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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 y León, Spain:
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| Ávila
Province - Ávila |
Ávila
Province - Navarredonda de Gredos |
| Burgos
Province, Lerma |
León
Province, León |
| León
Province, Villafranca del Bierzo |
Palencia
Province, Cervera de Pisuerga |
| Salamanca
Province, Salamanca |
Salamanca
Province, Ciudad Rodrigo |
| Soria
Province, Soria |
Valladolid
Province, Segovia |
| Valladolid
Province, Tordesillas |
Zamora
Province, Benavente |
| Zamora
Province, Puebla de Sanabria |
Zamora
Province, Zamora |
| Paradores
of Spain |
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A range
of luxurious hotels in the Castilla y León region of Spain,
set 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 y León
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Parador
de Ávila, Ávila Province |
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This Parador
is situated in the former "Piedras Albas" 16th Century Palace in the historic
quarter of Ávila, backing on to the impressive and historic city
walls. The hotel has a warm and intimate interior and a refresing
atmosphere. The beautiful decor includes granite and adobe floors,
spacious rooms and bright colours. Some bedrooms offer four poster
beds.
The Parador also features a garden containing archaeological remains, a
magnificent glass-roofed courtyard and a cafeteria. The hotel's restaurant
provides a beautiful view over the gardens and the city walls and offers
the 'pucheretes teresianos' (vegetable and pork stew), roast suckling pig,
veal chops, Judías de El Barco (local bean dish) and the excellent
yemas de la Santa (delicious dessert made from egg yolks). ...
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Parador
de Gredos, Ávila Province |
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This hotel
was the very first Parador and has been housed in this stone building in
the heart of the Sierra de Gredos since 1928. The natural area surrounding
the hotel has crystalline waters, green pine forests and rough rocks.
The position in Alto del Risquillo is a great vantage point over the Valle
del Tormes, the Gredos massif and the Piedrahita and Béjar sierras,
making it a natural lover's paradise. Inside the hotel the public
areas are spacious and comfortable and some of the bedrooms have terraces
with wonderful views, furnished in the traditional Castilian style.
In the restaurant, the quality of the meat and local vegetables and pulses
- such as the famed Barco beans - make for a rich cuisine of roasts and
comfort soups and stews ...
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| Parador
de Lerma, Burgos Province |
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Located
in the highest part of the town of Lerma, this former Ducal Palace took
advantage of the site of a 10th century castle and was constructed according
to the plans of the architect Francisco de Mora in successive phases between
the years 1601 and 1617. The original palace was commissioned by
the order of the first Duke of Lerma, Francisco Gómez de Sandoval
y Rojas for the accommodation, rest and general enjoyment of his master,
King Philip III. The Parador has a central courtyard with columned
galleries. The gastronomy of the Parador is based on natural and
tasty produce grown locally including the cold meats such as the morcilla
(blood sausage) and the Burgos cheese. Enjoy the freshwater fish including
trout, and the arriero-style stews such as the ajo carretero or pastor,
usually accompanied by the traditional ‘Torta de Aranda’ bread.....
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Parador
de León, León Province GL |
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Built
on the site of another 12th century monastery from the times of King Alfonso
VI, the San Marcos monastery-hospital was begun in the 16th Century.
The past emerges in the Cloister and Chapterhouse embracing the present
with a learned renovation of large rooms. In days gone by these sheltered
pilgrims. There are suites located in the original building with views
of the square and also an annex constructed in the 20th century where the
majority of the accommodation is housed. a unique establishment on
St. James’s Way and the Silver Way offers a library, spacious rooms, regal
halls and a restaurant offer an exceptional hotel experience, with traditional
gastronomy with the finest flavours of this historic land offering the
traditional local food washed down with the excellent D.O. Bierzo and C.O.
Tierras de León wines ...
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| Parador
de Villafranca del Bierzo, León Province |
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Located
in Villafranca del Bierzo in a very lovely region, and also a stop on the
St James' Way, this lovely country house is draped with creepers.
The architecture imitates that of nearby Galicia. The surrounding
landscape of the Sierra de Ancares to the north more than compliments the
beauty of the hotel's gardens. Inside the hotel, Castilian style
furniture and wrought iron lamps, wooden floors and comfort are on offer.
The lounge of the hotel is one of the most attractive and comfortable spaces
in the hotel. In the restaurant, enjoy Botillo (a pork haggis) with
cabbage, potato and chorizo; peppers from Bierzo, trout with Iberian ham,
local pies, rice with botillo, and the young white and red wines of D.O
Bierzo ...
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| Parador
de Cervera de Pisuerga, Palencia Province |
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Surrounded
by nature and romanesque features, this hotel's wonderful setting is part
of the Fuentes Carrionas Reserve. Nature surrounds the hotel in the
splendour of the Picos of Europa and the blue water of the Ruesga Reservoir,
giving the area a unique and natural beauty. Spacious, light and
comfortable rooms with balconies combine with the exquisite tones of the
walls, beams and wooden finished ceilings. The restaurant serves traditional
Castilian cuisine with artisan sausages, lamb cutlets and trout wrapped
in bacon ...
