Monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva (12th to 18th centuries) Tradition has it that it was built by Rey Alfonso I, 'The Catholic', on February 21st 746, with excavations carried out before conversion work started on the building for the Parador supporting the idea. The present monastery was founded on the site and run by the Order of San Benito until the 1835 sale of Church lands. Two rooms displaying archaeological remains found during refurbishment work, especially ceramics, bear witness to its distant past. The Monastery was declared a National Monument in 1907 with a new wing added using matching building materials to match the original. Set on the green banks of the River Sella, this jewel is reflected in the waters below. The magnificent Picos de Europa setting frames the backdrop. The modern and comfortable facilities at the Hotel make it the ideal spot to discover the wondrous Asturian landscape, enjoy local color at celebrations and the ancestral folklore, as well as savor the best most genuine dishes from the rich local cuisine.The Parador is located on the right bank of the River Sella, in the town of Villanueva de Cangas, 2 km. from Canga de Ons. The main access road is the A-8 (Oviedo - Santander) with exits to the N-634 towards Lieres / Arriendas and Cangas de Onis / Picos de Europa, as per departure spot. It links to the N-625 in Arriondas (Cangas de Ons - Picos de Europa) and turns in 5 km. at the round-a- bout following Villanueva de Cangas and Vega los Caseros. An alternative route for those coming from the Picos de Europa / Cantabria is the AS-114.STANDARD - ROOM - Standard Room offers 2 twin (single) beds or 1 double bed or 1 sofa bed and 1 twin (single) bed. Comfortable rooms, fully equipped.

Monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva (12th to 18th centuries) Tradition has it that it was built by Rey Alfonso I, 'The Catholic', on February 21st 746, with excavations carried out before conversion work started on the building for the Parador supporting the idea. The present monastery was founded on the site and run by the Order of San Benito until the 1835 sale of Church lands. Two rooms displaying archaeological remains found during refurbishment work, especially ceramics, bear witness to its distant past. The Monastery was declared a National Monument in 1907 with a new wing added using matching building materials to match the original. Set on the green banks of the River Sella, this jewel is reflected in the waters below. The magnificent Picos de Europa setting frames the backdrop. The modern and comfortable facilities at the Hotel make it the ideal spot to discover the wondrous Asturian landscape, enjoy local color at celebrations and the ancestral folklore, as well as savor the best most genuine dishes from the rich local cuisine.The Parador is located on the right bank of the River Sella, in the town of Villanueva de Cangas, 2 km. from Canga de Ons. The main access road is the A-8 (Oviedo - Santander) with exits to the N-634 towards Lieres / Arriendas and Cangas de Onis / Picos de Europa, as per departure spot. It links to the N-625 in Arriondas (Cangas de Ons - Picos de Europa) and turns in 5 km. at the round-a- bout following Villanueva de Cangas and Vega los Caseros. An alternative route for those coming from the Picos de Europa / Cantabria is the AS-114.STANDARD - ROOM - Standard Room offers 2 twin (single) beds or 1 double bed or 1 sofa bed and 1 twin (single) bed. Comfortable rooms, fully equipped.