Parador
de Ávila, Ávila **** This hotel is located to
the north of the city walls, right in the centre of Avila old town. It
is housed in a former XVth century palace known as "Piedras Blancas".
The rooms are in general spacious with beautiful decorative elements, granite
and abode floors, bright colours and some with four poster beds.
It is traditionally decorated according to the region's style with a cosy
wooden floor offering a wide and exquisite selection of the region's specialities.
It overlooks the beautiful garden and the walls. The garden stands
out, with archaeological remains, as does the magnificent glazed patio,
the modular rooms and the cafeteria.
Parador
de Gredos, Navarredonda de Gredos, Ávila *** This parador in the pinewood
of Navarredonda de Gredos was chosen by King Alfonso XIII in 1926. The
parador was inaugurated in 1928 as the first of the network of state run
tourist establishments. The Sierra de Gredos, where the parador stands,
is part of the central mountain system. From a spot called alto del risquillo
there is a magnificent view over the mountain range. This area provides
excellent hunting and fishing facilities. The Suite has accommodated
many famous people like General Franco. Every room is equipped with telephone,
television and minibar. The light comes in through wide windows.
This is a place where the guests enjoy a friendly and comfortable atmosphere.
The Parador is located among luxuriant pine groves within the border of
the mountain town of Navarredonda de Gredos at 60 kms from Ávila
and 171 from Madrid.
Parador
de León, León ***** The hotel was once an ancient
convent that was used as a hospital in order to lodge the pilgrims who
were on their way to santiago de Compostela. Its construction began around
1515 on this monumental building, which features a Spanish Plateresque
facade. They are divided into three groups, those which are found
in the main part and in the towers, those which have been called the 'cells',
which are also located in the older part of the building, and a third group
of a more modern addition. The leonese regional cooking has many
specialities, among them trout, garlic soups, frog's legs from La Baneza,
breaded and served in a spicy sauce, the 'Chanfaina' sausage, octopus and
breaded cabbage. There is also a museum of archeology and fine arts,
the museum contains objects of great value from the stone age to the renaissance.
Parador
de Cervera de Pisuerga, Palencia Province *** The Parador de Cervera de
Pisuerga Hotel is set in a part of Fuentes Carrionas Reserve, determining
its most representative features. Nature can be seen in all its splendour
in the Picos de Europa and the blue waters of the Ruesga reservoir and
the Romanesque art, which here becomes the real protagonist of the landscape,
offering the site a unique and incomparable beauty. The hotel has
88 spacious and comfortable bedrooms, with bright balconies, combine with
the exquisite shade of walls, beams and ceilings covered with wood. The
restaurant offers traditional Castilian cooking based on hand-made sausages,
veal steak and trout with bacon. Also it ensures a peaceful and pleasant
stay for its guest during the visit.
Parador
de Plasencia, Plasencia **** With its marvellous location
at the very heart of the historical quarter of Plasencia, it is the ideal
point from which to discover the architectural delights of this unique
city, as well as the marvellous surrounding country side. 65 rooms,
including twin and doubles as well as some junior suites. All of them are
fully equipped with bathroom, hairdryer and all type of facilities.
The restaurant provides typical local dishes as well as traditional meals
all of them can be tried with exquisite wines. With its marvellous
location at the heart of the historical quarter of Plasencia, it is the
ideal point from which to discover the architectural delights of this unique
city, as well as the marvellous surrounding country side.
Parador
de Salamanca, Salamanca **** A modern building found
on the left bank of the river Tormes on a hillock opposite the monumental
centre of the city. Due to its location it enjoys a magnificent panorama
of Salamanca, now declared a protected site and a national monument.
There are 108 fully equipped rooms, half of them facing the city and the
remainder facing the gardens. The decor is modern, functional and elegant.
Restaurant - a modern room with wide windows, which enables guests to enjoy
the city view. Decorated with good taste thanks to the presence of
marble and other luxury materials, the interior offers unsurpassable panoramic
views which can be contemplated from all the living rooms, swimming pool
or from the majority of the bedrooms.
