7 Places To Eat In The Sierra De Gredos

Visiting the Sierra de Gredos is synonymous with enjoying a privileged natural environment, but also with quality gastronomy. For this reason, below we will discover some of the best restaurants to eat in the Sierra de Gredos, most of which belong to rural accommodations where, at the same time, you can stay.

1. La Mira de Gredos, a good place to  eat in the Sierra de Gredos

Located in Hoyos del Espino, La Mira de Gredos boasts of offering the best beans and meat in Ávila. In its menu we find dishes such as white beans from Barco de Ávila with its sacraments or Ávila beef entrecote with potatoes and peppers. Equally recommended are the tumbled potatoes with paprika from La Vera and torreznillos.

Likewise, the restaurant offers the possibility of choosing various menus based on the preferences of each diner : a tasting menu selected by the chef taking into account the products of the season; a traditional menu, which includes its most characteristic dishes; or an inexpensive menu for groups.

2. La Galana

Like the previous restaurant, La Galana is located in the town of Hoyos del Espino. Among its strengths we should mention a glass-enclosed dining room, which makes diners connect even more with nature when it comes to eating in the Sierra de Gredos; and its menu, made only with natural products.

Some of the delicious dishes that can be tasted in the restaurant are Iberian pork with caramelized pear and port and honey sauce; or cod with boletus and Iberian ham. They also have options for vegans, such as the skewer of pumpkin croquettes with zucchini and special sauce.

3. Casa Pepe Restaurant

From Hoyos del Espino we moved to Candeleda, on the southern slope of the Sierra de Gredos, because in its Plaza Mayor there is Casa Pepe Restaurant. Here you can choose from a wide variety of meat dishes (ribeye, roast suckling pig, beef entrecote …) or fish. Better if it is accompanied with a wine from the menu.

4. The Parada del Arriero

The establishment has a privileged location, as it is located in the eastern massif of the Sierra de Gredos Regional Park. More specifically, in Puerto del Pico, with around it the Torozo peak, guardian of the Cinco Villas ravine, as well as a Roman road dating from the 2nd century BC.

Regarding its gastronomic offer, La Parada del Arriero has a menu that includes typical dishes, some of them made with fresh fish and meat; starters to share, like Iberian; and, to finish, homemade desserts or if it is in season, local fruit (figs, cherries or pippin apples).

5. Parador de Gredos

It is the first tourist inn and was inaugurated in 1928 by King Alfonso XIII, who used the building as a residence during his hunting trips. It has also been the scene of various important events, such as the meeting of the leadership of the Falange held before the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War.

However, the Parador de Gredos not only stands out for its historical importance, but also for its traditional cuisine, which includes stews, stews (lamb stew from Gredos shepherds), local legumes (beans from El Barco de Ávila) , dishes based on trout from Gredos or meat from Ávila.

6. Drakar Cafeteria 

Its name or the fact that it is a roadside bar may not encourage many to enter, but the truth is that whoever does it will not be disappointed, because here you can taste quality and homemade food with an elegant touch. Of all the proposals, the tapas and meat-based dishes from Ávila stand out.

7. Rinconcito de Gredos

Located in Cuevas del Valle, the Riconcito de Gredos hotel and restaurant aims to make clients feel at home and, at the same time, delight in the traditional gastronomy of Ávila. And it is that their dishes are made with local and quality products. Perfect to eat in the Sierra de Gredos.