The Maragatería region is a land of gold and carts, of Romans and muleteers. There we are: Rúa y Río is located in Val de San Lorenzo, the heart of one of the best-known territories in the province of León.
The building, built with stone and oak beams, was used in ancient times for muleteer activities and subsequently as a blanket craftsman's workshop. Currently it is the ideal place for you. We are aware that getting away from the madding crowd should not mean a loss of comfort. For this reason, Rúa y Río has the comforts of a modern house and the excellence of a rural enclave.
Rúa y Río consists of three bedrooms, a cozy living room connected directly to a sunny interior garden, kitchen, bathroom and toilet; We provide the kitchen and bathroom equipment.
Some of our excursions will discover you...
- The cities of Astorga and León are the ones that stand out the most in terms of the wide range of cultural tourism in the area, both with a very important heritage; Both Val de San Lorenzo and Castrillo de los Polvazares, as well as Hospital de Órbigo, are ideal areas for you to discover, which we, from Rúa y Río, will be happy to show you.
- Mount Teleno and its surroundings offer a multitude of trails, Neolithic petroglyphs (recently discovered), Celtic forts and vestiges of Roman mining. In relation to the latter, the Gold Route runs through the remains of the numerous Roman gold mining operations that existed in Maragatería, whose highlight is Las Médulas, declared a World Heritage Site.
- The Camino de Santiago and the Vía de la Plata, as a crossroads in Astorga, are quite a symbol and this was remembered under the title "Crossroads" by the edition of The Ages of Man held in the city in 2000. .
- The gastronomic benchmark of the region is Cocido Maragato, a complete menu with a unique tasting that does not leave diners indifferent. The area's sausages are also highly appreciated, especially beef cecina.
- In Astorga sweets have a long tradition: mantecadas, puff pastries, chocolates,...
If you are thinking about rural tourism, do not hesitate for a moment to think about us, we are your solution. Contact Rúa y Río with the information we provide you and you will live the best experiences. You won't regret it.
