We would like to add a couple of nights to our late March trip in the Ribera del Duero region. We will have a car and would welcome any recommendations for which towns to visit, accommodation, including at a winery, restaurants, food shops and any wineries. We also love to rent bikes and explore. Thanks for all suggestions.
Posted by
Mid-Atlantic area
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I can’t speak to wineries, but take a look at the Parador de Lerma for lodging. For towns to visit, Aranda de Duero is nearby as is Covarrubias (on Spain’s prettiest village list). A town I really enjoyed is Burgo de Osma. A nearby short nature walk is Desfiladero de La Yecla.
Peñafiel Castle is also nearby. In addition to being a unique castle to walk around due to it being long and narrow, there is an on-site wine museum.
Posted by
new york
1107 posts
We had an idyllic stay at the winery ABADIA RETUERTA a restored 12th-century abbey in the midst of vineyards. Some of the best asadores in Spain are within an easy drive (including MANNIX) and the hotel restaurant is very fine. Highest recommendation!! Luxury.
https://abadia-retuerta.com/en/
https://objectivefoodie.com/2023/01/21/mannix-the-magic-of-roasting-lamb/
Posted by
New York
74 posts
Another recommendation for Parador de Lerma. Very nice accommodations, and Lerma is a good base for the area.
Posted by
new york
1107 posts
But Lerma is not in the Ribera del Duero.
Posted by
Mid-Atlantic area
8244 posts
That is correct that the Parador is not in the Ribera Del Duero area, but is only a 30 minutes drive from Aranda de Duero. Literally speaking, Ribera del Duero is a pretty small area; roughly running 25 miles north to south and 30 miles east to west. Not being in Ribera Del Duero does not alter the fact that the Parador is in a good location for exploring the area.
We’re just providing options. The OP can do with the information as she pleases.