Santillana del Mar is known as “The town of three lies” because it is not holy, not flat and has no sea. Even so, it’s one of the most tourist-oriented places in Spain, and is protected with the designation of an Historic-Artistic Site. Two buildings in this town are the headquarters of Paradors. The Parador de Santillana del Mar is a new building which, while respecting the town’s surroundings, reproduces popular mountain architecture and has a large, pleasant terrace. It also has a restaurant, a bar, a sauna and a garden. Its spacious rooms, which are large-capacity and boast natural light, have the services and equipment necessary to hold all kinds of events.

In the heart of this historical city stands the Parador de Plasencia, inside the Monastery of San Vicente Ferrer, which forms part of the 15th c. monumental complex built by the Zúñiga and Pimentel families, dukes of Plasencia.

 

As you enter you are greeted by an impressive building of vaulted ceilings, elegant stone walls and magnificent coffered ceilings, which, combined with its exquisite décor, will take you to another age. The Parador also has an exclusive night bar in the old monastery wine cellar, where you can relax and enjoy the evening in a fantastic setting.

The Medieval castle that houses the Parador de Sigüenza dominates the entire city. Kings, cardinals and bishops resided in this 12th century fortress that was built over an Arab citadel. Both the interior and exterior of the castle are impressive. The cobbled courtyard, the rooms with wooden balconies, the 13th century Romanesque chapel and the vaulted dining room will take you on a journey back in time.

In a privileged location in the province of Ciudad Real, between the Natural Park of Cabañeros, the Lagunas de Ruidera and the Tablas de Daimiel lies the Parador de Manzanares. It is a Castilian house in which the architecture and its personality have been preserved, with elegant balconies, extensive gardens, children's playgrounds, spacious lounges and swimming pool. It also has a bicycle rental service. In its restaurant there is no shortage of typical dishes including Migas del pastor, Manchego lamb shoulder, Tiznao de bacalao and Pisto manchego.

The Isla Bonita is the dream destination for all lovers of nature, tranquillity, adventure sports and astronomy. The Parador de La Palma is the perfect place to explore all its nooks and crannies. The Parador de La Palma is the perfect place to get to know all its corners. It is between the airport and the capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma. The Parador is a building built in the classic Canary Islands style, with its white walls and wooden balconies. It has a swimming pool with spectacular views of the Atlantic and its enormous gardens, which contain more than 70 species, including some native species such as dragon trees, Mount Teide bugloss and spurges.

The story of Paradores started here, amongst green pine forests, rugged mountains and crystal-clear waters. The Parador de Gredos was inaugurated on 9 October 1928 by Alfonso XIII as the first establishment in the Paradores Network.

 

Built from materials taken from the manor house of Villacastín, the robust stone and slate exterior conceals a comfortable interior inspired by traditional Castilian design, where rustic wooden décor creates spaces that are both dignified and welcoming and makes the terraces spectacular viewing points of the Sierra de Gredos.

Can you imagine staying at the foot of Mount Teide, in the midst of a lunar landscape? It can come true at the Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide, where the stars of the show are the wild nature of its surroundings and the highest peak in Spain. The Teide National Park is a World Heritage Site and is the National Park most visited in Europe.

The Parador de La Granja is in the town of La Granja de San Ildefonso, 11 kilometers from Segovia. The impressive building is in the Casa de los Infantes, which was built in the 18th century by Carlos III for his sons, the Infantes Gabriel and Antonio. The decoration is modern, the rooms are bright and comfortable, and the historical and natural surroundings, along with the swimming pool, make the hotel a perfect place to relax, rest and enjoy the elegant beauty of the place.

We can safely say that the Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro has the best views of the city. The hotel, built of stone, is located in a privileged position on Mount Gibralfaro and from its terrace offers the best panoramic view of the bay of Malaga. It is the perfect place for discovering the city and enjoying the leisure, sports and cultural activities that vie with the sea and the cuisine. At the Parador, you can enjoy a swim in the rooftop pool, relax in the common areas or rest in the rooms overlooking the port of Malaga. There are also spacious rooms for corporate events and private celebrations.

The Parador de Cervera de Pisuerga is located in the Fuentes Carrionas Reserve, north of the province of Palencia. This is a natural spot of unique splendour and the refuge of the brown bear, just two kilometres away from the town of Cervera de Pisuerga, in the heart of the mountains of Palencia. The hotel has spectacular views of the Ruesga Reservoir, a park and children's play area, football pitch, games room and a currency exchange facility.