Holiday Home for 6 persons in SAN FELICES La Rioja

Castile-León

House:
This is an apartment rurally situated in the small village of San Felices, a Castilian village in the north-east of the province of Soria where the air is fresh and healthy due to its high location (940 m). The building was finished with pinewood and stone and forms part of a larger property for rural tourism with another apartment, 7 two-person bedrooms, 1 suite and various conference rooms. There is also a bar cafeteria where you can have breakfast or enjoy lunch.

The intention was to integrate the building that was recently constructed into the environment using the same stone and the same material that is also used in all houses, haylofts and public areas. The facades were constructed in manually sculpted stone. What is striking overall is the impressive overhanging eaves built from stone with baked clay.

The narrow streets of San Felices are reminiscent of an Arab past. The completely tiled village floor and the corresponding haylofts indicate an agricultural past and grain farming. The Castilian houses and their haylofts are authentic masterpieces by farmers who show what a great result one can achieve by piling clay stones true to the spirit of previous times. The Church of the Holy Apostle, Peter (thirteenth century) is worth special mention. The village is definitely worth visiting and you can enjoy a great view from the Pórtico-Mirador up to the nearby Cigudosa, Valdemadera and Sierra de Alcarama. Other things worth seeing in the area are: the Moncayo route, the GR-86 walking route (Sendero Ibérico Soriano), the Tierras Altas route (San Pedro Manrique), the route of the Dinosaurs (from Enciso to Cornago), Soria; the historic provincial capital (20 minutes away) and the old town centre of Tudela. The Black Lagoon "Lagune Negra" and the "Cañon de Rio Lobos gorge (1.5 hours away) are certainly also worth visiting.

The village San Felices qualifies as a protective zone, it is an important place due to its environmental- and landscape value and it offers various possibilities to all mountain lovers or those who enjoy travel. You dont have to be a major sportsman as the difficulty level and the courses are not on that level.

On street level: 1 hall.

On 3rd floor: 1 kitchen (oven, microwave, washing machine), 1 living/diningroom (TV (satellite)), 3x bedroom (double bed, shower, washbasin, toilet).

General: heating (central), airconditioning, patio (shared).

Region:

Discover Castile & León, in the northwest of Spain. Castile & León is the largest autonomous region of Spain. The region is mainly covered in dry plateaus, with vast corn fields and a few mountain ranges. Here and there you will encounter a village or a Romanesque convent, and you will see many castles as a remembrance of the wars between Arabs and Christians. A few of the better known ones are Castillo de Coca, Castillo de Frías and Castillo de Mota. There are a few palaces too, such as San Ildefonso de la Granja and Real Palacio de Riofrío.

In Castile & León you will find a number of interesting historical cities. Three cities in this region even have UNESCO World Heritage status: Salamanca, Ávila and Segovia. The monumental Salamanca is also known as a university town (the oldest university in Spain is here). Don't forget to visit the beautiful town square Plaza Mayor and have a stroll along the Casa de las Conchas. The walled city of Ávila is beautifully located in the mountains, and in Segovia the Alcázar castle, the cathedral and the Roman aqueduct are worth a visit.

Other interesting cities: León, with its walled centre and some important architectural works: the spectacular Gothic cathedral, the basilica San Isidoro, the pilgrim hospital San Marcos and the Palacio de los Guzmanes. Zamora deserves a mention too. In this town you will find a Romanesque cathedral and churches for example.

Are you interested in archaeology? The archaeological site of Atapuerca, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, is definitely worth a visit. In the caves of the Sierra de Atapuerca, spectacular finds of human remains of probably the oldest humanoid Europeans were discovered. UNESCO also allocated world heritage status to Las Médulas, the archaeological digs of the Roman gold mines./p>

The pilgrim route of Santiago de Compostella runs also through Castile & León. Tops here are Burgos (with its jewel: the monumental Gothic cathedral), Frómista, Carrión de los Condes and León.

For nature lovers there are different nature parks: The national park Picos de Europa, in the North, is partly located in this region (and also in Cantabria and Asturias). This gorgeous mountain region, with capricious rock formations, crevices and ravines, is a favourite with hikers. You will find different signposted walking paths here, for example the impressive Cares crevice.

In the south east, bordering on the region of Madrid, is the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, with mountains, forests and mountain lakes. In winter this mountain region is a popular ski destination for the Madrilenes. The most popular here is the nature park Parque Natural de Penalara. In the hills you will see la Granja, the Versailles-palace of the Bourbons dynasty. Nature lovers can also visit the nature reserve of Fuentes Carrionas y Fuente Cobre, or the nature park Las Hoces del Rio Duraton, at the north east of Segovia. Near the Portuguese border, in the west, you will find the nature park Los Arribes del Duero. You can make a boat trip here through the ravines of the Duero river.

Soria is a popular holiday region - and the least densely populated in Spain. The landscape is characterised by its many woods and mountains. With its many sheep, the region is renowned for its lamb's meat and embutidos (sausages). In and around the city with the same name (Soria) you will find various museums, churches, monuments and a nature park (Parque Natural del Cañón del Río Lobos). A substantial part of medieval history can be found here. Other interesting places to visit are Almazán, Medinaceli, Burgo de Osma and San Estebán de Gormaz.

But besides visiting historical attractions and nature reserves, you can also get active in this region: from horse riding and golf to climbing, water sports and skiing in winter. Finally, enjoy a drop (or two) of regional wine; the region is known for a few good (Denominaciones de Origin) wines. The main wine region is situated along the Duero river.

Cost on site:
Deposit, No
Cleaning, Included
Pets, Max 1; EURO 10/Night
Bed linen, Included
Bath towels, Included
Kitchen linen, Included
Electricity, Included
Gas, Included