Nature, history and architecture.

Only 400 metres away from the historical centre of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, the Parador de Santo Domingo Bernardo de Fresneda stands within the Monastery of San Francisco, a beautiful 16th c. monastery.

 

The Parador is a building of contrasts, striking a perfect balance between tradition and modernity. Its cosy stone-walled rooms, its union of warm red and blue-grey tones and its art collection of classical and avant garde works, will make your stay an unforgettable one. It also has magnificent salons for your most important events.

A magnificent 17th c. noble town house stands in the heart of Santillana del Mar, a town declared as a National Monument. This building is now the Parador de Santillana Gil Blas, which takes its name from the famous literary rogue created by Alain-René Lesage in 1715.

 

Behind an attractive stone façade, a hospitable and elegant interior awaits you, with wooden floors and comfortable rooms, some of which have a fireplace. All this, combined with the regional décor, will take you back to an earlier, more peaceful age, ideal for enjoying a pleasant evening accompanied by the Parador’s excellent cuisine.

In the heart of Santillana del Mar, the Parador de Santillana Altamira blends naturally into one of Cantabria’s most distinctive historic towns. Its newly built structure recreates traditional mountain architecture and respects the character of its surroundings. The Parador offers a calm, stately atmosphere, with spaces designed for enjoying a relaxed stay in a setting of great heritage value. Its spacious terrace and garden invite guests to unwind, while its bright, generously sized function rooms are equipped to host meetings, gatherings and events in a particularly well-kept setting.

The Parador de Santiago de Compostela is one of the oldest and most luxurious hotels in Spain. It is in the Plaza del Obradoiro next to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, one of the most visited cathedrals in the world, and has witnessed the passage of pilgrims over the centuries. It began as a Royal Hospital with the Catholic Monarchs to offer them shelter and today it’s known as Hostal dos Reis Católicos. The historic building preserves the Plateresque façade on the outside, four cloisters, elegant corridors and hallways, spectacular rooms, and a museum in its interior.

The Parador de Ronda stands in a privileged location next to the emblematic Puente Nuevo and in the old Casa Consistorial. An exceptional balcony that looks out over the unique landscape of the Tajo, a spectacular gorge of 120 metres in depth.

 

The welcoming, light-filled interior is marked by vibrant and cheerful colours in the decoration, while the Parador itself offers an exclusive view that you can enjoy from the terrace or while you take a dip in the swimming pool. The Parador also has a beautiful duplex and elegant salons for all your celebrations and events.

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 Parador de Ribadeo offers an excellent viewpoint over the estuary, a Galician mansion at the mouth of the river Eo, which is located in a beautiful fishing and tourist village, surrounded by greenery and overlooking the sea. This magnificent location, on the border between Galicia and Asturias, will let you enjoy unique views of the Galician landscape, the Ribadeo or Eo estuary and the small Asturian villages on the other side of the river. In the hotel, the marine, elegant and well-tended style predominates. The rooms are cosy and the panoramic views, as well as those you´ll discover from the dining room, are splendid. Don’t miss the chance to try the exquisite traditional Galician cuisine, with dishes such as empanada (a local style of pie), lacón (pork shoulder), seafood and Galician wines.

The spectacular castle of the Álvarez family of Toledo, counts of Oropesa, was converted into a Parador in 1930 and so became the first to be established in a historical building. Built on top of a hill, it has exceptional views of the la Sierra de Gredos.

 

Here you will travel back in time. When you enter the enormous courtyard and discover its large, airy rooms, the salon with splendid Mudejar coffered ceilings, and the traditional décor, you’ll feel like a medieval noble. And like any aristocrat, you’ll have the opportunity to relax in the terrace and outdoor swimming pool, with a beautiful view of the Campo Arañuelo in the background.

The Parador de Monforte de Lemos stands in the heart of the town, within the Monastery of San Vicente do Pino and the Palace of the Condes de Lemos, which together with the medieval keep form the Monumental Complex of San Vicente do Pino.

 

The old rooms of the palace are now home to the common areas and salons of the Parador, while the guestrooms are organised around the majestic Neoclassical cloister of the monastery. The Parador also has a gym, jacuzzi and a beautiful outdoor swimming pool that, thanks to its location on a hill, offers amazing views over the Ribeira Sacra.