If you haven't yet had the chance to indulge in the gastronomy of Paradores, now is the perfect time to do so. We all know that enjoying a good meal is a universal pleasure. If you are passionate about cuisine, you can't miss these delicacies that will make you tremble.
Every corner of Spain has its own unique touch, with flavours that will enchant you. From the delicious ratatouille with eggs from Castile-La Mancha to roast pumpkin with ice cream from Lleida. Imagine savouring a garlic soup that envelops you in the warm embrace of Castile-León tradition or tasting the emblematic Madrid tripe in Chinchón, which transports you to the heart of the capital. These are dishes with a history that will take you on an extraordinary sensory journey, not to be missed!
Flavours that will haunt you until your last breath
Castille-León, far from the typical Halloween paraphernalia, thrives on legends that inhabit its charming villages. On the night of Sunday, 31st October, as the shadows lengthen, haunting stories are told that echo along its borders. From the ossuary of the skulls, a few kilometres from Valladolid, to the ghosts that haunt the majestic Cathedral of León, or the Castle of Las Navas del Marqués, where Don Pedro searched tirelessly for his daughter Magalia, and her lament still seems to float in the air.
This region, with its incalculable heritage and cultural richness, offers such a great gastronomic diversity that it is difficult to choose just one delicacy. Every bite tells a story and every taste becomes an unforgettable experience, perfect to accompany a night of witches.
An invitation to explore both its tradition and its exquisite cuisine, where the delicious and mysterious intertwine.
These revolconas con torreznos (spicy potatoes and bacon rashers), which looks like a symbol of any ritual with spirits, is a veritable delicacy typical of the region that, fortunately, can be enjoyed all year round. And we must not forget the garlic soup, also known as Castilian soup, which has the power to make even Dracula himself tremble.
If you visit any of the Paradors in the region, enjoy some exquisite dishes. And if it's on Halloween night, all the better.
A pleasure that will take you to the afterlife and leave a lasting impression
Galicia, a land of legends and tales that give you the shivers, has always nourished tales of dreams, terror and heroic deeds. Its houses and pazos (manor houses) are steeped in stories, where ancestors sometimes visit us to ask favours. However, they do so subtly, preferring to remain unnoticed in the shadows.
In this context, spectral apparitions are common: sailors who, having gone to sea, return to bid a last farewell to their loved ones, or ghosts of the pazos, condemned to wander eternally in the mansions where they once lived. These spectres usually appear in specific rooms and staircases as if they had a purpose in the darkness. In Galicia, mystery and the supernatural intertwine, creating a perfect atmosphere for a Halloween night.
Another of Galicia's most intriguing features is its gastronomy, truly terrifying in its exquisiteness. Everything that comes from the sea is typical of the area, and some of these delicacies are even exclusive. Dishes such as rice with cuttlefish in its own ink or hake with mussels await you in the Paradors of Galicia. These authentic pleasures not only satisfy the palate but also transport you to another world, where each mouthful is an experience that could awaken even the spirits of the sea. An invitation to enjoy flavours that will make you want to return for more, even in the darkest night.
If seafood or fish leave you cold, you can always move to the capital and delight in the callos a la madrileña (tripe) at the Parador de Chinchón. This dish, comforting and full of flavour, is perfect to banish any shadow of doubt, turning your dinner into a feast worthy of a Halloween night. A culinary experience that will make you feel like a true explorer of flavour.
Lethal pleasure that will bring you back to life
Without a doubt, there is nothing more seductively deadly than a good dessert. No matter the form or place, there is always an irresistible craving that calls out to us, like a whisper in the night.
The most traditional, because of the festivity, would be roasted pumpkin with celeriac and citronella ice cream, ginger and kombucha meringue, proposed by the Parador de Lleida. Although its name might sound like a witches' potion, the truth is it is to die for.
Just like this chocolate marquise cake that can be compared to an enchanted spell typical of the night of the 31st. Imagine a dark night where the witches have prepared a rich cake to celebrate their night hunt. Each bite is like devouring a soul. A combination of freshness and sweetness that surprises, like a delicious trick that will make everyone feel like children. Or this cherry sponge cake with cheese ice cream that could be the star of a Halloween feast. Think of a dark forest where the sponge cake is like a mysterious log covered in tiny drops of fresh blood.
Or this red berry sponge cake with cheese ice cream that could be the star of a Halloween feast. Think of a dark forest, where the cake is like a mysterious log covered in tiny drops of fresh blood. The cheese ice cream glides over it like the magical mist that envelops the night, adding a creamy touch that balances the intensity of the red fruits. Each bite is like opening a secret door to a world of flavours, where sweet and sour intertwine like the whispers of friendly ghosts.
On this Halloween night, let yourself be carried away by the mystery and magic of gastronomy in our Paradors. Come and discover flavours that enchant and dishes that will transport you to a world of delights. We are waiting for you to share an unforgettable culinary experience that will thrill your senses.
