Lodged in the heart of one of the most beautiful Gothic-civil complexes in Europe, the Parador de Olite occupies the oldest wing of the majestic palace-castle of the kings of Navarre, built in the Middle Ages and amplified in the 15th c. by Carlos III the Noble.

 

The balance between architecture and decoration in its rooms will take you to another age. Magnificent towers and battlements, galleries and arcades decorated with beautiful stained-glass windows, and details such as suits of armour, tapestries and cast-iron lamps, and coffered ceilings; here in Olite everything is bewitchment and fantasy to make you feel like a medieval noble.

The Parador de Santo Domino de la Calzada has been adapted from the old Pilgrims’ Hospital opposite the cathedral. The original building was erected by Santo Domingo in the 12th century to accommodate pilgrims on the Way of St. James. Its style is regal and elegant, with majestic halls and a lobby filled with Gothic arches and wooden coffered ceilings. Here you’ll find a warm and harmonious setting, which is also suitable for events and social gatherings.

The Hostal San Marcos, a former emblem of the influential Order of Santiago and one of the most representative monuments of the Spanish Renaissance, has been home to the Parador de León, a living museum of history and modernity, since 1986.

 

Refurbished in an avant-garde style that cleverly combines past and present, the Hostal San Marcos is packed with incredible spaces, such as its cafeteria located under an impressive ceiling by the painter Lucio Muñoz, the terrace on the banks of the Bernesga River, or the Chapter House, with regal Mudejar coffered ceilings.

 

Today, San Marcos houses an art collection that combines tradition and modernity. Inside, it houses an exceptional antique collection, including figures by Juan de Juni and the 16th-century choir stalls, along with a contemporary art exhibition that includes works by Fernando Zóbel, Eduardo Chillida and José Caballero, as well as an exclusive collection of 32 oil paintings by the painter José Vela Zanetti.

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 night in La Alhambra, amongst gardens and fountains that evoke a past that blends together Arabic and Christian culture: a truly unique opportunity awaits you at the Parador de Granada, a monastery built by the Catholic Monarchs in a Moorish palace.

 

The brick walls conceal an interior made of dreams, where wonderful works of art and furniture are combined with spectacular views of the gardens of the Generalife that invite guests to take a relaxing walk through the city and experience unforgettable moments of peace and tranquillity in the unique setting of the Parador.

The Parador de Cangas de Onís awaits you on the banks of the river Sella, surrounded by the spectacular Picos de Europa. It is located in the Benedictine monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva, one of the oldest in Asturias and closely linked to the lineage of the first kings of Asturias.

 

The Parador, with spectacular rooms of stone and wood decorated to give a warm traditional feel, is the ideal starting point to discover the marvels to be found in the Asturian landscape. The salons and garden next to the river make an ideal setting for unforgettable celebrations, while its location just two kilometres away from Cangas de Onís allows you to enjoy the folklore of this ancient culture.

Nature, history and architecture.

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 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 Corias can be found in the monastery of San Juan Bautista, also known as the “The Escorial de Asturias” because of its impressive architecture. Situated in a privileged natural setting, its spectacular views of the river Narcea will amaze you.

 

Decorated in a style that combines tradition and modernity, the Parador offers unique salons equipped for any kind of event. It is also the only Parador in the network where guests share space with the previous tenants, a community of Dominican monks who manage the adjoining church.