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PARADOR DE OLITE

Pza. Teobaldos, 2. 31390. Olite, Navarra
Parador de Olite, Olite, Navarra, Spain
15TH CENTURY MEDIEVAL CASTLE

The Parador occupies one of the wings of the majestic 15th C. palace-castle, declared a National Monument, on which the towers and battlements stand out. In keeping with its medieval setting, it rises up on solid stone walls and offers a glimpse of the numerous historical adventures it lived through in other times, such as the holding of parliament under the government of the Noble King. 

Exterior / fachada
Hall
Entrance / entrada

The medieval spirit is maintained on the inside, with very beautiful stained glass windows on the staircase and in the dining room, arcades and ornamental details such as armour, rugs, wrought iron lamps and wooden coffered ceilings. 
 
Salon
Interior / Ventana
Salon
Guest room / Habitación
Guest room / Habitación
Guest room / Habitación

The Parador restaurant will offer you the delicious taste of the products from Navarre. The menu includes, among other dishes, fresh asparagus and piquillo peppers. You will eat like a king. 
 

Restaurant / Restaurante
Parador and Gardens / Parador y jardines
Function room / Sala de reuniones
Hotel Facilities:
  • Cocktail bar
  • Conference facilities
  • Currency exchange 
  • Disabled facilities
  • Parking facilities
  • Restaurant
Room Facilities:
  • Air conditioning
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Heating 
  • Mini bar
  • Telephone 
Additional Information: 
  • Distance to airport:   35km 
  • Distance to railway station:   0.2km 
How to get there:

The Parador Príncipe de Viana backs on to the palace-castle which has been declared a National Monument. On the banks of the river Cidacos, strategically located on the plains, Olite is situated 5 km from Tafalla, and the main access route is the main N-121 road. 

Distances to nearest paradors

  • Calahorra: 45 Km. 
  • Sos del Rey Católico: 51 Km. 
  • Argómaniz: 120 Km. 
  • Santo Domingo de la Calzada: 130 Km. 
  • Soria: 142 Km. 
  • Hondarribia: 156 Km. 
  • Alcañiz: 244 Km. 
Activities 
  • Canyoning 
  • Gliding 
  • Mountaineering 
  • Paragliding 
  • Rafting 
  • Wing delta
Places to visit:
  • Olite. Castle, Santa María la Real church. Carcastillo (30 km). La Oliva Monastery 
  • Pamplona/Iruña (45 km). Cathedral, Citadel, walls of the Portal de Zumalacárregui 
Typical festivals
  • San Fermín 7 July, Pamplona/Iruña, 40 km. 
  • Exaltation of the Holy Cross 13 September, Olite 


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