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Hotels in Zamora
& Province, Castilla y León, Spain
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| Zamora
- a city in Castilla y Leon, and the capital of the province of Zamora.
It lies in the northwest, near the frontier with Portugal and crossed by
the Duero river. Many very beautiful medieval and Roman buildings,
churches and places to visit. The capital of the province of Zamora,
the city lies on a rocky hill in the northwest, near the frontier with
Portugal and crossed by the Duero river, which is some 50 km/30 mi downstream
as it reaches the Portuguese frontier. With its 24 Romanesque churches
of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries it has been called a "museum of
Romanesque art". Zamora is the city with the most Romanesque churches in
all of Europe. Zamora has a unique Romanesque monument, with peculiar characteristics
which are very difficult to find in other places. |
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AC
Zamora, Zamora
The AC Zamora is a stylish
hotel situated next to the university campus and new shopping complex and
two kilometres from the 11th century cathedral. At the end of the day,
guests can enjoy traditional fare in the restaurant, relax in the sauna,
with drinks in the bar or order a light meal from the 24-hour room service
menu. Those guests feeling energetic can take advantage of the fully-equipped
fitness centre. The front desk has a safe-deposit box for string valuables.
The hotel offers wireless internet access for guests wishing to surf the
web or catch up with emails. With stylish, contemporary decor and furnishings,
guestrooms include air conditioning, complimentary bottled water and toiletries,
satellite TV, desks, direct-dial phones, hair dryers and Internet connections. |
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Meliá
Horus Zamora Boutique Hotel, Zamora
The Melia Horus Zamora Boutique
Hotel is located in Zamora, Spain. The Easter Museum is 500 metres away,
the cathedral is one kilometre away, and the Natural Park Arribes del Duero
is at a 60 kilometre distance. Set in the city centre, the Melia Horus
Zamora Boutique Hotel occupies a traditional property featuring an ornate,
stucco-moulded facade lined with wrought iron. The hotel opens to
a lounge area decorated with rich fabrics and Art Deco-style furnishings
and houses a spa area with fitness room, sauna, and spa tub. The concierge
is on hand to offer sightseeing assistance, and further amenities include
garage parking, room service, and laundry facilities. The Melia Horus
Zamora Boutique Hotel houses the La Boveda restaurant housed in a rustic-style
cellar with arched exposed stone walls, and serving regional and international
dishes. Bar Horus offers a range of drinks and cocktails. |
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Parador
de Zamora, Zamora
In the historic centre of
the capital of the province, this hotel occupies a palace built over the
remains of a Roman fortress in the mid 15th century, and offers the traveller
an opportunity to discover the beauty of the landscape, both natural and
urban, of Zamora. The medieval flavour of the interior, with its
suits of armour, tapestries and attractive canopied beds, combines with
the Renaissance style of the courtyard, glazed wooden gallery and coats
of arms. The hotel has two halls for conventions and a swimming pool in
the flourishing garden. Wooden floors and beams give warmth to the baronial
decor. The restaurant offers excellent dishes from the traditional
local kitchen... |
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- ZAMORA PROVINCE |
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| Benavente
- A prominent town
located north of the capital on an important communications hub. The most
representative building in town is the Parador de Turismo Fernando II hotel,
which occupies the Caracol Tower, a 16th-century castle with wide segmental
miradors and a beautiful Mudejar coffered ceiling in the main section;
although it also has other attractions for the visitor, such as the church
of Santa María de Azogue, outstanding in which are the doors, some
multicoloured Gothic sculptures and several pillars; San Juan del Mercado,
with its prominent southern door; and the hospital of La Piedad, an old
pilgrims' hostel. |
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Parador
de Benavente, Zamora Province
This renaissance castle
was constructed under the order of Fernando II of León and was the
seat of las Cortes in 1202. It makes up part of the old town, set within
the town's ancient city walls. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the castle's
interior has classical decorative features such as tapestries, forged lamps,
coffered ceilings, as well as Spanish bricks and woods. Its spectacular
rooms are specially equipped to be an ideal location for social gatherings.
The sleep-inducing bedrooms are cosy and accommodating, and the restaurant
offers local cuisine: Bacalao a la tranca (cod with boiled egg), arroz
a la zamorana (rice and pork dish), dos y pingada (fried egg and bacon
on bread) and tocino de cielo (custard caramel). |
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DE SANABRIA - ZAMORA PROVINCE |
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| Puebla de Sanabria
- Lovely
area with hiking and green tourism routes and a historical and monumental
town, close to the Sanabria Lake. |
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Parador
de Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora Province
The Hotel is in an exceptional
location just 12 km. from the wonderful Lake Sanabria, the biggest glacial
lake in Spain. In the centre of the Sanabria area, on the frontier with
Portugal, the Hotel is ideal for lovers of travel and nature, who come
to the area for green tourism excursions and tours, which are a delight
for the eyes and the spirit. The welcoming interiors, decorated with
care, offer quality and comfort for a pleasant stay. The lounge, with its
inviting fireplace, and some rooms offer large windows with views of the
outstanding historic town of Puebla de Sanabria. In the restaurant you
can enjoy exquisite habones (a local bean), trout and for dessert, a delicious
blackberry cake. All accompanied by local wines in a relaxing ambience
surrounded by nature. |
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La
Casona de Andrea - Complejo de Turismo Rural de Tiedra, Zamora Province
La Casona de Andrea is located
in Tiedra, Spain, 18 kilometres from the town of Toro, and 56 kilometres
from the city of Valladolid. The hotel is located in a country house,
set amid fields. The lobby features a wooden-beam ceiling, a fireplace,
and plush sofas, and there is also a patio and a picnic area. La
Casona de Andrea's restaurant, Los Fogones de mi Madre, has rural decor.
Typical Castilian dishes are served, including fish and lamb, and the vegetables
served are grown in the hotel's kitchen garden. The hotel also has
a bar, and there is a complimentary breakfast served each morning.
The hotel offers a meeting room for small groups, and has banquet facilities.
Horse riding and bicycle rentals are available on site, and there are also
activities for children. |
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