Hostal Restaurant El Pirineo — Restaurant in Confrides

I have eaten here for over 15 years. Always had good service. In 2003 Melitta (My Wife) and i bought a piece of land and i built a log cabin. So we spend most weekend there. In summer we go up there for at least three months. So we have used the Pireneo many, many times. I cannot praise it enough for either a full meal or just a few tapas. It used to be run by Rafael, Rafi as we were later asked to call him, when he became a friend. He retired two years ago, but we often still see him helping his handsome son. Also Rafi. So a real old Spanish family restaurant. Saturdays and Sundays very busy so best book. But they will always try to find you a table. My favorite dish is pig's knuckle full of juicy pork.. However they do not skimp on the starters.Which can be up to four different items. However have a good look at the menu to get a good idea of what's offered. If you can, try and get an outside seat as the view of the valley and mountains are a real treat. If it happens to snow get up there as the snow is often thick enough near the castle to use a sledge. In summer try a drive up there. No signposts so just face East and look to your right. It's perched on a rock like mesa which can be seen from as far as Benifato. If your'e feeling energetic try a walk to the castle. It can be done by a 7o yr old in 30 mins. Don't forget your camera. On the drive there from the sea take your time as the roads especially at weekend are full of motorbikes. You'll also see racing bikes. Ridden by those supreme athletes. You know (The mad ones). All are welcome at the Pireneo. I Guarantee you will...

Living on the coast in the summer can have its testing moments so we decided to escape for just one night and chose the Pension El Pirineo, just about an hour's drive into the mountains from our house. After a very warm welcome in reception, we were checked in very quickly and dumped our bags into our room, a spacious double with en-suite and a large terrace overlooking the mountains which probably could do with some modernisation but was perfectly acceptable for a stay. We enjoyed some drinks in the bar area before taking advantage of the swimming pool in the early evening, busy with other guests but not packed. Our evening meal was superb, a great value-for-money menu (I chose ribs, the wife chose lamb) and filled us up so much that we almost had to turn down the dessert. After a splendid night's sleep on one of the most comfortable beds I have ever had the pleasure of laying on, we enjoyed one last dip in the swimming pool under the morning sun before heading back to the madness of the coast with a cheer farewell and encourage to "come back soon" from the owner. And we will. A great option for a short...

Living on the coast in the summer can have its testing moments so we decided to escape for just one night and chose the Pension El Pirineo, just about an hour's drive into the mountains from our house. After a very warm welcome in reception, we were checked in very quickly and dumped our bags into our room, a spacious double with en-suite and a large terrace overlooking the mountains which probably could do with some modernisation but was perfectly acceptable for a stay. We enjoyed some drinks in the bar area before taking advantage of the swimming pool in the early evening, busy with other guests but not packed. Our evening meal was superb, a great value-for-money menu (I chose ribs, the wife chose lamb) and filled us up so much that we almost had to turn down the dessert. After a splendid night's sleep on one of the most comfortable beds I have ever had the pleasure of laying on, we enjoyed one last dip in the swimming pool under the morning sun before heading back to the madness of the coast with a cheer farewell and encourage to "come back soon" from the owner. And we will. A great option for a short...