La Covatilla - Special Salamanca Winter Activity
Special Salamanca Winter Activity - A Day in the Snow
The La Covatilla ski resort is located 81 kilometers (one hour by car) from Salamanca in the Sierra de Béjar. Snow aficionados can enjoy the resort's 31 trails and 22,229 meters of ski runs.
The installations of La Covatilla offer you everything you could possibly need for a complete day of skiing: rental equipment for both skiers and snowboarders, snow apparel, qualified ski instructors, a self-service cafeteria and a place to store your belongings while you hit the slopes.
Along with enjoying the snow, you can also head up to the panoramic terrace, situated at an altitude of 2,250 meters, where you can enjoy the magnificent views that the Sierra de Béjar affords us.
If you are interested in spending a weekend in the mountains, there are also sorts of accommodation options available, including rural houses, hostels and campsites.
Recommended Places for the Weekend
BÉJAR
Visit the Béjar Forest, the El Castañar bullring, the castle and the cathedral. Have lunch in the "Restaurante Las Bóvedas", where you can try the typical calderillo bejarano (Bejar-style soup).
CANDELARIO
Here you can enjoy horseback riding, climbing and strolling through the cobblestone streets of a typical mountain town. Have lunch in the "Bar Restaurante Casa Tolo" and try
their chuletón (steak), cochinillo (roast suckling pig) or their calamares de huerta (onion rings).
For more information, consult www.sierradebejar-lacovatilla.com
