The Parador Hotel in Cangas de Onis - Parador de Cangas de Onis
The four star Parador de Cangas de Onis was originally the Monastery of San Pedro de Villaneuva and dates back to the twelfth century. Tradition has it that King Alfonso I constructed the building and then a monastery was founded on the site and run by the Order of San Benito until the Desamortización de 1835. Two rooms remain with archaeological artefacts and pottery which was discovered during the refurbishment. The monastery was declared a National Monument in 1907.
Standing on the banks of the River Sella at the foothills of the mighty Picos de Europa awesome mountain peaks, the Parador de Cangas de Onis is an ideal place from which to explore Asturias and attractions such as the Basilica de Covadongas, Picos de Europa Park and Buelna, Toranda and Antolin beaches.
Sporting and leisure amenities include the Sella River which provides great fishing, kayaking, and hiking opportunities. There are fascinating pre-historic and Paleolithic cave paintings at Tito Bustillo and Buxu, as well as rock art at Peña Tu. There are three excellent golf courses in the vicinity at Ribadasella, Llanes, and Villaviciosa.
The restaurant at the parador de Cangas de Onis serves local cuisine including Fabada Asturiana which is a kind of stew made of kidney beans, blood sausage, bacon and shoulder of pork flavoured with laurel leaves. Seafood and river fish also feature heavily in this area as well as several delicious cheeses which are produced in the mountains and apple cider which is the national drink of the entire region.
Parador de Cangas de Onís Additional Information
Facilities:
A la carte restaurant; Bar; Conference rooms; Lobby; Shop; Gardens; 24-hour reception; Currency exchange, games area.
Hotel Class:
Four Stars
History:
The Parador is located in the Monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva, which was constructed since the 12th Century to the 18th Century. The Monastery was declared a National Monument in 1907, and features an added wing of perfectly harmonious architectural and constructional qualities, truly a jewel set on the green banks of the River Sella.
Internet Access:
No Internet access.
Parking:
Free outside parking allowed for costumers.
Best For:
Nature, Heritage, City and Business, Golf.
Rooms:
2 singles, 53 twins and 9 doubles bedrooms. Facilities include complete bathroom, mini bar, satellite TV, safe deposit box, direct dial telephone, air-conditioning and central heating.
Disabled Access:
Disabled guests have access throughout all communal areas of the hotel.
Cangas de Onís Activities & Attractions
Places of Interest:
Royas site of Covadonga, 14 km; Lakes of Enor and Encina, 26 km; Gorges of Los Beyos and El Pontón, 20-45 km; Roch caves of El Buxu and Tito Bustillo, 4 and 23 km; Cabrales and Caves River gorge, 35 km; Ethnographic Museum of Eastern Austrias Porrua, 38 km; Archivo de Indias, in Colombres, 55 km. Peloños Forest, 30 km; Cares Path: start in Pancebos or Caín, 40 and 70 km; Jurasic Museum of Asturias, Colunga, 40 km.
Festivals:
San Antonio in Cangas de Onís, 13 June; The Hoguera Flotante, in Villanueva, last Saturday in June; Del Pastor en los lagos, 25th July; International Descent of the river Sella, 1st and 2nd Saturday in August; Nuestra Señora de Covadonga, 8th September; El Antroxu Carnival, February or March.
Activities:
River fishing, canoeing, trekking and mountain-walking, horse-riding and cycling tours.
Parador de Cangas de Onís Location
How to get there:
The Parador is located close to the river Sella, between the towns of Arriondas and Cangas de Onís. The main access road is the A-8, Oviedo-Santander, taking the Rivadesella-Picos de Europa exit, then the N-634 to Arriondas, and lastly the N-625 towards Cangas de Onís.
Transport Links:
Airport, 115 km; train station, 60 km, port, 83 km.
