Arén Fishing Lodge
SALVELINUS EAST
TASTE BACK IN TIME IN THE SPANISH PYRENEES
Located in the medieval village surrounded by wilderness, the lodge presents a glorious setting for a fly fishing expedition. Its deep history includes a traditional restaurant managed by the same family for almost three centuries. Here, cozy accommodation with a family gathering feel prevails – log fires and communal dinners are complemented by an impeccable wine list carefully chosen by the sommelier. Fully equipped with all services for the avid angler to the travel companion, in the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenees.
Getting here
Best International Airport is Barcelona: it is a two and a half hour drive to the lodge. Lleida RENFE Rail Station is well connected via AVE high- speed trains with main cities in Spain, and it is one hour and a quarter to the lodge.
Facilities
Six restored double-bed bedrooms plus two comfortable apartments on the first and second floors. The venue also has on the ground floor, there is a spa and wellness center (massage room, sauna, jacuzzi, gym), a heated wader room, and an in-house fly shop.
Dine
All meals have been served at the nearby family-owned restaurant since 1762, where the attention to culinary detail is deliciously evident. The menu features local, organic produce in traditional dishes. Every night, Salvelinus guests gather in the private wine cellar to savor the delicious local cuisine paired with exquisite Spanish wines.
Wine
Arén was a wine location in the Pyrenees centuries ago. Nowadays there are no longer vineyards or merchants for this matter, but wine culture is still clearly a passion here. The ancient cellar has an excellent wine selection from some of the best Pyrenees vineyards. Lunch and dinner are paired with genuine wines from several wine regions all over Spain.
1000+ Miles of waters
18 Must-sees sites
6 Parks & Reserves
Part of medieval Ribagorza County, this 200-habitant village has provided a place to eat and rest for merchants and pilgrims since the 16th century.
Arén is one of the most authentic places in the Iberian peninsula to discover culinary traditions and habits of the country.