Mountain hotel in Poncebos, with views of the Picos de Europa, an Asturian cuisine restaurant and easy access to the Cares Route and Bulnes funicular.
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Hotel Garganta del Cares is a 1-star hotel in Poncebos, 190 m from the Cares Route and within Picos de Europa National Park. Its mountain setting makes it a practical base for exploring trails, visiting viewpoints and discovering the villages in the area.
Its two room types have heating, a TV and a private bathroom: the double room offers mountain views and a bathtub, while the single room has a shower. The restaurant serves Asturian dishes such as fabada and kid goat, as well as a daily set menu, other dishes and sandwiches. There is also a bar, café and snack bar, and private parking is free. Activities available include hiking, cycling and canoeing; the accommodation also has a terrace, picnic area and tourist information. Poncebos is 6 km from Arenas de Cabrales, and the Sanctuary of Covadonga is a 35-minute drive away. The hotel requires a minimum stay of two nights, and check-in is between 16:00 and 20:00.
The hotel offers two room types to suit different needs: a double room with two single beds and a single room. The first measures 15 m² and sleeps two people; the second covers 9 m² and is set up for one person. Both have a private bathroom, heating and a TV, with a simple layout for relaxing after a day in the mountains.
The differences between them are also reflected in the bathroom and the views. The double room overlooks the mountains and has a bathtub, while the single room has a shower. You can choose between sharing a room with two separate beds or having a space to yourself. Both room types include toiletries and a hairdryer, as well as practical features such as a desk and tiled or marble flooring. The single room also has a wardrobe; the mountain views are one of the double room’s distinctive features.
Measuring 15 m² and sleeping two people, this room offers mountain views and a bathtub in the private bathroom. It has two single beds, heating and a TV; toiletries and a hairdryer complete the amenities for your stay.
This 9 m² Single Room is designed for one person and has a single bed. Unlike the Double Room, its private bathroom has a shower. The room also has heating, a TV, a wardrobe and a desk, as well as toiletries and a hairdryer.
Free parking makes it easy to arrive by car, while the picnic area offers an outdoor space for a break. You can also enjoy the terrace and sun terrace, with outdoor furniture for sitting outside. If you prefer to stay active, the accommodation offers bicycle hire and activities such as cycling, hiking and canoeing.
The restaurant, bar, café and snack bar offer different options for a meal or a drink; special diet menus are also available on request, as are packed lunches. Indoors, there is a TV and shared lounge area, as well as board games and puzzles. The hotel has heating, non-smoking rooms and tourist information to help you plan outings around Poncebos and the surrounding area.
Hotel Garganta del Cares is in Poncebos, within Picos de Europa National Park and beside the start of the Cares Route, 190 m away. The mountain scenery invites you to walk and admire the gorge; Camarmeña Viewpoint is 420 m away and the village of Camarmeña is 360 m away. The Church of San Pedro is 340 m away, among the nearby places you can visit while exploring the area.
Poncebos is also the access point for the Bulnes funicular. The transport points named Poncebos and Bulnes are 200 m and 2.3 km away, respectively. Arenas de Cabrales, the nearest town, is 6 km away; the Sanctuary of Covadonga is a 35-minute drive away. The Covadonga Lakes are listed as 12 km away and the Cabrales Cheese Exhibition Cave is 4.8 km away. These distances make it possible to combine mountain excursions with visits to local attractions.
The Cares Route is the activity most directly linked to your stay: you can walk through its gorge and river scenery, then visit the Camarmeña and Lallende viewpoints, 2.3 km away. Bulnes offers another mountain excursion, with access from Poncebos by funicular. To round off your tour of the municipality, a visit to the Cabrales Cheese Exhibition Cave offers a chance to learn about the local product. The Covadonga Lakes and the Sanctuary of Covadonga offer further options for a drive.
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Travellers particularly appreciate the surroundings and the staff’s service. Value for money also receives positive feedback, while the ratings for cleanliness, comfort and facilities reflect a generally satisfying experience.
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Hotel Garganta del Cares is in Poncebos, on the Cares Route. The transport points Poncebos and Bulnes are 200 m and 2.3 km away, respectively. The hotel offers free private parking, and you don’t need to reserve it. Arenas de Cabrales is 6 km away, while the Sanctuary of Covadonga is a 35-minute drive away; the Bulnes funicular starts in Poncebos.
Hotel Garganta del Cares is 190 m from the Cares Route. Camarmeña Viewpoint is 420 m away and the village of the same name is 360 m away; the Church of San Pedro is 340 m away. Bulnes is 2.3 km away, the Cabrales Cheese Exhibition Cave is 4.8 km away and the Covadonga Lakes are 12 km away.
Hotel Garganta del Cares offers a continental breakfast. For meals, the restaurant serves Asturian dishes such as fabada and kid goat, as well as a daily set menu, other dishes and sandwiches. There is also an on-site café, bar and snack bar.
Hotel Garganta del Cares offers a 15 m² Double Room with two single beds, mountain views and a bathtub, and a 9 m² Single Room with a shower. Both have a private bathroom, heating and a TV; the Double Room sleeps up to two people and the Single Room sleeps one.
Hotel Garganta del Cares requires a minimum stay of two nights. You can choose between a Single Room and a Double Room with two beds; the first sleeps one person and the second sleeps two.
Hotel Garganta del Cares does not provide an internet connection. The rooms have a TV and heating, and the hotel has shared areas such as a terrace, picnic area and shared lounge.
Check-in at Hotel Garganta del Cares is between 16:00 and 20:00. If you expect to arrive later, you must let the hotel know your expected arrival time in advance, either through the special request on your booking or by contacting the property directly.