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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 Spain offer a range of luxurious and beautiful hotels in almost all
regions of Spain.
These
hotels are often set in historic buildings, such as medieval castles, palaces,
convents and monasteries. Some are of more modern origins.
However, they all offer the same level of quality and comfort, often with
astounding views of the surrounding countryside. They are all near
popular landmarks and tourist spots and offer the very best in wonderful
Spanish regional cuisine.
While
economically out of reach of some, it is recommended that all visitors
try and spend at least one night in one of these gorgeous hotels for an
experience of a lifetime. Imagine a night in a Palace! |
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Featured Paradores:
Parador
de Vic-Sau, Vic, Barcelona Province |
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The hotel
is a typical Masia of the area, situated in one of the most beautiful natural
settings, in the Osona Area. As a backdrop, the Guillerías
mountains, and the Sau reservoir at its feet, making for lovely views.
The peaceful scenery is ideal for outdoor and adventure sports and for
visiting very old Romanesque churches. With this being the closest
Parador to Barcelona (82 km. by motorway), one can visit this cosmopolitan
city and return every day. The hotel has a well-tended garden,
rooms with terrace and a magnificent swimming pool with exceptional views,
and spacious, comfortable lounges. In the restaurant, you can sample
the traditional gastronomy of the Osona region including the famous cold
cuts of the area, accompanied by coca de Mosen (local bread) with tomato,
escudella i carn d'olla (similar to a stew, soup as a starter and meat
and vegetables as the main dish), butifarra de Vic (blood sausage), seafood
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| Parador
de Tortosa, Tarragona Province |
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The hotel
is a former 10th Century Castle, right in the centre of the Ebro valley,
and sheltered by the Beceite mountains, providing stunning views from the
gardens, pool and balconies of the hotel. Located in the upper part
of the town, its adds its own beauty to the attractions of the area.
Abderramán III decided to build the fortress which now houses La
Zuda (well), and four splendid Catalan Gothic windows. The interior
decor of the hotel reflects a predominantly Christian, baronial style,
with traditional furniture and wooden beams. Within the arabesque-decorated
walls the dining room stands out with its Gothic windows. In the
restaurant, sit by one of the Gothic windows and enjoy the rice dishes,
the anguila en suc, the suquet de peix (fish stew) or the local pastries,
pastissets and garrofetas....
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| Parador
de Artíes, Lleida Province. Pyrenees |
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Beautifully
sited amongst the Catalan Pyrenees in Val D’Arán, only 7 kms from
Baqueira, a spectacular landscape can be viewed from this Parador, including
winter snow-capped mountains, forests and summertime greenery. In
keeping with the local architectural style, the hotel occupies the Casa
de D. Gaspar de Portolá, named after the man who discovered California.
The hotel's welcoing rooms are the ideal place for rest and relaxation,
and the surroundings offer outdoor activities. In the Parador's restaurant,
the cuisine is influenced by regional specialities such as olla aranesa
(stew), trucha a la llosa (local trout dish), civet de jabalí (wild
boar stew) and pescajus de Arties (brandy flavoured pancakes)...
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| Parador
de Vielha, Lleida Province, Pyrenees |
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Located
in the Arán valley in the Catalan Pyrenees, this hotel is in an
area of unparalled beauty. The area is ideal for ramblers, nature
lovers and skiers, and the hotel's rooms offer unbeatable mountain views.
Many of the hotel's guest rooms have views over the valley and terrace.
The circular restaurant offers even more spectacular views and serves
olla aranesa (a local stew), wild boar and pescajus (pancakes) with cream.
Come to the Parador de Vielha for an unforgettable experience. Let the
beauties of the Arán valley bewitch you, and come and relax in the
Spa of the Parador ...
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