and to the famous lakes.
For pilgrims completing the Camino de Santiago, they go from here directly to Gijón, travelling from Asturias by the coastal route. In addition to the plethora of natural beauty on show, the area is historically rich and visitors can visit the local caves to explore some of the rock formations from the Palaeolithic period. The Picos de Europa national park is home to the village of Covadonga, which was the site of a famous battle in the year 722. This battle is remembered as being the first major Christian victory of the region, ensuring the independence of the Kingdom of Asturias.
Cangas de Onís is an outdoorsman's idea of paradise offering many different excursions and sporting activities which can be organised through one of the local companies. It is important not to forget Cangas' proximity to the coast and charming coastal towns such as Ribadesella and Llanes for those who prefer to spend their time relaxing by the sea.
Breakfast is served from 8.00 to 11.00
Lunch is served from 13.30 to 16.00
Dinner is served from 20.30 to 23.00. It may be possible to arrive up to 22.30 and still enjoy a meal.
The Parador is located on the right bank of the River Sella in Villanueva, 2 km from the town of Cangas de Onís. The main access roads are the N-634 (Oviedo-Santander), and from Arriondas (3 km), the N-625 which links up with Castilla y Leon. Starting from Cangas de Onís and taking the AS-114, travellers may gain access to Covadonga and the eastern-most parts of Asturias and western Cantabria.
Free exterior parking
The northern region of Asturias is one of the greenest in Spain, home to vast areas of green forest, flora and fauna (including bears) and delightful coastal towns. The Paradors here make the most of these beautiful, natural locations.
