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Traditional-style mountain hotel (3*)
The Parador de Bielsa is located in the spectacular and wild Ordesa National Park, under the slopes of Monte Perdido (the third highest peak in the Pyrenees, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site). This cosy and welcoming Parador exudes an air of warm hospitality, making it an ideal destination for those wishing to get away from it all.
Built somewhat in the style of a stone- mountain refuge, but on a larger and more luxurious scale, the Parador de Bielsa has an extensive balcony on which guests may dine while enjoying unsurpassed mountain views over the river. The lounge area resembles a hunting lodge and, with its mahogany décor and old log fireplace, it provides the perfect cosy shelter from the cold during winter months. Benefitting from a garden and access to the river, Bielsa's Parador is a haven for those looking to soak up the area’s natural beauty. The rooms are decorated in the similar mountain-lodge style, with many boasting beautiful views of the surrounding Pyrenean scenery. The Parador's restaurant has an Alpine atmosphere with liberal use of wood décor and offers up traditional Aragonese dishes alongside international menu items.
The small town of Bielsa is located in the Ordesa National Park, and as such is very popular with tourists looking to explore the area‘s natural beauty through the numerous nature walks on offer. With the highest peak reaching 3,555 metres above sea level, the Ordesa Park is the ideal place to hike up to high platforms and enjoy panoramic views of the impressive surrounding valleys. The town of Bielsa itself is relatively compact and very typical of a mountain village in terms of its stony architecture. Famed for its ‘Salt Gold Rushes’ during the 14th century, Bielsa’s rich mining heritage paved the way for the construction of grand buildings, such as mills and castles, which explains the medieval influence seen in some areas of the town. Retaining many of its original features, guests can expect to see local markets and small family run businesses making up the town centre.
The nearby town of L’Ainsa is a great trip out for history buffs. Declared a World Heritage Site, it is one of the largest medieval town in Spain and was the Capital of the old kingdom of Sobrarbe, as such, visitors are invited to explore the narrow alleys and large Plaza Mayor which give the town a truly medieval setting. Like much of the Pyrenees, this area is steeped in lore and fables, most famously, the site where the goddess Pyrene perished at the hands of Geryon the giant. As a shrine to the murdered Pyrene, piles of rock were built up over her body, and named after her, hence the ‘Pyrenees’. The superstitious history belonging to the area, like many parts of Europe subjected to witch hunts, is reflected in the names of local sites, such as El Bosque de las Bruxas (the Witches’ Forest), La caseta de las Bruxas (the Witches’ Hut), and La Cueva de las Bruxas (the Witches’ Cave). The town’s proximity to the French border make it an ideal getaway for skiing enthusiasts, with the French Ski Resorts of Piau Engaly and St. Lary-Soulan Loudenvielle less than an hour’s drive away.
Breakfast is served from 7.30 to 10.30
Lunch is served from 12.15 to 15.15
Dinner is served from 19.45 to 22.15. It may be possible to arrive up to 21.45 and still enjoy a meal.
The Parador is located at the bottom of the Valle de Pineta, 200 m from the Ordesa National Park and Monte Perdido, 14 km from Bielsa town centre. This town is 135 km from Huesca, passing through Barbastro, then along the N-123 to El Grado (18 km away) and then the A-138, passing the Torreciudad Sanctuary. After 50 km, you come to Aínsa, where you should take the international road to France which passes through Bielsa (34 km).
Free outdoor parking
Aragón, a northern region of Spain with a rich royal history, is home to some breath-taking areas of natural beauty, charming towns and cities and some beautiful Parador hotels set in rural, tranquil locations.
