Parador de Alcañiz, Teruel, Aragon, Spain

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PARADOR DE ALCAÑIZ

Castillo Calatravos s/n. 44600. Alcañiz, Teruel

Parador de Alcañiz, Teruel, Aragon, Spain

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.

Common area Communal area

Room Views Room

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:

Cocktail bar
Currency exchange
Parking facilities
Restaurant
Safe deposit box

Room Facilities:

Air conditioning
Cable / Satellite TV
Heating
Mini bar
Private bathroom / Ensuite
Telephone

Additional Information:

Distance to airport: 105 km
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

Tortosa: 100 Km.
Benicarló: 145 Km.
Teruel: 162 Km.
Calahorra: 227 Km.
Olite: 244 Km.
Soria: 250 Km.

Activities

Bungee Jumping
Canoeing
Canoeing
Cultural Visits
Mountaineering
Nature routes
Paragliding
Rowing
Sailing
Swimming
Windsurfing
4x4 Routes

Places to visit:

Alcañiz: Torre del Homenaje, Narrow medieval streets and the Plaza de España
Guadalope Route: Calanda (20 km), Molinos (40 km).
El Matarraña Route: Valderrobres (37 km), Beceite (43 km), Calaceite (37 km).
Maestrazgo Route: Morella (65 km), Mirambel (85 km).

Typical festivals

Holy Week Alcañiz and villages on the Tambos and Bombo Routes
Automobile Races Alcañiz Urban Course
International Festivals of Aragon: July and August Alcañiz - Valderrobres, 37 Km.

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