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| Parador
de Salamanca, Salamanca Province |
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Facing
the historic centre of Salamanca city, on a small hill on the left bank
of the Tormes, this lovely hotel has an exceptional viewpoint over the
city, which is a living museum dominated by the cathedral towers.
The public areas of the hotel are elegant, spacious and comfortable.
Tastefully decorated with marble and other luxurious materials, the interior
offers unbeatable views from all the lounges, the pool and most of the
rooms. Enjoy the local dishes of Salamanca offered in the Parador
restaurant: hornazo (meat pie), farinato and other Spanish sausages, cheese
from Hinojosa, tostón (sucking pig), Ledesma pastries and almond
pastries ...
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| Parador
de Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca Province |
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This ivy-covered
hotel is in a former 14th Century Castle, located on a sheer drop over
the River Águeda valley. 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. The hotel
has a beautiful garden, meticulous period details, Castilian furnishings,
bright rooms, some with exceptional views, and patio. In the Parador's
restaurant, among stone arches, enjoy the typical Charro cuisine - dishes
such as farinato (the local sausage), succulent roasts and Iberian hams
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| Parador
de Soria, Soria Province |
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With an
extraordinary panoramic view over the monumental city of Soria, the hotel's
high position offers a unique landscape. The spirit of the poet Antonio
Machado, present all over this city, can be felt in the Parador too.
Most rooms enjoy peaceful and lovely views over the Duero valley, while
others overlook the woods surrounding the hotel. The modern restaurant
comforts the traveller with Soria’s garlic soup and delicious haricots,
and of course the local migas (breadcrumbs) and roast lamb. The more daring
palate can enjoy modern dishes such as our pheasant paté, home-made
liver terrine or toasted sucking pig ...
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| Parador
de Segovia, Valladolid Province |
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Located
in one of the most monumental cities in Spain (declared a World Heritage
Site), this modern hotel offers the best views of Segovia - the perfect
location for visiting the many natural areas in the province. Public
rooms in the hotel are spacious and comfortable, with wonderful views over
the city, and the hotel has a welcoming pool. The foyer is used to
display modern paintings and designs. In the restaurant of the Parador
de Segovia try beans from La Granja, Castellana soup, and lamb or sucking
pig roasted in wood-burning ovens. Be sure to try any of the delicious
dishes of the cooking of Castile and León....
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| Parador
de Tordesillas, Valladolid Province |
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Located
in the historic city of Tordesillas, this mansion is in the shelter of
a pine forest, amidst a green, beautiful and natural landscape. The
surrounding wood of pines and the well-tended garden surround the hotel
with the serenity and green of nature, while the Castilian style dominates
both the interior and exterior of the hotel with valuable antiques in the
lounges. The blue pool invites you to relax and the surrounds area
to take leisurely walks. In the restaurant, enjoy culinary specialities
such as garlic soup, Castilian style roasts, free-range chicken Turresillano
style, and the local dessert, manjar de la Vega....
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| Parador
de Benavente, Zamora Province |
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The hotel
is a former Renaissance Castle, constructed under the order of Fernando
II of León, and was the seat of Las Cortes in 1202. Part of
the old town, set within the town's ancient city walls, it was almost destroyed
in 1808 during the Spanish War or Independence. However, the huge
Torre del Caracol (tower of the snail) survived, and it now has a lounge
with an impressive Mudejar coffered ceiling. The parador's interior
is classically designed with tapestries, coffered ceilings, forged lamps
and comfortable furniture. The hotel's guest rooms are cosy and accommodating.
The restaurant offers typical Zamoran cuisine including Arroz a la (rice
with pork), dos y pingada (eggs and bacon on bread), asadillo de pimientos
benavenanos (rep pepper and tomato stew), and lechazo asado (roast young
lamb) ...
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| Parador
de Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora Province |
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This modern
hotel is in a exceptional location, just 12 kms from Lake Sanabria, the
largest glacial lake in Spain. On the frontier with Portugal, the
hotel is in an ideal position for lovers of both travel and nature, with
green tourism excursions and tours, and views that are a delight to the
eyes. The welcoming interiors, decorated with care, offer quality
and comfort for a pleasant stay. The lounge, with its inviting fireplace,
and some rooms offer large windows with views of the outstanding historic
town of Puebla de Sanabria. In the restaurant you can enjoy exquisite
habones (a local bean), trout and for dessert, a delicious blackberry cake.
All accompanied by local wines in a relaxing ambience surrounded by nature
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| Parador
de Zamora, Zamora Province |
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Built
over the remains of a Roman fortress in the mid 15th Century, this hotel
is in the historic centre of the capital of the province, and offers the
traveller every opportunity to discover both the beauty of the landscape,
and the historic buildings of Zamora. The interior has a medieval
flavour, with suites of armour, attractive canopied beds and tapestries,
combining the Renaissance style of the courtyard, glazed wooden gallery
and the coats of arms. The Parador has a beautiful garden with a
swimming pool. The restaurant offers excellent dishes from the traditional
local kitchen, such as bacalao a la tranca (cod), pulpo a la sanabresa
(octopus), presas de ternera (beef) and desserts such as rebojo zamorano
(a local pastry) and natillas almendradas (almond custard) ...
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