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Parador
de Alcañiz
Castillo
Calatravos s/n
44600,
Alcañiz, Teruel Province
Aragón,
Spain
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12th-13th
century castle & convent on a hilltop in historic Teruel in Aragón,
Spain
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Built
on the hilltop called the Cumbre de Cerro Pui-Pinos, this 12th-13th century
castle-convent became the seat of the Order of Calatrava in 1179.
Dominating
the landscape of the Maestrazgo, it conserves the keep, the bell tower-sacristy
and the part reconverted into an 18th c. Aragonese palace.
Gothic
walls, plateresque tomb and baroque façade are inserted into an
interior with soft, red and green coloured shades, adorned with Spanish
wood in furniture and beams. The hotel also features a peaceful garden.
A good number of trips and activities related to adventure sports can be
organized from the Parador.
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Location Map
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Try the eggs done 'a la alcañizana'
(the Alcañiz way), the roasted 'ternasco' (veal), and some typical
sweets like 'tortas de Alma' and 'almendrados' (almond little cakes). The
Somontano and Cariñena wines are perfect to accompany these exquisite
meals.
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Guestrooms:
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Air conditioning
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Cable
/ Satellite TV
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Heating
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Mini bar
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Private
bathroom / Ensuite
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Telephone
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Hotel
Facilities:
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Cocktail
bar
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Currency
exchange
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Parking
facilities
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Restaurant
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Safe deposit
box
Activities:
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Bungee
Jumping
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Canoeing
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Canoeing
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Cultural
Visits
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Mountaineering
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Nature
routes
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Paragliding
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Rowing
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Sailing
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Swimming
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Windsurfing
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4x4 Routes
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Places
to visit:
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Alcañiz:
Torre del Homenaje, Narrow medieval streets and the Plaza de España
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Guadalope
Route: Calanda (20 km), Molinos (40 km).
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El Matarraña
Route: Valderrobres (37 km), Beceite (43 km), Calaceite (37 km).
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Maestrazgo
Route: Morella (65 km), Mirambel (85 km).
Typical
festivals
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Holy Week
Alcañiz and villages on the Tambos and Bombo Routes
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Automobile
Races Alcañiz Urban Course
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International
Festivals of Aragon: July and August Alcañiz - Valderrobres, 37
Km.
Distances
to nearest paradors
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Tortosa:
100 Km.
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Benicarló:
145 Km.
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Teruel:
162 Km.
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Calahorra:
227 Km.
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Olite:
244 Km.
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Soria:
250 Km.
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How
to get there:
The
Parador is located at the top of the Cerro Pui-Pinos, at the foot of which
extends a city of squares with porticos and narrow streets with balconies,
maintaining its medieval charms. Alcañiz is located 105 km from
Zaragoza along the main N-232 road towards Madrid, and 65 km from Morella,
on the road to Castellón de La Plana.
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