The Paradores
of Cataluña, Spain
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Parador
de Cardona - Barcelona Province
The Parador is located on
a headland, in a fortified 9th c. enclosure in which there is also the
2nd c. Minyona tower and an 11th c. church, representative elements of
the Catalan Romanesque of its surroundings. Its location offers an exceptional
panoramic view of the town and of the fertile lands bathed by the river
Cardoner. Some bedrooms have the charm of four poster beds. Moats, towers,
walls and Gothic elements combine with a decoration in which comfort and
Catalan-inspired medieval furniture predominate. In the dining room, Catalan
cuisine offers assortments of forest mushrooms and a variety of sausages,
not forgetting 'butifarra con mongetes' (sausage with haricot beans). |
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Parador
de Vic-Sau, Vic, Barcelona Province
The Parador is located in
one of the most beautiful spots of the region of Osona, with the Guillerías
mountains in the background and the Sau reservoir at its feet. The tranquillity
of the setting favours outdoor and adventure sports, and the visiting of
ancient Romanesque churches. This is the Parador closest to Barcelona (82
km by dual carriageway); visits can be made to this cosmopolitan city and
back in a very short time. The hotel recovers the traditional air of the
Catalan farmhouse and its well looked-after garden, bedrooms with terraces
and a magnificent swimming pool, with exceptional views of the setting,
are added values, like the spaciousness and comfort of the interior rooms.
The restaurant is exquisitely decorated, offering Catalan specialities
such as the popular Osona sausages, 'carn d'olla' (stew), and anglerfish
au gratin with ali-oli sauce. |
| Catalonia
- Tarragona - Tortosa |
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Parador
de Tortosa, Tarragona - Tortosa
In the middle of the fertile
plain of the Ebro and backed by the Beceite mountains, which can be superbly
viewed from the swimming pool and balconies, the Parador rises up in the
upper part of the town, in a setting which combines the monumental beauty
of the town with the attractions of the different natural enclaves which
surround it. Abderramán III decided to build this fortification,
which now houses La Zuda (the well), next to four splendid large Catalan
Gothic windows. The decoration of the interior assimilates the predominance
of Christian and regal characters with classical style furniture and wooden
beams. Within the walls, with Arabic motifs, the dining room is important
for its large Gothic windows. Inside, it offers rice dishes, 'anguila en
suc' (eels in broth), 'suquet de peix' (fish in sauce) and 'pastisets'
(vermicelli cakes) and 'Garrofetas' (dessert). |
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Parador
de Aiguablava, Begur, Girona Province
The Parador de Aiguablava
overlooks the sea, surrounded by pine trees, in an exceptional enclave,
the Punta D'es Muts, where the traveller can enjoy beautiful beaches, coves
and natural spaces. It is an ideal location for sports and open-air activities,
as well as relaxing walks through beautiful green areas. Under the special
light of the Mediterranean, the building offers its guests a high level
of comfort and numerous services both for the individual guest and for
business meetings. There is a gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna and bedrooms
with beautiful panoramic views of the sea. The coastal influence can also
be felt in the typical 'ampurdanesa' cooking, with dishes such as sea urchins,
'caracoles a la llauna' (grilled snails) and chicken with lobster, sampled
in the summer on the beach where the restaurant is located. |
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Parador
de Arties
Located in the 'Val dArán',
just 7 km from Baqueira, in an area of the Catalan Pyrenees where the woods,
the snow-capped peaks in winter and the freshness of the green in summer
are the true protagonists of the landscape. The Parador, in the style of
the local architecture, rises up in the so-called House of D. Gaspar de
Portolá, the discoverer of California. It has attic bedrooms, wood-lined
beams and numerous conference rooms, among which the Salón Chimenea
stands out. The friendly common rooms invite you to stay the night in an
ideal setting for taking up outdoor activities. The cooking is influenced
by the specialties of the region such as 'olla aranesa' (stew), trout 'a
la llosa', 'civet de jabalí' (jugged wild boar) and the sweet 'pescajus
de Artíes'. |
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Parador
de Vielha, Vielha (Pyrenees)
This Parador rises up in
the Val d'Arán, an area of unequalled beauty. Here green and white
landscapes alternate, always bathed in the radiant light of the Pyrenees.
An ideal spot for skiers, excursion and nature lovers, the Parador's rooms
offer unbeatable panoramas of the mountains, which look even more spectacular
when seen from the circular restaurant's many windows. Spacious bedrooms
with terraces, a well looked-after swimming pool and a garden in harmony
with the surroundings complete the facilities of the Parador, without forgetting
the restaurant where 'olla aranesa' (stew), 'civet de jabalí' (jugged
wild boar) and 'pescajus' with cream are served. |
| Pyrenees
- La Seu D'Urgell |
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Parador
de La Seu D'Urgell Lleida Province
This Parador rises up next
to the Romanesque cathedral of La Seu d'Urgell, in a monumental setting
also open to nature, which attracts numerous hikers, lovers of mountains
and no end of tourists making their way to the Andorran paradise. The world-famous
Parc Olimpic del Segre Canoeing Championships are held on the river Segre
here during the summer. Its seventy-nine rooms, indoor pool, sauna,
solarium, café and air conditioning in all guest rooms, make this
Parador an attractive choice for accommodation and starting point from
which to discover one of the most breathtaking areas of the Catalan Pyrenees. |
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