There are over 90 wonderful Parador locations across Spain and the Azores. Here are just a few that have been frequently used by NZ travellers over the past 20 plus years that we have been working with Paradores de Espana. If you have another Spanish location in mind, ask us for ideas and more information.

Caradona

The fortified 9th century enclosure, conceals a 2nd century tower and an 11th century church along with spectacular bedrooms, some with four-poster beds. Located on a vantage point of the fortified town and inside the solid stone walls, we find furniture inspired from medieval times in the drawing rooms.

Guadalupe

The 15th century hospital of St. John the Baptist reflects religious spirit of absorption and reflection on the former Monastery of Nuestra Seňora de Guadalupe. The unique orchard forming the garden, its secluded swimming pool, arcade and white walls, announce the spacious interior, whose bedrooms recall the original religious function.

Albacete

In central Spain, close to Madrid Airport, La Mancha Country House. The stamp of Cervantes influences the character of this Parador, the calmness of its luxuriant garden, its swimming pool, and attractive corridor. Its décor offers the privacy and calm necessary to escape from daily routine in relaxed working sessions in the Sancho Panza and Dulcinea rooms. The local cuisine covers everything from “pisto manchego” (fried vegetables), partridge in “escabeche” sauce and a puff-pastry sweet, “Miguelitos de la Roda”.

Granada

Spend a night at the site of the Alhambra, among gardens and fountains which recall a past where the Arabian merged with the Christian. This is the exclusive opportunity this Parador affords us, an ancient convent built on the orders of the Catholic Monarchs on top of a Nazrid palace, of which important remains are still conserved, such as the Nazrid Hall. This monumental complex offers the guest peaceful walks around the area and the city, while the building itself and its gardens invite you to discover a fantasy-like interior.

Jaen

The hotel’s privileged location on the Cerro de Santa Catalina adds a defensive, fortress-like character to the Jaén landscape. With a refreshing swimming pool and exterior stonework that soaks up the sun, the hotel promises to enchant you with a full experience of the Andaluz Renaissance.

Ronda

In the town centre, in a dramatic position next to Ronda’s famous Puente Nuevo bridge, built in 1761, the Hotel occupies the former Town Hall. The impressive setting has spectacular views of the ‘Cut’, a river gorge 120 metres deep.

Santiago De Compostela

Combining history, art and tradition, the goal of pilgrims and the emblem of St. James, the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, in the Plaza do Obradoiro, forms together with the cathedral one of the world’s most remarkable, and most visited, urban settings.
The Hostal, which first saw life as a Royal Hospital in 1499 to house the many pilgrims arriving in Santiago, today still invites the traveller to enjoy this universal and fascinating city.
Considered the oldest hotel in the world, it is also one of the most luxurious and beautiful. It has four extremely beautiful cloisters, elegant public rooms, spectacular bedrooms and a luxurious dining room offering Galician style fish and meats and the classic apple filloa pies and crème brulee.

Vielha

The hotel is in an area of unparalleled beauty, the Arán valley, of green and white landscapes beneath the radiant light of the Pyrenees of Lleida. Ideal for skiers, ramblers and nature-lovers, the hotel’s rooms offer unbeatable views of the mountains, even more spectacular from the circular glazed restaurant.
Many of the hotel’s bedrooms have views of the valley and terrace. The restaurant serves olla aranesa (a local stew), wild boar and pescajus (pancakes) with cream.

Fuente De

This modern mountain Hotel is located in the foothills of the Picos de Europa and opens on to the fertile Liébana valley where nature is seen in all her glory. It is surrounded by the towering Picos de Europa, forests and hillsides, in a county dotted with attractive mountain villages.
The building in located next to the base of the cableway going up to the Áliva vantage point, in a privileged meeting point for nature activity lovers. The classic mountain style and warm wooden and leather furniture recreate the much loved warmth of home, accompanied by the traditional Cantabrian cuisine such as Liébana stew and sirloin steak in Tresviso cheese sauce.

Toledo

On the hill called Cerro del Emperador by a meander of the river Tajo, this hotel in Toledo offers an unequalled panorama of the monumental silhouette, with its greatest jewels, the Cathedral, the Alcázar and the synagogues. In the hotel you can also enjoy the refreshing swimming pool and plan outdoor leisure activities. From the bedrooms, lounges, terrace and pool the beautiful views of the Imperial City dominate, while the interior is remarkable for its spaciousness and luxury. Comfortable furnishings combine with wooden beams, staircases and balustrades, and Mudejar elements in rugs and tiles. The dining room offers typical dishes from Castilla – La Mancha, such as stewed partridge Toledo style. Roast lamb, cream cheese and honey ice-cream and marzipans.