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A Selection
of Boutique, Charming, Rural Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts & Paradores
in all Regions of Spain
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The
Paradores of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain:
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A range
of luxurious hotels in the Castilla-La Mancha region, in traditional, historic
and modern buildings and all offering the same luxurious comfort, astounding
views and quality and wonderful regional cuisine!
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Rural
& Charming Hotels in Castilla-La Mancha
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Parador
de Albacete, Albacete Province, Castilla-La Mancha  |
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Located
in the plains of La Mancha in an ideal setting for enjoying outdoor activities,
the Parador offers travellers the full range of luxuries for a relaxing
and peaceful stay. The gardens and swimming pool provide an ideal location
for relaxing, taking a stroll or a refreshing dip during hot summer afternoons.
This typical Manchegan country mansion has a beautiful entrance hall, and
the interior is characterised by an elegant simplicity where natural light
plays an important role. The restaurant offers typical Manchegan cuisine,
such as ‘gachas’ (fried dough with pancetta), pisto (Manchegan ratatouille),
gazpacho soup, partridge, and Miguelitos de la Roda (puff pastry cream).
The 9 Hole Pitch & Putt Golf Course and Putting Green is open to the
public and a must for avid golfers ....
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Parador
de Almagro, Ciudad Real |
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The Parador of Almagro was
previously the Convent of San Francisco, built by the Dávila de
la Cueva in 1596. Located in an outstanding historic and artistic
area, just 5 minutes from the main square of the town. Visit
the ‘corral de comedias’ (open-air theatre) and the surrounding nature
reserves. The public areas in the hotel are welcoming with a stylish
air, and the hotel features 14 interior courtyards, plus a swimming pool.
Bedrooms are in the former monastic cells and offer peace and serenity.
Interiors of the hotel are finished with beautiful galleries, lattices
and woodwork. In the restaurant, Manchegan cuisine such as asadillo
de pimientos (roast peppers with tomato), los duelos y quebrantos (pork
and chorizo scrambled egg) and the famous Almagro-style aubergines can
be sampled in a uniquely peaceful atmosphere ...
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| Parador
de Manzanares, Ciudad Real |
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This hotel is located in
a La Mancha-style estate in Manzanares, surrounded by three of the most
beautiful natural parks in the country (Cabañeros, lñas Lagunas
de Ruidera and las Tablas de Daimal Natural Parks), with trees, bushes,
gardens and greenery surrounding it. The swimming pool is in a perfect
setting within the La Mancha countryside, and the public spaces and rooms
in the hotel have wooden furniture, comfortable leather chairs and a very
cosy atmosphere. The restaurant is located in the Rotonda Hall and
offers an attractive buffet with food cooked in front of the customer,
where you can enjoy migas del pastor (shepherd’s style breadcrumbs), La
Mancha suckling lamb shoulder, cod tiznao and pisto manchego (fried mixed
vegetables) ...
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| Parador
de Cuenca, Cuenca Province |
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The hotel is situated in
the former San Pabro convent in a privileged position facing the Casas
Colgadas (hanging houses) of Cuenca. The view comprises the Hoz del
Huécar gorge, with steep walls and luxuriant vegetation outside
Cuenca. The parador has a glazed cloister and old chapel (today a
cosy café) and the interior combines traditional features with some
contemporary touches such as leather, wicker and upholstery. Some
of the cosy and comfortable guest rooms have splendid views of the hanging
houses, and the dining room is decorated with exquisite taste. In
the restaurant enjoy the morteruelo creamy pâté, hash with
potted pork loin and roasts, and the traditional desserts: convent cookies,
alajú nut and honey cake and miguelitos sugar pastries ...
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| Parador
de Alarcón, Cuenca Province |
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This hotel is located in
an authentic 8th Century fortress on a promontory above the river Júcar,
close to the Manchego-Levantinas border. The Parador occupies the medieval
castle of the Marqueses de Villena, which is over 13 centuries old. It
was founded by the Muslims in the 8th Century and then taken over by King
Alfonso VIII in the 12th Century. It has been the home of distinguished
writer, Don Juan Manuel and has experienced many sieges and revolts. The
grandeur of the Parador can be witnessed in the Torre del Homenaje (Tower
of Homage) both in its battlements and interior. The cuisine is based
on the famous ‘conquenese’ cuisine comprising pickled partridge, duck and
game pâtés, and Manchegan ingredients such as Morteruelo (hot
meat pâté), Zarajos (fried lamb’s intestines) and Pisto Manchego
(marrow with onion and tomato). Cod dishes such as Tiznao (salt-cured cod
with vegetables), Cod a la Manchega or the famous Ajo Mortero (garlic mashed
potatoes) ....
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| Parador
de Sigüenza, Guadalajara Province |
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Construction
began on this imposing castle in 1123 - installed in an Arab fortress and
built on Roman foundations, this was home to bishops, cardinals and kings.
Now a hotel and a perfect base for exploring the historic town and the
lovely countryside surrounding it. The hotel’s traditional Castilian
furnishings are tastefully displayed in the large, comfortable rooms, some
with canopied beds and terraces, authentic royal bedchambers in a palace
which has kept its lordly halls, ideal for meetings and celebrations, and
a 13th century Romanesque chapel. The hotel has a cobbled courtyard
and an imposing restaurant, where you can enjoy fried eggs with breadcrumbs
and lardoons, oven roast baby kid, cod with Manchego cheese ...
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| Parador
de Toledo, Toledo Province |
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This lovely
hotel in Toledo is situated on a hill called Cerro del Emperador, next
to the river Tajo, offering beautiful views of the monumental silhouette
of the city, including the Cathedral, the Alcázar and the synagogues.
The hotel has a refreshing swimming pool and can plan your outdoor leisure
activities. Enjoy the views from the guest rooms, the lounges, terrace
and pool and the spaciousness and luxury of the interior. Comfortable
furnishings combine with wooden beams, staircases and balustrades, and
Mudejar elements in rugs and tiles. The restaurant offers typical dishes
from Castilla-La Mancha, including stewed partridge Toledo style, roast
lamb, cream cheese and honey ice-cream and marzipans ...
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| Parador
de Oropesa, Toledo Province |
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Once the
stately 15th Century Palace and Castle home of the Álvarez
de Toledo, Counts of Oropesa, and home to soldiers, clergy and noblemen,
this Parador enjoys exceptional views over the Sierra de Gredos. The historic
value of the Torre del Homenaje, attached to the Parador, the columns of
the courtyard, and the pool with outstanding views over the plains of Campo
Arañuelo, make this a very attractive hotel. The interior
consists of large and bright rooms and lounges, decorated with lamps, chests
and curtains. In the restaurant, game and seasonal produce are the
features and the cookery of Toledo offers lamb, roast kid and other specialities
such as migas del Arañuelo, a bread-based dish, and confit of partridge
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