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Our first stop in Spain because my husband wanted to show me the Picos de Europa. He'd stayed here before on a 'boys biking holiday' and spoke fondly about the area and the parador. He was absolutely correct it that both the area, location and hotel are superb. A couple of things to be aware of that we've picked up staying at paradors in Spain and pousadas in Portugal 1. Dinner times are always later than we're used. Parador restaurants do not open until 8.30pm and you are advised to reserve a table ahead of time otherwise you may find yourself not eating until 10pm. I gather this my apply to other restaurants too. We arrived later than anticipated at Fuente de because there are massive road works on the N621 (Potes to Fuente de) and by the time we checked in it was 7pm and we were told the only restaurant time left was after 10pm and the bar food wasn't available either. Not a good start but it did get better at the hotel. Also confirm your breakfast sitting time! Then there's the 'fun' of being a vegetarian in Spain and particularly in Northern Spain where the are so proud of their meat especially ham and bacon. I have survived by preparing before hand and translating menus first. Usually end up with two first courses. Fortunately I eat cheese but I've no idea how a vegan would manage. back to Fuente de - the staff were lovely, the room very well appointed and the location breathtaking. Do take the cable car up to one of the peaks; it's a magnificent view all round.

Nice hotel. That said TV didn't work (not particularly bothered), and the bloody fire escape light over my bedroom door kept me awake all night, and what can I say about breakfast! 🙄 After eating two pieces of dry toast and drinking a coffee (I'm not a morning eater!) I placed a banana on the table in front of me that I planned to have later in the day, omg! The remnants of Stasi fruit police must have had me on video! The commandant of the breakfast dining hall, Frau Himbanana was straight over with a small printed sign saying no bananas must leave the room uneaten! 😱 Distressed and saddened, I left said banana that was immediately secreted into the commandants waitress pouch! I left the dining room showing signs of visible distress only to find that our group leader of a motorcycle tour, a man who only weighs 11.5 stone wringing wet, and had only himself had a tea and a small bowl of cornflakes, was stalked and caught red handed attempting to liberate a later morning banana himself! Several other people in the gulag archipelago were also, I'm sure, denied their mid morning snack! 🙄 Would stay again but would definitely travel with a spare banana! 🙂🍌🍌🍌