Parador de León, Castilla y León, Spain

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PARADOR DE LEÓN

Pza. de San Marcos, 7. 24001. León

16TH C. MONASTERY-HOSPITAL

Construction began around 1515 on this monumental building, which features a Spanish Plateresque façade. The past makes its appearance in the Cloister, Church, Choir and Chapterhouse, and the present in the careful renovation-work, combined with an interior filled with works of art and rooms which gave shelter to pilgrims in times of old.

A night's stay here is truly a luxury, offering: suites with views of the cloister, stately rooms, and a restaurant which offers a good 'cocido maragato'.

The gastronomy of this Parador will satisfy the most exigent people. With some dishes like 'cocido maragato' (a stew of chickpeas, meat, bacon, etc.), frog legs, veal meat, cured meats.

Common Room / Hall Reception / Recepción

Restaurant / Restaurante Bar

Rooms:

Hotel Facilities:

Banquet facilities
Cocktail bar
Conference facilities
Currency exchange
Disabled facilities
Parking facilities
Restaurant
Safe deposit box

Room Facilities:

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

Additional Information:

Distance to airport: 6 km
Distance to railway station: 1 km

How to get there:

The Parador is located in the Plaza de San Marcos, next to the bridge of the same name over the river Bernesga. From Madrid it can be reached along the main N-VI road, after passing Valladolid and Benavente, at 130 and 66 km respectively. From Oviedo (120 km), it is reached by the N-632 or along the A-6 motorway.

Distances to nearest paradors

Benavente: 70 Km.
Cervera de Pisuerga: 133 Km.
Villafranca del Bierzo: 133 Km.
Tordesillas: 152 Km.
Puebla de Sanabria: 153 Km.
Cangas de Onís: 190 Km.
Lerma: 210 Km.
Ribadeo: 286 Km.
Santillana: 292 Km.

Activities

Alpine skiing
Basketball
Frontenis
Golf
Handball
Horse riding routes
Hunting
Indoor football
Motorboats
Speed boats
Tennis
Trout fishing

Places to visit:

León. Cathedral and museum, San Isidoro and museum, Casa Botines
Valporquero (43 km). Caves
Astorga and 'maragata' area (46 km)
Castrillo de los Polvazares (50 km)
El Cares Route (125 km)
Las Médulas (125 km)

Typical festivals

San Juan 24 June, León
San Froilán 5 October, Virgen del Camino, 5 km.
International trout week June, León

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