Nestled at the gateway to Las Médulas, wake up to garden views and ancient landscapes just steps from your door.
These apartments occupy a former chestnut warehouse — an almacén de castañas — where chestnuts from the surrounding El Bierzo hills were sorted and packed before being sent to market.
When the trade quieted, the space became a place for village celebrations, dances and gatherings. Today, Magencio breathes new life into those walls: five warm apartments where history meets comfort.
Almacén de Castañas
El Bierzo
"These apartments occupy a former chestnut warehouse — an almacén de castañas — where chestnuts from the surrounding El Bierzo hills were sorted and packed before being sent to market."
5 apartments in total — 2 one-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom — each with its own private kitchen, bathroom, and garden views.
Entire Apartment
Air-conditioned apartment with a separate bedroom, living room, and private bathroom. Full kitchen with stovetop, oven, fridge and kitchenware. Parquet floors, flat-screen TV, washing machine, and garden views.
Entire Apartment
Air-conditioned apartment with two separate bedrooms, living room, and private bathroom. Full kitchen with stovetop, oven, fridge and kitchenware. Parquet floors, flat-screen TV, washing machine, and garden views.
Entire Apartment
Our most spacious option at 51 m². Two separate bedrooms, large living area, private bathroom, and full kitchen — all with parquet floors and garden views.
Situated in the heart of El Bierzo, Magencio places you moments from León's most treasured natural and heritage landscapes. Carucedo is also a stop on the Camino de Santiago de Invierno — the Winter Way.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site (1997) and the largest open-pit Roman gold mine in the Empire. Also a Natural Monument (2002) and Cultural Space (2010) — one of Spain's most breathtaking landscapes.
Just a 5-minute walk away. A protected wetland formed when mining waste blocked a valley floor — remarkably tranquil and one of El Bierzo's hidden gems.
An impressive medieval fortress perched on a rocky promontory, with ravines plunging over 180 metres on two sides — a dramatic sight in the El Bierzo landscape.
A living plant maze where finding the exit is a challenge for children and adults alike. A fun and playful stop for the whole family.
One of several scenic hiking routes that wind through the natural landscape surrounding Carucedo — ideal for walks at any pace.