The Parador de Gredos is one of the first hotels of the Parador chain and is situated in a mountain range in the municipality of Avila. It is a three star hotel, surrounded by pine groves, crystalline waters, rocks and diverse vegetation. El Alto del Risquillo where the hotel is located is one of the most popular viewpoints in the area. From here you will be able to see the Gredos massif, the Piedrahita and Bejar mountain ranges and the Tormes valley.
This hotel is the perfect choice for nature lovers and those who want to relax and forget all about the daily routine and stress back home. Within 30 km you will find La Laguna Grande, Puerto del Pico, Plataforma and Cinco Lagunas. Valle del Tie´tar is 40 km away, A´vila 60 km and Ramacastaña 35 km.
Guests at the Parador de Gredos will stay in one of the 74 fully equipped and comfortably furnished bedrooms. In addition to the telephone, TV, mini bar and other amenities some rooms also offer a terrace.
A terrace is also featured by the hotel’s bar which is the perfect place to go if you want to have a refreshing drink in welcoming surroundings. Breakfast and other meals are served in the dining room. Local cuisine is offered for lunch and dinner.
In their free time guests can play a game of tennis, read a book in the library or just relax in the living room. Kids can take advantage of the hotel’s playground. The area in which the Parador de Gredos can be found is ideal for horseback riding, cycling, trekking, trout fishing, climbing, rafting and even cross-country skiing.
A private car park and four salons for up to 350 people (in a cocktail style) complete the hotel’s facilities.
Parador de Gredos Additional Information
Facilities:
A la carte restaurant; Bar; Conference rooms; Lobby; Shop; Outdoor swimming pool; Gardens; 24-hour reception; Currency exchange; air-conditioned common rooms; tennis court; games area.
Hotel Class:
Three Stars
History:
Stone building in the heart of the Gredos Mountains, the firs of the Paradores, since 1928, located in a beautiful nature spot on El Alto del Risquillo, with privileged views over the Tormes valley. Its wide stone walls conceal an interior in which the comfortable bedrooms stand out, some with terraces.
Internet Access:
No internet access in the building.
Parking:
Free outside parking available for guests.
Best For:
Nature, Family, City and Business.
Rooms:
56 twin rooms, 14 doubles and 4 with hall included. 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.
Gredos Activities & Attractions
Places of Interest:
Plataforma, 19 km; La Laguna Grande, Circo de Gredos, 26 km, (Almanzor 2.592 m); Puerto del Pico, 15 km: Roman road. Ávila, 60 km; Valle del Tiétar, 40 km; Romacastaña, 35 km: cuevas del Águila; Valle del Jerte, 67 km: Arenas de San Pedro.
Festivals:
Livestrock Fair, 40 km: Barco de Ávila. Sta. Teresa, Ávila, 60 km, 15th October.
Activities:
Tourism on horseback, mountain bikes, trout fishing, mountaineering, trekking, mountain goat hunting, cross country skiing, snow shoeing.
Parador de Gredos Location
How to get there:
The Parador is located within the borders of Navarredonda de Gredos, 60 km away from Ávila and 170 km from Madrid. From Ávila follow the N-110 and after 6 km take the N-502 towards Arenas de San Pedro for 44 km, when reached the AV-941, follow it 10 km to the Parador.
Transport Links:
Nearest airport: 170 km (Madrid); Train Station: 60 km (Ávila).
