Do you like to head out on vacation just as everyone else is about to return home, but you want to be sure to enjoy good weather? The Canary Islands are always an option for vacationers looking for peace and quiet, unique scenery and Paradores in landscapes you won't find on the peninsula. What more reason do you need to choose the Canaries as your destination for a fond farewell to the month of August?
1. Cliff views from the Parador de Cruz de Tejeda
For those seeking a travel destination that is surrounded by nature, exceptionally well-maintained and offers numerous outdoor activities, unique scenery and maximum relaxation! Today we take you to Doñana, a space recognized as a Biosphere Reserve in a National Park that has been declared a World Heritage Site. This Parador has everything you need to rest up, recharge and return from your vacation completely revitalized.
There was once a time when the boardwalk was one of the most dangerous routes in the world. This trail, located in the province of Malaga, was inaugurated in 1921 by King Alfonso XII, though it had been used for many years prior to this by the Hydroelectric Power station El Chorro workers between 1901 and 1905, as they undertook maintenance work on the Gaitanejo and Chorro gorges. Let's take a journey to Malaga to follow the footsteps of the Kings on the Caminito del Rey boardwalk.
This is one of the most visited spots on the Canary Islands, Mount Teide, a volcano which climbs to 3,718 meters above sea level, the highest point in Spain. And at its foot is the only hotel where you wake to a view of the peak, the Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide.
A favorite among diving aficionados, El Hierro Island is always an excellent choice for short getaway where you can enjoy truly unique underwater depths. And of course, there is the Parador de El Hierro, a delightful oceanside hotel, the perfect setting-off point for your exploration of the island's secrets.
Positioned between two natural areas on the island of the Rural Park of Nublo and the Protected Landscape of Cumbres, the Parador Cruz de Tejeda is the ideal setting to discover all the marvels that Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has to offer. It's privileged location, at 1,500 metres of altitude and at the very centre of the island, makes this hotel with integrated spa, nestled in the heart of nature, the perfect starting-point for uncovering the secrets of this travel destination.
Did you know that the Parador de La Gomera has been named Best Non-Urban Hotel by the Spanish edition of Condé Nast Traveler? It you have been waiting for an excuse to plan a getaway to this enchanting hotel, now is your chance.
Do you love cultural tourism? Are you fascinated by heritage and historic architecture? Today we suggest a getaway to Zamora. This Castile-Leon city has much to offer travelers looking for more than just sun and sea.
Are you a nature lover? Did you know that Tablas de Daimiel National Park is unlike any other in Europe? You can see this and much more in Manzanares, a lovely La Mancha town surrounded by nature reserves and filled with history. This where you'll find one of our Paradores.
¿Te apetece desconectar del estrés de la ciudad? No hay mejor sitio para escarparte del ritmo urbanita que el campo... Respirar aire puro, entrar en contacto con la naturaleza más salvaje, practicar deporte al aire libre y tan solo escuchar el canto de los pájaros o de las cigarras escondidas entre los árboles. ¡Escápate al Parador de Cazorla!