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…

If you ask what to do in Santiago de Compostela, beyond visiting its cathedral, many will agree on the same thing: walk slowly, listen and feel it. Because this is a city made of arrivals, of pilgrims after hundreds of miles, of travellers seeking history and of those who need, even if only for…

The Spanish series Cuéntame cómo pasó is part of the memory of several generations and, 25 years after its premiere, it continues to inspire emotion, nostalgia and recognition. To mark this anniversary, Alcalá de Henares, a World Heritage City, has presented the Cuéntame Alcalá Route, a new…