CASTLE
OF THE ORDER OF CALATRAVA
Built
on the hill top called the Cumbre de Cerro Pui-Pinos, this 12th-13th century
castle-convent became the seat of the Order of Calatrava in 1179. Dominating
the landscape of the Maestrazgo, it conserves the keep, the bell tower-sacristy
and the part reconverted into an 18th c. Aragonese palace.
Gothic
walls, plateresque tomb and baroque façade are inserted into an
interior with soft, red and green coloured shades, adorned with Spanish
wood in furniture and beams. It also features a peaceful garden. A good
number of trips and activities related to adventure sports can be organized
from the Parador.
Reinvigorating
aragonese cooking
Try
the eggs done 'a la alcañizana' (the Alcañiz way), the roasted
'ternasco' (veal), and some typical sweets like 'tortas de Alma' and 'almendrados'
(almond little cakes). The Somontano and Cariñena wines are perfect
to accompany these exquisite meals.
Hotel
Facilities:
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Cocktail
bar
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Currency
exchange
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Parking
facilities
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Restaurant
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Safe deposit
box
Room
Facilities:
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Air conditioning
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Cable
/ Satellite TV
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Heating
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Mini bar
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Private
bathroom / Ensuite
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Telephone
Additional
Information:
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Distance
to
airport: 105 km
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Distance
to railway station: 105 km
How
to get there:
The
Parador is located at the top of the Cerro Pui-Pinos, at the foot of which
extends a city of squares with porticos and narrow streets with balconies,
maintaining its medieval charms. Alcañiz is located 105 km from
Zaragoza along the main N-232 road towards Madrid, and 65 km from Morella,
on the road to Castellón de La Plana.
Distances
to nearest paradors
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Tortosa:
100 Km.
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Benicarló:
145 Km.
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Teruel:
162 Km.
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Calahorra:
227 Km.
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Olite:
244 Km.
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Soria:
250 Km.
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Activities
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Bungee
Jumping
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Canoeing
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Canoeing
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Cultural
Visits
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Mountaineering
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Nature
routes
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Paragliding
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Rowing
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Sailing
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Swimming
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Windsurfing
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4x4 Routes
Places
to visit:
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Alcañiz:
Torre del Homenaje, Narrow medieval streets and the Plaza de España
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Guadalope
Route: Calanda (20 km), Molinos (40 km).
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El Matarraña
Route: Valderrobres (37 km), Beceite (43 km), Calaceite (37 km).
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Maestrazgo
Route: Morella (65 km), Mirambel (85 km).
Typical
festivals
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Holy Week
Alcañiz and villages on the Tambos and Bombo Routes
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Automobile
Races Alcañiz Urban Course
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International
Festivals of Aragon: July and August Alcañiz - Valderrobres, 37
Km.
Click
above to view map
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