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.
Rooms:
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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Mini bar
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Private
bathroom / Ensuite
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Telephone
Additional
Information:
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Distance
to airport: 6 km
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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
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Benavente:
70 Km.
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Cervera
de Pisuerga: 133 Km.
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Villafranca
del Bierzo: 133 Km.
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Tordesillas:
152 Km.
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Puebla
de Sanabria: 153 Km.
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Cangas
de Onís: 190 Km.
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Lerma:
210 Km.
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Ribadeo:
286 Km.
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Santillana:
292 Km.
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Activities
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Alpine
skiing
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Basketball
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Frontenis
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Golf
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Handball
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Horse
riding routes
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Hunting
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Indoor
football
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Motorboats
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Speed
boats
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Tennis
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Trout
fishing
Places
to visit:
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León.
Cathedral and museum, San Isidoro and museum, Casa Botines
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Valporquero
(43 km). Caves
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Astorga
and 'maragata' area (46 km)
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Castrillo
de los Polvazares (50 km)
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El Cares
Route (125 km)
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Las Médulas
(125 km)
Typical
festivals
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San Juan
24 June, León
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San Froilán
5 October, Virgen del Camino, 5 km.
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International
trout week June, León
Click
above to view map
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