Parador de Pisuerga: A mountain retreat
As we approached Cervera de Pisuerga we followed the familiar Parador directional signs that seemed to be leading us away from the little town up in to the hills.
Suddenly the road turned right and began to wind upwards and there we were - at the Parador. A modern building which appeared to be constructed of wood and blended perfectly with the scene it overlooked - the Ruesga Resevoir and the pine woods and mountains of the Picos de Europa.
We received the warmest of welcomes and were allocated a large room with a small balcony overlooking the scene described above.
We stood on the balcony enjoying a pre-dinner drink as dusk fell and heard a strange noise. We listened and watched; as our eyes adjusted to the gloom we saw a whole family of deer on the lawns below tugging on and chomping the grass. As soon as they became aware of us they disappeared silently from view into the trees.
Wonderful views, excellent food , warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Nature all around, peace and tranquility.
