Camping Bosque de Gordón

Not sure where to start with your days out? Have a chat with the friendly team on site, who are armed with all sorts of ideas and info about the local area, including pointers for the various walking and bike trails in the vicinity or up in the peaks of the Picos de Europa, a short drive away. Having a train station in town means easy jaunts to the fine city of León, 35 kilometres away – pilgrims flock here from across the globe to see the handsome 13th-century cathedral, but it's also worth touring the Renaissance Palacio de los Guzmanes, perusing works at the contemporary art museum and seeking out tapas spots in the Old Town (crucially, this is one of the cities where nibbles still come free with your drink…). A little closer to home, the town of Astorga (an hour's drive) is worth a visit; if you’ve got a tad more time on your hands, day trips to Oviedo and Gijon are easily doable by public transport or in the car (about an hour and 15 minutes' drive).