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Barcelona - Cardona
Exterior Views Parador de Cardona - Barcelona Province ****
Located at the top of a mountain measuring 154 metres in height, the castle affords views of over 40 kilometres from its advantageous location.Its located on a headland in a fortified 9th century enclosure in which there is also an 11th church.  Some of the rooms are close to luxurious and feature medieval furniture and 4 poster beds.  The restaurant offers a wide variety of very rich Catalan cuisine among the typical dishes are the 'Escudella' (a typical stew), sea bass and sea perch in a 'Suquet' (an excellent fish stew), sardines, as well as the sausages and other preserved meat products.Typical sweet dishes are the 'Panellets' and the 'Neulets'.  Its location offers an exceptional panoramic view of the town and of the fertile lands bathed by the river Cardoner.
Barcelona - Vic
Exterior Views Parador de Vic-Sau, Vic, Barcelona Province ****
This hotel is situated 14 kilometres from Vic itself, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Lying above sea level, in the fascinating mountain area of Guilleria, there is an excellent view of the reservoir below, which collects the waters that flow into the river Ter from the surrounding mountains. There are many romanesque monasteries to visit, as well as churches, sanctuaries, a cathedral, and the episcopal museum.  At the back there is a double gallery, formed by the balconies of the rooms which are large in size. They provide comfortable and modern furnishings.  It has an austere and aristocratic atmosphere and very good service. There are daily menus and a large list of Catalan and international specialities. Regarding wines, one can choose amongst Rioja and Catalan (Alella, Penedes).
Tarragona - Tortosa
Exterior Views Parador de Tortosa, Tarragona - Tortosa ****
Located in the middle of the fertile plain of the Ebro and backed by the Beceite mountains, the Parador de Tortosa rises in the upper part of the town. The hotel lies in a setting, which combines the monumental beauty of the town with the attractions of the different natural enclaves.  The hotel offers rooms that are decorated with classical style furniture and wooden beams, and are equipped with modern amenities.  Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant that offers regional specialities.  Conference facilities are also available for your business needs. During leisure, you can relax at the pool or explore the city and its surroundings.
Girona - Begur
Aerial View Parador de Aiguablava, Begur, Girona Province **** 
The parador overlooks the sea, surrounded by pine trees, in an exceptional enclave, where the traveller can enjoy beautiful beaches, coves and natural spaces. It is located 46 kilometres from Gerona, 146 kilometres from Barcelona and 4 kilometres from Bagur. It has easy access to Figueras and Cadaques.  The 83 rooms are very comfortable and medium sized. The decoration is not luxurious in style but functional and creates a warm atmosphere to make client's stay enjoyable.  The restaurant is located on the ground floor overlooking the sea. It is recommended for its famous and traditional cuisine "ampurdanesa" with dishes such as chicken with lobster, sampled in the summer on the beach where one of the parador's restaurants is located.  The parador offers gym, swimming-pool, sauna and beautiful panoramic views.
Arties - Pyrenees
Parador de Arties  ****
Located in the 'Val dArán', just 7 km from Baqueira, in an area of the Catalan Pyrenees where the woods, the snow-capped peaks in winter and the freshness of the green in summer are the true protagonists of the landscape. The Parador, in the style of the local architecture, rises up in the so-called House of D. Gaspar de Portolá, the discoverer of California. It has attic bedrooms, wood-lined beams and numerous conference rooms, among which the Salón Chimenea stands out. The friendly common rooms invite you to stay the night in an ideal setting for taking up outdoor activities. The cooking is influenced by the specialties of the region such as 'olla aranesa' (stew), trout 'a la llosa', 'civet de jabalí' (jugged wild boar) and the sweet 'pescajus de Artíes'.
Pyrenees - La Seu D'Urgell
Exterior Views Parador de La Seu D'Urgell Lleida Province ***
This Parador de Hotel rises up next to the Romanesque cathedral of La Seu d'Urgell, in a monumental setting open to nature. The hotel also attracts numerous hikers, lovers of mountains and no end of tourists making their way to the Andorran paradise. The world-famous Parc Olimpic del Segre Canoeing Championships are held on the River Segre here during the summer.  The hotel offers seventy-nine guestrooms with hanging plants and landscaped galleries. Most of the rooms display elegance, luminosity and comfort along with all standard amenities.  Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant, which serves the delights and flavours of the Lerida region. You can unwind with a fine drink at the hotel bar. 
Pyrenees - Vielha
Exterior Views Parador de Vielha, Vielha (Pyrenees) ****
Located on the hill Eth Casteth, which is 2 kilometres from the town of Vielha, the Parador de Vielha is an ideal spot for skiers, and excursion and nature lovers.  The hotel has spacious bedrooms with terrace that are equipped with modern amenities.  You can dine at the onsite restaurant that serves typical dishes of the Pyrenees gastronomy.  The hotel offers a meeting room for people on business travel. During leisure, you can relax at the pool, spa, sauna or workout at the gymnasium.
 

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[ Andalucía ][ Aragón ][ Asturias ][ Canary Islands ][ Cantabria & Basque ][ Castilla La Mancha ][ Castilla y León ]
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