The Paradores
of Castilla y León, Spain
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Parador
de León, León 
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: Cocido Maragato (stew), frog legs, beef sweetbreads, cured beef
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Parador
de Ávila, Ávila 
This Parador rises up on
the former 'Piedras Albas' palace in the historical centre of monumental
Ávila, backing onto the majestic city walls. In harmony with its
surroundings, the interior conserves a warm, intimate air in a splendidly
recovered atmosphere which enriches all the common rooms. Beautiful decorative
elements, granite and abode floors, bright colours and spacious bedrooms,
some with four-poster beds, make up a harmonious and bright whole. The
garden also stands out, with archaeological remains, as does the magnificent
glazed patio, the modular rooms and the cafeteria. In the dining room,
which offers beautiful views of the garden and walls, it is possible to
sample 'pucheretes teresianos' (vegetable and pork stew), roast suckling
pig, veal steak, 'judías de El Barco' (beans) and the excellent
'yemas de la Santa' (a typical dessert made from egg-yolk). |
| Ávila
- Navarredonda de Gredos |
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Parador
de Gredos, Navarredonda de Gredos, Ávila 
The Gredos mountain range
has given refuge to this stone building, the first of the Paradores, since
1928, among crystalline waters, wild rocks and green pine groves. Its location,
on El Alto del Risquillo, is a privileged viewpoint over the Tormes valley,
the Gredos massif and the Piedrahita and Béjar mountain ranges,
becoming a centre for excursions. Its sturdy stone walls conceal an interior
in which the comfortable bedrooms stand out, some with terraces. The classicism
of the wood prevails in the dining room, library and living rooms. The
presence of granite columns and the furniture offer the whole a traditional
Castilian style. The quality of the meats and local vegetables, such as
the famous 'Judías del Barco' (beans) supply a cuisine rich in roasts
and comforting soups and stews. |
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Parador
de Plasencia
The former Torreorgaz Palace,
built on Arabic foundations is located in the heart of the historical and
artistic quarter of Caceres, a town declared as a World Heritage Site.
The styles personalized in the building and its monumental surroundings
are Gothic, Renaissance and baroque. The inner courtyard and cobblestone,
frames, beams covered with wood and the original mantelpiece in the living
room make up the interior decoration. In this context the soft cream shades
of the bedrooms are defined by good taste, spaciousness and comfort.
The Parador is the former Convent of Santo Domingo, founded by the Zúñiga
family in the middle of the 15th century, built in gothic style both inside
and out. With its marvellous location at the very heart of the historical
quarter of Plasencia, it is the ideal point from which to discover the
architectural delights of this unique city, as well as the marvellous surrounding
country side. |
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Parador
de Salamanca, Salamanca
This Parador rises up on
the left bank of the river Tormes, on a hillock opposite the monumental
centre of the city. Its large windows become an exceptional viewpoint of
the city, an open-air museum, in which the towers of the cathedral stand
out. Elegance, comfort and spaciousness are three of the traits which characterize
the common rooms, the meeting rooms and the bedrooms. Decorated with good
taste thanks to the presence of marble and other luxury materials, the
interior offers unsurpassable panoramic views which can be contemplated
from all the living rooms, the swimming pool or from the majority of the
bedrooms. The dining room offers local dishes, such as 'hornazo' (bread
filled with meat), 'farinato', Iberian sausages, Hinojosa cheese, 'tostón'
(roast suckling pig), 'rosquillas de Ledesma' (a type of doughnut) and
'almendrados' (macaroons). |
| León
- Ciudad Rodrigo Salamanca Province |
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Parador
de Ciudad Rodrigo Salamanca Province
Rising up on a cleft on
the fertile plain of the river Águeda and covered with ivy, this
castle has a keep which is an unsurpassable observatory for contemplating
the landscapes of the Campo Charro. It is an ideal enclave to discover
the beauty of a splendid natural setting and to admire the rich monumental
heritage of Ciudad Rodrigo. After passing through its well cared-for garden,
inside detailed period aspects stand out, Castilian furniture, a splendid
courtyard and cheerful bedrooms, some with exceptional views. The stone
arcades of the dining room inspire admiration, as does the typical Salamanca
cooking, which includes a local sausage, the 'farinato', delicious roasts
and Iberian hams. |
| León
- Cervera de Pisuerga - Palencia |
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Parador
de Cervera de Pisuerga, Palencia Province
The privileged setting of
this Parador, which forms part of the Fuentes Carrionas Reserve, determines
its most representative features. Nature can be seen in all its splendour
in the Picos de Europa and the blue waters of the Ruesga reservoir and
the Romanesque art, which here becomes the real protagonist of the landscape,
offer the site a unique, incomparable beauty. Good taste and elegance characterize
the interior. Very spacious and comfortable bedrooms, with bright balconies,
combine with the exquisite shade of walls, beams and ceilings covered with
wood. The restaurant offers traditional Castilian cooking based on hand-made
sausages, veal steak and trout with bacon. |
| León
- Benavente - Zamora Province |
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Parador
de Benavente Zamora Province
The seat of parliament in
1202, this Renaissance style castle was built by order of Fernando II de
León and forms part of the former walled enclosure of the town.
