La Casona de Con

We stayed here for 6 nights. A fantastic place to explore the Picos from. Javier was amazing, giving us unrivalled knowledge of the best walks to see the untouched beauty of this area. A real passion of his. We have never been anywhere with such memorable walking, and coming back to base for drinks and some of Javier’s home cooking was just what we needed. Our room was very spacious and immaculately clean, we loved this place and I’m sure we will go back one day.

Go go go! The views are stunning, rooms large and comfortably rustic. We were completely new to this area and Javier went out of his way to make sure we discovered the best bits, we visited Covadonga lakes, hiked the breathtaking Ruta del Cares, swam in crystal clear secret river swimming spots (bracing!) and found near empty beaches. Cangas de Onis is a short hop away in the car for shops and restaurants but make sure you eat here at least one night to make the most of Javier's excellent culinary skills!

What a bucolic scene. Listening to the cow bells and smelling the climbing jasmine put us in a meditative and restful state. Javier and Elana were the most helpful host eventhough our Spanish and their English was limited. Eating with them in the dining room was a pleasant experience and the restaurant El Molin in Congas de Onis was exceptional. My wife and I would highly recommend this establishment and do plan on a return trip when we travel through northern Spain again.