NOBLE
STONE PALACE
The
Parador occupies a splendid Renaissance palace, from which it dominates
the natural beauty of the Plains of Álava, the Gorbea mountain range
and the Ullibarri Gamboa reservoir. The surroundings invite you to wander
around the small, pleasant village of Argómaniz, also ideal for
enjoying the beautiful natural spaces.
The
palace, where Napoleon regained his strength before attacking the town
of Vitoria, boasts the Larrea family coat of arms on the façade
of the building and a wonderful interior atmosphere, with the spacious
living rooms standing out.
The
rest of the common rooms, floors, furniture, large chests and other details
are enhanced by the charm of its wood, a noble material which is also present
in its unequalled dining room. It offers traditional recipes, including
dishes such as 'perretxikos' (mushrooms), snails and 'goxua', a sponge
cake with cream, whipped cream and caramel.
Hotel
Facilities:
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Banquet
facilities
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Cocktail
bar
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Conference
facilities
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Currency
exchange
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Disabled
facilities
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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: 60 km
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Distance
to railway station: 2 km
How
to get there:
Located
12 km from Vitoria/Gasteiz, the Parador de Argómaniz is located
in the Larrea Palace. From its summit you can make out the Plains of Álavesa
and the mountains of Urbasa and Gorbea. The Parador is easily reached from
the N-1 main road--Madrid-Irún--which it is next to; you then take
the Km 363 turn-off and from here, the town of Argómaniz is 1 km
away.
Distances
to nearest paradors
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Santo
Domingo de la Calzada: 75 Km.
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Calahorra:
120 Km.
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Olite:
120 Km.
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Hondarribia:
125 Km.
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Limpias:
127 Km.
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Sos del
Rey Católico: 139 Km.
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Lerma:
161 Km.
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Santillana:
209 Km.
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Santillana
Gil Blas: 209 Km.
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Activities
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Basque
Pelota
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Canoeing
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Golf
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Horse
riding
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Mountain
bikes
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Paragliding
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Sailing
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Trekking
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Water-skiing
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Wing delta
Places
to visit:
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Vitoria/Gasteiz
(12 km). Santa María Cathedral, Museums
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El Gorbea
Ullibarri and Urrunaga. Salvaterra reservoirs (12 km), Gaceo (8 km) and
Añara (8 km)
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Garaco
Nature Reserve (5 km)
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Rioja
Alavesa (40 km)
Typical
festivals
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White
Virgin festivals 4 August, Vitoria/Gasteiz, 12 km.
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Aste Nagusia/Semana
Grande 15 Agosto, Bilbao/Bilbo, 70 km.
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Semana
Grande 8 August, San Sebastián/Donostia, 100 km.
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San Fermines
7 July, Pamplona/Iruña, 85 km.
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