Discover Béjar with Gaiarooms

30/09/2025 15 min Temporada 3

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Gaiarooms takes you to Béjar, a different way to discover destinations.We are the hotel chain that is changing the way people stay in the heart of each city.In Béjar, Gaiarooms offers accommodations designed for modern travelers: Áticos La Aliseda, Ronda de Navarra Apartments, and Sierra de Francia Studios.Spaces where art blends with technology, with self check-in and 24/7 online reception.You can book directly at gaiarooms.com.Béjar is history, industry, and nature in one place. Located in the Salamanca mountains, it was once known as the “Spanish Manchester” thanks to its powerful textile tradition, and still preserves factories now transformed into cultural spaces. In this episode you will discover must-see spots such as El Bosque, the only Renaissance garden of its kind in Spain; the Ducal Palace, where Lope de Vega wrote for the dukes; or the medieval walls, which still hold the memory of centuries of borders and sieges.We’ll also stroll through Plaza Mayor, the Textile Museum, and the Sanctuary of the Virgen del Castañar, the heart of the city’s largest pilgrimages. You’ll hear about the La Covatilla ski resort, urban routes that reveal Béjar’s industrial past, and living traditions like the Men in Moss Festival, declared of National Tourist Interest.Local gastronomy also takes center stage, with the signature calderillo bejarano stew, Iberian cured meats, and sweets like floretas. And there will be no shortage of curious stories: from ghost tales in El Bosque to bandit legends that shaped the Sierra in the 19th century.An episode designed to help you experience Béjar with all your senses, with practical tips, anecdotes, and travel advice that will make your visit more authentic.Listen, share, and save this audio guide for your next trip.