Practically razed to the ground in 1808 during the Peninsular War, it conserves
the monumental Torre del Caracol, where there is a living room with an
admirable Mudejar coffered ceiling. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the
interior contains classical decorative elements such as rugs, forged lamps,
coffered ceilings, wood and Castilian bricks. Its spectacular living rooms
are duly equipped to promote their functional value as spaces for social
gatherings. The dreamy bedrooms are comfortable, and the restaurant offers
the region's gastronomic array: 'arroz a la zamorana' (Zamora-style rice),
'dos y pingada' (fried dish) and the sweet 'rebojo zamorano'. |
| León
- Segovia - Valladolid Province |
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Parador
de Segovia, Segovia
Modern, welcoming and surprising,
this Parador rises up in one of the most monumental cities of Spain, declared
a World Heritage Site. From it can be seen the best panoramic view of Segovia.
It is moreover an ideal setting to approach the numerous natural spaces
of the province. The bedrooms of the Parador are spacious and comfortable,
and enjoy splendid views of the city, as does the dining room and the outdoor
swimming pool. The very spacious lobby displays modern paintings and design
elements, in clear contrast to the simple, circular lines which frame the
heated swimming pool. The splendid conference centre stands out, with several
living rooms and congress rooms, and the dining room, an extensive display
of regional products: 'judiones de La Granja' (beans), Castilian soup and
roast lamb or suckling pig in a wood-fired oven. |
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Parador
de Soria, Soria
The Parador rises up on
a privileged height from which the extraordinary panorama of this monumental
town and of the Duero can be contemplated. Its splendid large windows offer
a unique landscape. The shadow of Antonio Machado, present throughout the
town, can also be appreciated in the Parador, which displays photographs
and poems of the Sevillian author in many of its common rooms. The interior
of the Parador has a very friendly appearance. The wooden floors and furniture
offer a special grace to its common rooms, which are favoured by plants,
paintings and engravings. The majority of the bedrooms enjoy peaceful views
of the Duero valley. The restaurant, with a modern appearance, comforts
the traveller with good garlic soups 'a la soriana' and exquisite French
beans, without forgetting the typical 'migas' (fried breadcrumbs) and local
roast lamb. |
| León
- Tordesillas - Valladolid Province |
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Parador
de Tordesillas Valladolid Province
This ancestral home rises
up in the historical Castilian town of Tordesillas, an important crossroads
since Roman times, in a place where the green and nature offer the guest
the best of the landscape. A beautiful pine grove, with a spacious, well
cared-for garden, surrounds the Parador offering the tranquillity, calm
and placidity of natural spaces. The Castilian style dominates in the external
lines and in the interior, where some of the rooms contain valuable antiques.
The tranquillity which reigns throughout the building and in its spectacular
blue swimming pool are an invitation to rest and to peaceful walks. Among
its culinary specialities can be highlighted grilled peppers and 'cecina
de vaca' (dried beef), 'gallo de corral turresilano' (free range cock),
'bacalao a la fonda' cod with crayfish and 'el manjar de la Vega' (fresh
cheese dessert). |
| León
- Villafranca del Bierzo |
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Parador
de Villafranca del Bierzo, León
This Parador is located
in the illustrious town of Villafranca del Bierzo, capital of a very beautiful
region and former station on the road to Santiago. Its architecture imitates
the lines and forms of nearby, closely-felt Galicia. The landscapes of
the Ancares mountain range to the north complement the beauty of the Parador's
garden. Its interior is characterized by traditional Castilian decoration
in furniture in the entrance halls, chairs and wrought iron lamps. The
wooden floors in the bedrooms and elsewhere offer elegance and comfort.
The living room, one of the most pleasant spaces of the Parador, is welcoming
and comfortable. Trout with lard and peppers, 'botillo' (local sausage),
pies and stewed veal Bierzo style are some of the dishes offered by the
spacious restaurant. |
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- Puebla de Sanabria - Zamora Province |
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Parador
de Puebla de Sanabria - Zamora Province
The Parador is located in
a privileged place, just 12 km from the marvellous Sanabria lake, the largest
in Spain of glacial origin. In the middle of the region of Sanabria, on
the border with Portugal, the Parador is ideal for taking in great lovers
of travel and nature who approach this enclave to begin hikes and green
tourism routes, which please the eye and calm the spirit. With a meticulous
and welcoming decoration, the inner rooms offer the quality and warmth
necessary to enjoy a pleasant stay. The living room, with a pleasant chimney,
and some bedrooms have large windows allowing you to contemplate the much
treasured historical and monumental town of Puebla de Sanabria. The restaurant
features the exquisite products of Sanabria: 'habones' (large beans), trout
and blackberry tart. |
| León
- Zamora - Zamora Province |
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Parador
de Zamora, Zamora
This palace, built on the
site of a former Roman fortress in the middle of the 15th c., rises up
in the historical centre of the capital of the province of Zamora and offers
the traveller the opportunity to discover all the beauty of the natural,
monumental and artistic surroundings of the lands of Zamora. The medieval
aroma of the interior, which can be appreciated in armour, noble rugs and
attractive four poster beds, is combined with the Renaissance style of
its courtyard, glazed wooden gallery and coats of arms. It has two conference
rooms and a refreshing swimming pool in the well looked-after garden outside.
Wooden floors and beams offer warmth to the decoration with a noble air.
The restaurant menu offers excellent dishes from traditional recipes such
as 'bacalao a la tranca' (cod), 'pulpo a la sanabresa' (octopus), 'presas
de ternera' (stuffed roast veal), and for dessert, 'rebojo zamorano' (sweet
cakes) and 'natillas almendradas' (almond custard). |
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