Parador de Cangas de Onís is set inside a 12th-century Romanesque monastery on the left bank of the Sella River, 1.5 kilometres east of the town of Cangas de Onís and 25 kilometres from the main entrance to the Picos de Europa National Park. The property, Monasterio de San Pedro de Villanueva, was founded in 1099 and served Benedictine monks for centuries before its conversion into a state-run Parador hotel. The Romanesque church, original cloister, and dressed stone walls have been retained and are accessible to guests throughout the day. The 64 rooms occupy the restored monastic wings and pair period-style furnishings with modern bathrooms; rooms on the river-facing side overlook a stretch of the Sella River popular with salmon and trout anglers. The restaurant occupies the former monastic refectory, with thick stone walls and vaulted ceilings, and serves traditional Asturian cooking: fabada bean stew, grilled river trout, rice pudding with cinnamon, and local cider. Breakfast is a full buffet with regional charcuterie and cheeses. Lush gardens run to the riverbank, making the hotel a natural starting point for walkers and cyclists heading into the national park. The reception desk stocks maps and can advise on canoeing outfitters, cider-house routes, and visits to the Cueva de Tito Bustillo prehistoric cave paintings, a 30-minute drive south. Free parking is available on site, and the property is accessible via the N-634 or AS-114 roads from the coast.
Room types
- Standard Double
- Superior Room
- Suite
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Gardens
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- River views
- Historic monastery setting
Location
Monasterio de San Pedro de Villanueva, 33550 Cangas de Onís, Asturias
43.3573, -5.1268 View on map
Highlights
- 12th-century Romanesque monastery with original cloister, stone church, and gardens reaching the Sella riverbank
- 25 kilometres from the western entrance to the Picos de Europa National Park
- Restaurant in the old monastic refectory serving fabada, river trout, and classic Asturian desserts
- Part of Spain's historic Paradores chain with consistent quality and regional cuisine standards
- Free parking and riverside gardens ideal for walking and cycling departures into the national park
Tips for visiting
- River-facing rooms sell out earliest in summer; book at least six weeks ahead for July and August
- The Romanesque church on site holds occasional evening concerts during the summer cultural season — check the Paradores website
- The Roman bridge of Cangas de Onís, with its hanging cross, is a 10-minute walk along the riverbank from the hotel
- Canoeing on the Sella can be arranged through operators in Cangas de Onís town; the hotel desk keeps a recommended list
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Frequently asked questions
Is the monastery church open to non-staying visitors?
The church and cloister are generally accessible to the public during daylight hours. The residential wings and restaurant are reserved for hotel guests.
Is there a minimum stay requirement in summer?
Most summer dates require a two-night minimum, especially over weekends. Check the Paradores website directly when booking.
How close is the nearest supermarket or pharmacy?
Cangas de Onís town is a five-minute drive and has supermarkets, pharmacies, and a Sunday outdoor market.