Parador
de Ciudad Rodrigo Salamanca Province **** Rising up on a cleft on
the fertile plain of the river Águeda and covered with ivy, this
castle has a keep which is an unsurpassable observatory for contemplating
the landscapes of the Campo Charro. It is an ideal enclave to discover
the beauty of a splendid natural setting and to admire the rich monumental
heritage of Ciudad Rodrigo. After passing through its well cared-for garden,
inside detailed period aspects stand out, Castilian furniture, a splendid
courtyard and cheerful bedrooms, some with exceptional views.
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.
Parador
de Segovia, Segovia **** Modern, welcoming and surprising,
this Parador de Segovia Hotel rises up in one of the most monumental cities
of Spain, declared as a World Heritage Site. Located on the El Terminillo
Estate, the Parador de Segovia is just 3 kilometres from the most emblematic
monument of Segovia, the Aqueduct. The hotel provides spacious and
comfortable rooms that are equipped with modern amenities. You can
dine at the onsite restaurant that serves delicious local cuisine.
For business needs, conference rooms are available. The hotel also features
swimming pools, sauna, tennis court and gymnasium.
Parador
de Tordesillas Valladolid Province *** This Parador is situated
on the outskirts of the historic town of Tordesillas. It is just 1 kilometre
from the city centre and set in beautiful wooded surroundings on its hilltop
location. Very close to this hotel are found the castles of Torrelobaton,
Olmedo, Simancas, Medina Del Campo, Mota del Marques, Toro, Tiedra and
Urdena. Its 73 rooms are decorated in castilian style with furniture
of the same type. They all have minibar, telephone, television and marvellous
views. A spacious room which can accommodate 120 people. A varied
range of local and Regional dishes can be sampled. Among its culinary specialities
can be highlighted grilled peppers and " Cecina de vaca" ( dried beef).
There is a considerable tapestry, commemorating the discovery of America.
The Parador can be accessed from Tordesillas along the general road from
Madrid-A Coruna.
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.
Parador
de Benavente Zamora Province **** Located in the centre of
the town, the Parador de Benavente is situated in a spot known as Jardines
de la Mota, which is at the end of Paseo Ramon and Cajal. The Parador
has 36 spectacular living rooms that are duly equipped to promote their
functional value as spaces for social gatherings. Guests can enjoy
the delicious Zamora cuisine at the Parador restaurant. You can also taste
your favourite drink at the in house bar. Conference facilities are
also available for people on business travel. During leisure, you can relax
at the swimming pool or explore this historical place.
Parador
de Puebla de Sanabria - Zamora Province *** The Parador de Puebla de
Sanabria Zamora Province is located in a privileged place, just 12 kilometres
from the marvellous Sanabria Lake, the largest in Spain of glacial origin.
The hotel has comfortable and well-furnished rooms that are equipped with
standard amenities. Some rooms have large window, which allow contemplating
the much-treasured historical and monumental town. You can dine at
the in-house restaurant that serves a variety of delicacies. The
hotel is ideal for lovers of hiking and green tourism routes, which please
the eye and calm the spirit. During leisure, you can explore the city and
its surrounding attractions.
Parador
de Zamora, Zamora **** The hotel is housed in a
renaissance Palace and is a delightful spot for art lovers. The Palace
was built in 1459 by the first count of Alba y Aliste. This Palace rises
up in the historical centre of the capital of the province of Zamora.
The medieval atmosphere evoked by the armours, tapestries and attractive
four poster beds, is in harmony with the magnificent patio, corridors and
coats of arms all over the hotel. The cuisine, typical of Zamora
is heavy and tasty with a character of its own. One can sample such dishes
as 'El Bacalao A La Tranca' (a cod dish), 'El Pulpo A La Sanabresa' (an
octopus dish), and 'Presas De Ternera' (a veal dish). For dessert there
is 'El Rebojo Zamorano', a very tasty though hard type of biscuit, and
'Las Natillas Almendradas' (Spanish style custard with almonds).
