Experiences
in Las Médulas

Experiences
in Las Médulas

There are many ways to explore history, culture and tradition through the unique nature of Las Médulas.

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In the surroundings of Las Médulas there is accommodation for all tastes. All you have to do is choose the dates of your stay and let yourself be guided to find the ideal place for a getaway to Las Médulas

Whether you’re looking to improve personal well-being through a wellness experience, or to explore the fruits of the land by savouring its gastronomy and wine, in the Cultural and Natural Space of Las Médulas there are tourist experiences that are sure to suit any visitor’s wishes.

Enjoy a different experience at Las Médulas

There are plenty of opportunities to choose your favourite activity or make your wish list to experience Las Médulas in your own way.

Wine tourism

At Las Médulas you can also surround yourself with vineyards and discover the area’s unique wines. This is a chance to feel more connected to the land.

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Although they once yielded gold, today, through the roots of the vines, these lands produce wines (included in the Bierzo D.O.) offering some very interesting flavour profiles.

The area of Las Médulas is seeing a renewed push for the creation of small wineries. They produce exclusive signature wines cultivated on slopes and nurtured with little organic matter. Wines that are influenced by a climate that is lacking sudden climatic fluctuations throughout the year. Moreover, these wines share the fact that they are produced in environmentally friendly vineyards linked to the Sil river basin.

The vineyards around Las Médulas are home to traditional grape varieties such as Mencía. The most cultivated, it produces red wines with an attractive purplish hue and intense flavours linked to mineral, fruity and spicy notes.

The cultivation of another variety, Godello, has been carried out across the lands of Bierzo since the 12th century and, with its early ripening white grape, it produces wines that are unmistakable for their elegance, offering a straw colour, freshness and well-balanced flavour.

Gastronomy

A good bite to savour local products not only provides variety and quality to discover the gastronomy of Las Médulas, but is also one of the most appetising tourist experiences.

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If you simply prefer to choose what you like, then take a seat at the table.

Tradition and good processes using quality products give rise to glorious dishes such as the botillo (king of the Bierzo table), the roasted peppers of León, the delicious meats, and an infinity of traditional produce such as lacón ham, as well as the Bierzo meat, potato and chard empanada (pie). These are all topped off with desserts made with local honey and delicious seasonal fruits such as apples and pears. However, in Las Médulas, the chestnut is the queen.

Authenticity is always on the table here to savour a World Heritage Site.

Las Médulas offers a wide range of gastronomic experiences, although you won’t be able to experience them all in one trip. So choose the place that is closest to your last activity of the day, or perhaps the corner that you find the nicest and tastiest at the same time.

Wellness

Whether you are someone who likes to prepare your travel plan or you prefer to have your wellness experience all prepared for you, follow this link to choose what most suits you.

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Tanto si eres de los que gustan con la preparación de tu plan viaje como si prefieres que te den la experiencia wellness lista para disfrutarla, sigue por aquí para elegir tu momento bienestar.

On your own, as a couple or with friends, in Las Médulas you will enjoy more conscious wellness experiences because they are done in harmony with the natural environment around you.

The experiences that await you, both outdoors and indoors, promote a healthy balance in several dimensions. From the physical and emotional aspects, to achieving an optimal state of mind and higher spiritual level.

Your health will be renewed and full after practising wellness in such a spectacular setting as Las Médulas.

Workshops

In Las Médulas you don’t need to be particularly talented to enjoy experiences with your own hands.

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Visit the Las Médulas Archaeological Learning Centre or the Casa del Parque, in Carucedo, and don’t resist any of their plans. You are sure to find an entertaining invitation to get to know the destination and learn new skills while having fun.

Everything is possible, from getting started in the world of archaeology, panning for gold, learning to ring small birds or playing like the Romans. You can even try your hand at sculpting and modelling with clay, painting, cooking, learning first aid or experiencing the challenge of an escape game.

In the Cultural and Natural Space of Las Médulas, there are many experiences prepared for you to develop your skills while having fun and, at the same time, discovering the history, nature and culture that make it a destination that arouses passions.

Las Médulas
as a family

Las Médulas is one of the best inland tourism destinations to enjoy with the whole family.

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If you want to forget the stress of planning a family holiday for all ages and tastes, here is what you can do in Las Médulas with children.

It’s going to be an amazing getaway because the family activities on offer are so diverse that enjoyment is guaranteed for all ages.

From a guided tour, where young and old will experience the landscape with the strength of miners, to sharing hiking trails or a day of sports in the water or in a cave; there will certainly be no routine during your family getaway in Las Médulas.

The ideal hiking routes for the youngest members of the family to enjoy are the Las Valiñas, La Palombeira, La Balouta, Lake Somido and Zufreiros de Frade trails.

Inspiration for your trip

The best way to get to know Las Médulas is to enjoy its surroundings, its striking landscape and heritage assets.

Los amantes de los placeres gastronómicos están de suerte en Las Médulas, pues es el territorio perfecto para el descubrimiento de los sabores locales.

La información personalizada que facilitan en función de los intereses de los visitantes, es la mejor manera de llevarse una estancia inolvidable.

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