Originally Posted By Gambalunga
Barcellona to Monasterio de Piedra near Zaragoza.
http://www.monasteriopiedra.com/
Currently sitting near the pool and waiting for swmbo to finish having a massage. Then we will think about going to dinner.
Life is so hard but then again perhaps not budster

I thought I had better say a bit more about this place and now that I have wifi access I can add a bit.

We drove for 4 hours under a blazing sun to suddenly arrive at this oasis in the middle of a dry and arid country. The monastery was built on the original Moorish castle that existed here before the Christian conquest, or perhaps re-conquest, of Spain. I suspect the park has Moorish origins but has continued to be developed by the monks and later private owners.

The place is just fabulous with waterfalls of the Piedra river and other tributaries cascading, first into the park, then into a spectacular gorge.

Having wandered for a while in the cool of the park we then witnessed the most spectacular show of birds of prey that I have ever seen: falcons, buzzards, hawks, kites, eagles, vultures, and owls. they were flying within centimetres of our heads!

The rooms are large and comfortable, there are full spa facilities and a swimming pool. The food , wine and service is great. At the moment we are sitting on a cool terrace outside the bar and enjoying a nightcap before turning in.

If visiting this part of Spain it is a place not to be missed.

Last edited by Gambalunga; 01/09/14 10:52 PM.
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