The area: discover the surroundings of Hotel Rural Villa María
Located in Fuentes de Béjar (Salamanca), Hotel Rural Villa María enjoys a privileged strategic location. Our position allows you to enjoy the landscapes, culture, and gastronomy of Sierra de Béjar, Sierra de Francia, and the Jerte Valley all in one trip.
A perfect destination for lovers of nature, active tourism, history, and fine dining.
La Covatilla ski and mountain resort
Just a short drive from our hotel lies the Sierra de Béjar – La Covatilla ski resort. It is the ideal place for winter sports during the snow season or for hiking and mountain biking in spring and summer while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views.
Historic and charming villages
Fuentes de Béjar is the gateway to historic towns recognized for their traditional stone and timber architecture:
- Candelario: famous for its traditional water channels, alpine architecture, and artisan cured meats.
- La Alberca: the heart of Sierra de Francia, renowned for its half-timbered facades and living traditions.
- Mogarraz and Miranda del Castañar: two unique medieval gems, famous for their cobblestone streets, house-front portraits, and defensive architecture.
- Hervás: located very close to our hotel in the Ambroz Valley (Cáceres, Extremadura), renowned for housing one of the best-preserved Jewish Quarters in Spain.
- Béjar: a town with a rich textile industry heritage, medieval walls, and the historic El Bosque garden.
Nature, hiking, and the Jerte Valley cherry blossoms
From the hotel, you can easily access some of Spain’s most beautiful hiking networks:
- Sierra de Francia and Batuecas Natural Park: a protected natural area perfect for unwinding among chestnut and oak forests.
- Jerte Valley: located steps away from our accommodation, ideal for witnessing the unique cherry blossom spectacle in spring or enjoying natural pools in summer.
Gastronomic tourism: the cradle of Guijuelo Iberian ham
Your stay would not be complete without tasting the local cuisine. Fuentes de Béjar is right next to Guijuelo, an international benchmark for acorn-fed Iberian ham and top-quality cured meats.
