A great base for wildlife watchers, La Caracola sits among woodlands and offers bright, contemporary rooms, comfortable common areas (including a cosy fireplace), and good meals (lunch or dinner €15). They'll serve breakfast as early as you like, and they can prepare picnics. It's 1.4km off the A6177: the signed turnoff is 800m north of the park visitors centre.
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