La Hoya – Winter, Trails and Traditional Architecture
Accommodation in La Hoya
Winter
From La Hoya, the La Covatilla Ski Station can be reached; it is located within the municipality of La Hoya and at an altitude of over 2,000 m. At the Sierra de Béjar–La Covatilla Ski Station, the snowpark has 15 modules, three jump lines and three difficulty levels.
The station offers children and adults a day of skiing in nature. The snow park at La Covatilla offers sledding and playing in the snow. The winter activities mentioned differ according to the type of activity; you can consider them separately when planning your day.
When comparing a ski hotel in La Hoya, you can check travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions side by side on the offer pages and align your selection with your own plans. Such a comparison brings temporal, personal and contractual considerations into a common framework.
Nature
La Hoya is located in the Sierra de Béjar at 1,242 metres above sea level. Its elevation provides views of many places in the province of Salamanca and of nearby mountains. Part of the LIC Riberas del Río Tormes y Afluentes (ES4150085) lies within the municipality of La Hoya.
Trails
The circular route “Paseo por Vallejera de Riofrío, La Hoya y Navacarros” is 7 km long and has a low difficulty level. The GR 10 long-distance trail enters the province of Salamanca from the town of San Bartolomé de Béjar in the province of Ávila and passes through the municipality of La Hoya. From the town of La Hoya, the GR 10 climbs through oak groves to the road leading to the La Covatilla ski slope. The route details can be compared by length, difficulty level and course.
For road connections, La Hoya is linked to Salamanca by the former national road and to the province of Ávila; the connection to the Ruta de la Plata motorway is also nearby.
Culture
Traditional houses in La Hoya have large roof overhangs that protect them from snow. Large galleries with wooden balconies are also part of the traditional architecture; they are used for drying cured meats. Other examples feature broad stone walls and granite-block surrounds on openings and building corners.
The Iglesia del Espíritu Santo is a small parish church in La Hoya dedicated to the Holy Spirit. The founding of La Hoya can be dated to the medieval repopulation.
At the end of August, La Hoya holds a festival in honour of the Espíritu Santo, featuring religious and social activities. On 18 June, La Hoya celebrates a festival in honour of its patron saint, Sagrado Corazón de Jesús.
Aventur is an active tourism centre in La Hoya and offers rafting.
For the overarching travel overview: Salamanca.
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