Today, about a week and a half after my trip there, I would like to take you to Barrios de Luna (literally, the neighbourhood of the moon) in the Leon provence, in Spain. It is a beautiful place with a rather unique geology.
The town itself sits, as you can see, right underneath a hidroelectric dam which dominates the views from its surroundings. But it also gives birth to a lake, at the other side of the dam, which makes for some wonderful views.
The mountains surrounding the immediate area of the lake are pretty bare of vegetation, but a little further up and a little further down, life explodes like a fire and vegetation and water dominate the view.
As you can see, it is a very romantic place, ideal for a weekend escape. It is only 350Km from Madrid. The only motel there, a very clean and cozy place, is not only very economic but also directed by a very amiable couple, Pepe and Mari, who will not hesitate to give you stories and kindness and food fit for a king.
Photographic oportunities are plentiful even with a murky sky, as you can see. The place breathes tranquility and peace and, naturally, it is best enjoyed off-season, when the only people around are the locals, whom I found friendly and kind.
There are interesting sights to see, and, if you are willing to move (which one would expect in such a setting), wonders creep at every corner. One such place you must visit is the restaurant Jose Luis, past Sena de Luna. The outside of such a restaurant is pretty average, but when you get inside, the coziness and the class blend together to also bring you the tastiests foods at more than reasonable prices. And don't forget to stop to see the chapel of Nuestra Señora de Pruneda and read it's story.
To sum up, an extremely romantic, beautiful and wonderful place to take a breath, relax, enjoy a walk, the views, the food, the air!
Of course, for me, the best way to move around is with my beloved (who behaved like a true champ):
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