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As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, is there anything better than spending a relaxing evening next to a warm fire? A fireplace makes the perfect setting for reading a good book, enjoying a cup of tea or chatting with your loved ones.

The winter weather on New Year's Eve may be frightful elsewhere, but in Spain's Canary Islands it's always delightful! The Spanish archipelago just off the coast of northwest Africa boasts year-round tropical breezes, with temperatures averaging 21ºC even in December.

Instead of shivering your way into 2014, why not opt for a warmer start to the New Year with a sunny holiday in Spain at one of Paradores many luxury hotels on the islands?

Old and new, exotic and familiar, North and South. Melilla, the stunning Spanish city in North Africa along the Mediterranean, has it all.

Part of the thrill of staying in a historic hotel is thinking about all of the people who have stayed there throughout the centuries...and those who may still be lurking about!

Some of Paradores' luxury hotels in Spain are said to be haunted, and with such rich history and comfortable accommodation, it's no wonder that some ghostly guests have decided never to leave!

Migas, or fried breadcrumbs, are a hallmark of Spanish cuisine and a standard winter meal, so much so that several cities have their own gastronomic routes celebrating this traditional peasant food. Give your taste buds a treat and sample this dish from the comfort of Paradores' luxury hotels in Toledo, Alcalá and Albacete, three cities famous for this delicacy.

As 2013 draws to a close, why not toast the year that's gone by in unrivalled comfort with luxury hotel chain Paradores? Enjoy delicious Spanish cuisine and lively music with a New Year's Eve escape at the Paradores in Granada, Nerja, Málaga or El Saler.

Greet the New Year like royalty

Want to give 2013 a royal send-off? Celebrate the holiday at Parador Granada, located within the iconic Alhambra compound with unbelievable views of the Generalife Palace and the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Summer, a time to relax and slow down for a while. And what better way to do so than by enjoying a siesta with a sea view?

Here are four essential destinations for the best afternoon snooze. Shall we get started?

1. Beach Club at the Parador de Aiguablava

A siesta in a cove on the Costa Brava? This is just the spot you've been searching for. And when you wake up, you can enjoy a nice refreshing cocktail in this new space, the must-visit spot for a perfect summer.

Each summer for over 60 years now Mérida and Almagro have become must-visit destinations for anyone interested in a getaway that offers a combination of relaxation, gastronomy, tourism and culture!

Kitchen garden at the Parador de Argómaniz

Parador de Granada

At the Parador de Santiago we invite 10 pilgrims to eat each day? We'll tell you all about it.