The gredos mountain range has given refuge to this stone building, the first of the paradores, since 1928, among crystalline waters, wild rocks & green pine groves. its location, on el alto del risquillo, is a privileged viewpoint over the tormes valley, the gredos massif & the piedrahita & bdjar mountain ranges, becoming a centre for excursions. its sturdy stone walls conceal an interior in which the comfortable bedrooms stand out, some with terraces. the classicism of the wood prevails in the dining room, library & living rooms. the presence of granite columns & the furniture offer the whole a traditional castilian style. the quality of the meats & local vegetables, such as the famous 'juda-as del barco' (beans) supply a cuisine rich in roasts & comforting soups & stews.