The Parador de Jávea is located next to Arenal Beach, on the Costa Blanca in Alicante. The town boasts wonderful coves, beaches and viewpoints from which you can look out at the Mediterranean Sea. Inside, it’s very comfortable and pleasant, its rooms have sea views and on the terrace, you can enjoy delicious rice dishes, fish and fideuás.

At the top of the hill of Santa Catalina, next to the castle of the same name, stands the Parador de Jaén, crowning the city and offering visitors a spectacular view of the mountains of the Sierra Morena and Sierra Mágina.

 

A starting point and destination for discovering all the charms of the Andalusian Renaissance, the Parador de Jaén stands out for its façade of huge stone walls and impressive interior vaults. There you’ll fund a traditional look that combines sober defensive architecture with regional craftsmanship that will take you to another age.

The Parador de Guadalupe stands next to the Royal Monastery and the Plaza de Santa María, in an impressive Mudejar complex of the 15th-16th c. There you’ll discover a comfortable, welcoming space where arched arcades and greenery offer a sensation of peace and quiet.

 

The Parador’s large white walled rooms and decoration that evokes its medieval past alternate with magnificent spaces such as the cloister, with arches and latticework inspired by ancient Moorish design, and a beautiful back garden where you can delight in the ponds and fountains. The swimming pool and many of the rooms also have terraces where you can enjoy exclusive views of the Royal Monastery.

A stone’s throw from France, on the very band, is Charles V’s castle, which houses the Parador de Hondarribia. A 10th-century construction used for military defence on the River Bidasoa, which explains the thick walls and the height of the building, where the Catholic Monarchs, the Emperor Charles V, Philip IV and V, and even Velázquez himself stayed. It contains treasures such as the tapestries designed by Rubens on the theme of the History of Achilles.

 

Important: The historical character of the building makes its pedestrian access present some difficulties. If you have any mobility problems, please contact the Parador, where they will inform you of the best way to access.

The Parador de Salamanca is on the left bank of the river Tormes, opposite the historic city centre. It’s a modern building with windows facing the most iconic buildings in Salamanca, which you can observe while you take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relax in the garden. The hotel also has a sauna and a conference centre for all kinds of events.

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.

A hundred-year-old mill houses the Parador de Gijón in the Isabel La Católica Park, one of the green spaces most popular with the people of Gijón. El Molino Viejo or The Old Mill is a building that has been completely renovated and refurbished to meet the demands of modern guests, while preserving the character of the former buildings. It is surrounded by a magnificent garden of cobbled paths that lead to a pond and a children's play area.

In the center of this naval and military town by the sea, in the emblematic neighborhood known as La Magdalena, stands the Parador de Ferrol, a stately home with a nautical air. The hotel is a typical Galician mansion with white glass-enclosed balconies, surrounded by a delightful maritime atmosphere. The décor features nautical elements, including maps of the world and navigation instruments. Surprises include an old ship's lantern by the main staircase. Some of the spacious guest rooms offer a view of the port and magical spots in various places around the hotel reveal magnificent panoramic views of the arsenal buildings and the ría.