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Accommodation
in Castilla y León, Spain
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| Castilla
y León, a
historic area in north central Spain, encompassing the provinces
of Valladolid, Burgos, León, Salamanca, Zamora, Palencia, and Segovia.
This region rests on the elevated central plateau and is traversed by the
Douro river. Two of its provinces are close to the Portuguese border.
The capital of Castilla and León is Valladolid, and its other best-known
cities are Burgos, Salamanca, León, and Segovia. Historic
sites to visit are: The Gothic-style cathedral of Burgos, old city and
aqueduct of Segovia, old city and wall of Ávila, old city of Salamanca,
Las Médulas in the province of León, Caves of Atapuerca near
the city of Burgos, where fossils of the one of the earliest known hominids
in Europe have been found. Click to view map |
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| Ponferrada
- the capital
of the council (comarca) of El Bierzo, in the province of León.
It is situated on the river Sil, a tributary of the Miño.
The city is noted for its Templar castle, which covers approximately 16,000
square meters. Ponferrada also has several attractive medieval churches.
Many of the municipal buildings and churches are topped with local blue
slate. Just 20 Km. away from Ponferrada you can find Morredero peak,
which is 2135 m. high, and it has a little ski station. A few kilometers
arround from the city, there are many beautiful places and villages (Molinaseca,
San Pedro de Montes, Peñalba, Compludo, etc.) suitable for treking
routes and rural tourism. |
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El
Castillo Hotel Ponferrada ***
Assuring comfortable accommodation
with quality service, the El Castillo Hotel Ponferrada offers an inviting
atmosphere and the most gracious hospitality to its guests. Situated
in Leon and Province, the El Castillo Hotel is close to the Castle of the
Templarios, Santiago and golf course. This property offers 29 modern
guest rooms that have been elegantly furnished with an array of modern
amenities. Healthy appetites are superbly catered at the onsite restaurant
that serves delicious dishes for you to enjoy. You can also sip your favourite
drink at the cocktail bar. This property also provides other services
such as wireless Internet access and fax for your convenience. During leisure,
you can explore the surroundings or visit the city attractions. |
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Temple
Hotel Ponferrada ****
Featuring comfortable accommodation
and quality services, this hotel is an ideal place for a pleasant stay.
Located in centre of Ponferrada, Temple Hotel is in front of the Temple
Park and near the commercial and business areas. This property is 2 minutes
drive from the train station as well as 5 minutes from the castle and old
town. The hotel offers comfortable guestrooms that are beautifully
appointed and come with a host of modern amenities. The onsite Los
Comendadores Restaurant serves a variety of international dishes for you
to feast on. Guests can also relax at the cafe with snacks and beverages
as well as sip on various drinks at the cosy bar. |
| Soria
- situated on the Rio
Duero in the east of the autonomous community, the city is noted for its
walls and a number of architecturally distinctive churches. These include
the Plateresque Concatedral de San Pedro and its cloister, the convent
church of Santo Domingo, and the unique architectural mix of the ruined
cloisters of San Juan de Duero, on the other side of the river from the
old town. A few kilometres north of the town are the ruins of Numantia,
a Celtiberian town whose inhabitants destroyed it rather than let it fall
to Scipio. In Soria is the Museo Numantino, devoted to the archeological
remains of this site. The city's professional football club is called CD
Numancia. |
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Husa
Alfonso VIII Hotel Soria ***
Situated in the Soria city
centre, the Husa Alfonso VIII Hotel Soria provides comfortable rooms equipped
with modern facilities like colour TV, air-conditioning, direct dial telephone
and a mini bar. The La Galiana restaurant at the hotel serves buffet breakfast
and other traditional international cuisines. The hotel provides conference
rooms for guests visiting on business purposes. There is a bar as well
a coffee bar where you can relax and while away time during the stay. |
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Parador
de Soria, Soria ***
The Parador de Soria rises
up on a privileged height from which the extraordinary panorama of this
monumental town and of the Duero river can be contemplated. The hotel
offers rooms that are provided with modern furnishing in pine wood and
are equipped with modern amenities. You can dine at the onsite restaurant,
which serves regional specialities in a cosy atmosphere. Conference
facilities are available for people on business travel. The area where
the parador is located enables guest to practise many activities such as
trekking, climbing, canoeing, guided routes and many others. |
| Villafranca del Bierzo
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the last stage on the pilgrimage route in El Bierzo before reaching Galicia.
The settlement was developed from the pilgrimages. The river Burbia
flows through the town. Wonderful mountain landscapes all around. |
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Parador
de Villafranca del Bierzo, León ***
This hotel can be found
in the extreme north of the Region of Castille-Leon in Villafranca del
Bierzo, capital of a very beautiful region and former station on the road
to Santiago. The rooms are situated on two floors of the main part
of the hotel. The wooden floor in the bedrooms and elsewhere offers elegance
and comfort. The cuisine typical of the town has its own specialities
such as; Trucha Con Unto (a trout dish), El Botillo del Bierzo, El Pulpo
a Barciana (an octopus dish) and Chanfaina barciana (a stew-like meal).
For dessert there are Los Suspiros De Monje (a mixture of flour, sugar
and egg). The landscapes of the Ancares mountain range to the north
complement the beauty of the Parador's garden. |
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| Salamanca
- the capital of
the province of Salamanca in the autonomous community of Castilla and Leon.
city lies on a plateau by the Tormes river, which is crossed by a bridge
500 ft long built on 26 arches, fifteen of which are of Roman origin, while
the remainder date from the 16th century. A central place in the
city, the Plaza Mayor, surrounded by shaded arcades, is known as the living
room of the Salmantinos (Salamancans). It was constructed by Andres Garcia
de Quifiones at the beginning of the 18th century; it would hold 20,000
people, once to witness bullfights, today to attend a concert, and is one
of the finest squares in Europe. Salamanca is considered to be one of the
most spectacular Renaissance cities in Europe. Through the centuries the
sandstone buildings have gained an exquisite golden glow that has given
Salamanca the nickname La Ciudad Dorada, the golden city. The old
Romanesque cathedral was founded in the 12th century. |
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Apartment
in the centre of Salamanca, Spain
The apartment is very well
allocated on an luxury building in the centre of Salamanca. You are in
one of the most desirable locations in Salamanca, the Zamora´s Street
which is one of the more centric and popular goes direct to the Plaza Mayor.
You can walk to everywhere and in all the area cars are not allowed, because
it is pedestrian. The apartment is completely renovated and newly
furnished. It can accommodate 2 to 4 people with a sofa-bed for 2 people
and 2 single beds in a big bedroom with a balcony. Decorated with style
with very comfortable furniture, the lounge has three sofas. Very sunny
apartment with a balcony to the Plaza of San Marcos. Click
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Quiet
four bedroom apartment in Salamanca, Spain
Comfortable fully equipped
four bedroom apartment on the side of the River Tormes, in front of the
Cathedral of Salamanca. In the neighbourhood, you will find food
shops, restaurants and supermarkets, in less than 5 minutes walking from
the flat. The flat is only 10 minutes away from the centre of town.
You can go by car, by taxi or by bus. And also, if you prefer walk, it
will take between 20 and 30 minutes to be in the heart of Salamanca. If
you have a car, it is very easy parking the car in the street.
Sleeps 8. Click
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