The environment
Activities in the environment
The Palentina Mountain, on its border with Cantabria and Burgos and surrounding El Bosque de Henares, is an area full of unique landscapes for countless outdoor activities at any time of the year.
Quiet roads, tracks and mountain routes allow you to discover the environment on two wheels, from e-bike rides to demanding days. Numerous routes depart from La Villa, with Cycling at El Bosque spaces and services to enjoy each outing.
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Churches, monasteries and small towns preserve one of the most unique sets of Romanesque art in northern Spain.
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A short distance from El Bosque de Henares, Alto Campoo offers skiing and mountaineering in winter, and walking, MTB or gravel routes in summer, including the attractive climb to Tres Mares peak.
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At the beginning of autumn, the rut turns the forests of the Palentina Mountain into one of the most characteristic natural spectacles in the area.
Forests, valleys, mountains and natural spaces offer routes for different levels practically all year round and, the most special thing, you can start many of them from the Villa itself.
The low light pollution of the environment allows you to enjoy particularly clear night skies, beautiful sunsets and excellent stargazing.
Gastronomy
La Montaña Palentina and Campoo offer a gastronomy deeply linked to the territory, where local products and traditional recipes continue to mark the identity of the cuisine. Fried potatoes, vegetable stew, legume stews, local meats and homemade desserts are some of the flavors that allow you to discover authentic, simple cuisine full of character. If you prefer to enjoy gastronomy at home, La Villa puts at your disposal a complete professional kitchen to prepare and share each meal.
Every season, an experience
La Villa of
Nature in bloom, routes through a rain of colors and increasingly longer days.
Mountains, routes, reservoirs and nights under the stars, with the coast less than 1 hour away (80 km to Suances).
Berrea, mycology and forests lit in ocher and gold to explore without haste.
Snow and mountains in the Alto Campoo ski resort, with La Villa as a refuge.
Also near El Bosque de Henares
Ideas to complete your stay and get to know some of the most interesting enclaves in the area.
La Olmeda and La Tejada: Roman mosaics and archaeological heritage of Palencia.
The unmissable geological visit of the Palentina Mountain, next to Covalagua.
A historic town with rich gastronomy and notable medieval and natural heritage.
Fontibre allows you to discover the source of the Ebro and the reservoir gives access to nautical activities.
A karst landscape of rock formations and unique trails available to everyone.
A scenic route between Cantabria and Burgos following the Ebro valley between canyons.
The environment
Many of the area's best experiences don't require complex planning. Walking through a forest, cycling along quiet roads, going to a viewpoint or simply observing the sky at nightfall are part of the stay at El Bosque de Henares.
From the house we can recommend routes, places and plans depending on the time of year, the time available and the type of activity you are looking for.
Official information
To consult updated information on routes, natural spaces, heritage and activities in the environment, we recommend these official tourist portals.
Palentina Mountain, heritage, routes and proposals of the province.
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Campoo, Valderredible and experiences in the Alto Ebro environment.
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Orbaneja del Castillo, Hoces del Alto Ebro and north of Burgos.
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Regional information on nature, heritage and destinations in Castilla y León.
Visit official website →We can recommend routes, places and activities depending on the time of year and the type of stay you have in mind.