The countdown has already begun. In a matter of days, Easter will be upon us and, with it, one of the most exciting times of the year for travellers in Spain. During this week, many cities completely change their rhythm to the sound of drums, the scent of incense in the streets, the saetas…

Few regions in Europe can boast such an intact medieval landscape as Castile and Leon. In this community there are more than 300 castles that can be visited, a figure that makes it the region with the highest concentration of fortresses on the continent. On cliffs, overlooking rivers or…

Sleeping in a medieval castle is always something special. But staying at the Parador de Sigüenza also means staying in a place full of stories, secrets and surprising episodes that many travellers are unaware of.

Would you like to discover them? These are some of the curiosities you may…

There are structures that illuminate not only the night, but also the imagination. Lighthouses, rising on solitary headlands and rugged cliffs, have been silent guardians of the sea for centuries. From the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria in the 3rd century BC to the towers that keep watch…

Ibiza is not just a tourist destination, it is a place that exudes history, creativity and a unique energy that can be felt everywhere. At the new Parador de Eivissa Dalt-vila, this essence is captured and transformed into a sensory experience that invites travellers to immerse themselves in the…

This is how many family plans usually start. Then come the questions... to set dates, to find a destination that everyone likes, to decide between the sea, the mountains or the city. But when the trip coincides with the Easter holidays and the good weather, many of these questions sort…

St Patrick may not have been born in Spain, but if there's one thing we know how to do here, it's to take good traditions and improve them with sunshine, gastronomy and unforgettable terraces. On 17 March, the world turns green. In Dublin they celebrate with parades and music; we celebrate as we…

In a world that pushes us towards immediacy, stopping has become a revolutionary act. Finding time, and ensuring that time is quality time, is now a profound necessity. Yoga, more than a physical discipline, offers just that: a return to the body, to breathing and to the present moment.

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Leadership is not about gender, but rather about opportunities, vocation and trust. At Paradores, we are aware of the road ahead towards full equality, but we also want to celebrate the progress already made: today, a third of our establishments are run by women. Some manage a single Parador,…

Every 8 March, we celebrate the talent, dedication and passion of the women who, through their daily work, transform gastronomy into a memorable experience. At Paradores, cuisine is much more than just a culinary offering. Behind many of the dishes that delight diners are women who lead, create…

There are gestures that span generations. Hands that cultivate, care for, spin, herd flocks or collect honey, following rhythms that know no hurry. For centuries, many of these activities essential to rural life have been linked to women, silent guardians of knowledge passed down from mothers to…

In Spain, you only have to follow the sound of bells, the murmur of water or the bustle of a pavement terrace to find yourself in a town square, almost without meaning to. Because in our country, squares are the setting for history, encounters, celebrations and everyday life. There are medieval…