Summer is also about walking to the rhythm of the forest, floating in fresh waters that seem invented for siesta time, and letting yourself be enveloped by landscapes that smell of earth, ancient stone, and cool shade. More and more travelers are looking inland in search of experiences that combine nature, culture, and relaxation without sacrificing the charm of good sleep and good food. From mountains and forests to castles steeped in history and nature that invites you to stroll, here are six Paradores where summer is green, slow, and with dips at altitude.

Summer is here, and with it comes that unstoppable urge to go out, to savour every ray of sunshine, to linger over meals and to raise a toast in the open air. At Paradores we know it well, there’s nothing like a good terrace in summer, where time melts away between conversations, landscapes and sunsets.

The Paradores’ art collection is history and modernity, and in it you can find great Spanish artists of the 20th century such as Miró, Tapiès and Dalí. On this occasion, to cool down in the summer heat, we would like to highlight Menchu Gal, one of the most important painters of the Madrid School, who has left a large collection of maritime-themed paintings in Paradores.

Cervantes' Numancia will open this year's Mérida Festival under the direction of José Luis Alonso de Santos. The veteran playwright takes on the challenge of adapting a complex and powerful text, with echoes of current events, to dress it up with the ritual grandeur demanded by Roman theatre.

If you are passionate about exploring the authentic flavours of Paradores cuisine and enjoy putting on your apron to experiment at home, ‘Cooking with Paradores’ is the perfect place for you. Here, our most creative chefs share their most representative recipes so that you can make them yourself and surprise everyone with your culinary skills.

Paradors are much more than just accommodation; they are true custodians of history, art and culture. Many of these establishments are located in monuments of great value, such as castles, monasteries, palaces and convents, while others are a reflection of modernity and the spirit of their time. What unites them all is the echo of historical events, political meetings, legends, and moments that have left their mark, such as the visit of artists from the world of music and film.

When summer arrives, the opportunity to travel, switch off and enjoy yourself to the fullest without abandoning a healthy lifestyle becomes the best decision. In this selection of destinations, you will discover paradors that combine first-class facilities, a gym, a swimming pool and spectacular surroundings, so that your holidays are synonymous with well-being.

Barely ten kilometres from the Parador of Pontevedra, a narrow stretch of land enters the Atlantic: O Morrazo, a territory where the blue of the ocean merges with the green of the mountains that descend to the shore. Fishing villages, medieval churches, forts and lighthouses that defy the tides are dotted across this peninsula filled with history and nature, where you can enjoy an unforgettable break far from the hustle and bustle and the crowds.

In today’s world, travelling is not only a form of escape, but also an opportunity to connect with the authenticity of the places we visit. In this sense, at Paradores we offer a unique proposal for enjoying immersive experiences in rural enclaves, where nature and history come alive at every corner. Discover five destinations that, thanks to their location in some of the most spectacular landscapes in Spain, allow travellers to become engulfed by the very essence of the rural environment and revitalise areas that, little by little, are resisting depopulation.

Have you ever had that feeling of finding a place so fascinating that you can't help but imagine yourself there? The perfect place to escape from routine, to celebrate something unique or simply to unwind. We have all, almost without realising it, created a wish list on our phone. A blog of notes full of destinations, restaurants and hotels that we dream of visiting, but that, for some reason, we are still putting off.