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Paradores Castle, In Castilla Y Leon Region Vacations
Benavente
This renaissance castle was constructed under the order of Fernando II of León and was the seat of las Cortes in 1202. It makes up part of the old town, set within the town's ancient city walls. It was almost destroyed in 1808 during the Spanish War of Independence but the huge Torre del Caracol (tower of the snail) survived, it has a lounge with an impressive Mudejar coffered ceiling.
Avila
In the historic quarter of the sizeable town of Ávila, this Parador is installed within the former "Piedras Albas" Palace, backing onto the impressive city walls. In keeping with its surroundings, the hotel's interior has a warm and intimate feel creating a very refreshing atmosphere, enriching your time spent there.
Cervera de Pisuerga
The hotel’s privileged setting is part of the Fuentes Carrionas Reserve and marks its most distinctive features. Nature is seen in all her splendour in the Picos de Europa and the blue waters of the Ruesga Reservoir, as well as the Romanesque art that becomes a true character of the landscape, giving the complex a unique incomparable beauty.
Ciudad Rodrigo
The ivy-covered Hotel is perched on a sheer drop over the River Agueda valley and the castle has a keep which serves as an unbeatable observatory to look out over the Campo Charro landscapes. This is the ideal enclave to discover the beauty of the marvellous surrounding nature and appreciate the rich monumental city of Ciudad Rodrigo.
Gredos
The Sierra de Gredos has housed this stone building since 1928, the first Parador, surrounded by crystalline waters, rough rocks and green pine forests. The location in Alto del Risquillo is a privileged vantage point over the Valle del Tormes, the Gredos massif and the Piedrahita and Béjar sierras, making it a real excursion centre.
La Granja
The new Parador de La Granja is living proof of the rich architectural legacy of the Royal Site. It is composed of two buildings. On the one hand, the hotel is located in the Casa de los Infantes, constructed in the 18th century by Charles III to house Princes Gabriel and Antonio.
Leon - Hostal de San Marcos
The San Marcos Monastery, whose construction began in the 16th century, replaced another 12th century monastery from the times of King Alfonso VI. Different artists immortalised a yesterday where the strength of his legacy can be seen in stone and wood, making the hotel a living museum.
Lerma
The Ducal Palace is located in the highest part of the town of Lerma. It was constructed taking advantage of the site of a 10th century castle and was implemented according to the plans of the architect Francisco de Mora in successive phases between the years 1601 and 1617.
Puebla de Sanabria
The Hotel is in an exceptional location just 12 km. from the wonderful Lake Sanabria, the biggest glacial lake in Spain. In the centre of the Sanabria area, on the frontier with Portugal, the Hotel is ideal for lovers of travel and nature, who come to the area for green tourism excursions and tours, which are a delight for the eyes and the spirit.
Salamanca
The Hotel is on a small hill on the left bank of the Tormes, facing the historic centre of the city. Its large windows make it an exceptional lookout point over the city, a living museum dominated by the cathedral towers.
Segovia
Modern, welcoming and surprising, this Hotel is in one of the most monumental cities in Spain, declared a World Heritage site. It offers the best views of Segovia. It is also the perfect base for visiting the many natural spaces in the province.
Soria
The Hotel’s high position gives it an extraordinary panoramic view of this monumental city and the river Duero. Its splendid windows overlook a unique landscape. The spirit of the poet Antonio Machado, present all over the city, can be felt in the Parador too.
Tordesillas
In the historic Castilian city of Tordesillas, a crossroads since Roman times, stands this mansion, in a green, natural landscape. A lovely wood of pines and a large, well tended garden surround the hotel with the tranquil calm and serenity of nature.
Villafranca del Bierzo
Villafranca del Bierzo is the illustrious centre of a very lovely region and also a stop on St James’ Way. The Hotel’s architecture imitates the lines and shapes of nearby Galicia. The landscape of the Sierra de Ancares to the North complements the beauty of the Parador’s garden. Its interior is decorated with Castilian style furniture and wrought iron lamps.
Zamora
In the historic center of the capital of the province, this hotel occupies a palace built over the remains of a Roman fortress in the mid 15th century, and offers the traveller an opportunity to discover the beauty of the landscape, both natural and urban, of Zamora. The medieval flavour of the interior, with its suits of armour, tapestries and attractive canopied beds, combines with the Renaissance style of the courtyard, glazed wooden gallery and coats of arms.
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