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Nothing beats digging into a hearty feast of hot, delicious stew. Known as estofados in Spanish, stews are a classic feature of Spanish cuisine that vary from region to region depending on the game and meat available in the area.

Put down that fork and knife. These rich dishes deserve the sole attention of a large spoon and a glass of red La Rioja wine.

The little-known Spanish legends of the ancient city of Ubeda come alive on a two hour evening tour of re-enactments and storytelling in this enchanting locale. A troupe of costumed performers helps bring to life the city's rich history and unravel its Renaissance mysteries, handed down from generation to generation for centuries.

Fran and Nuria got married on September 2012 in Parador Baiona, a medieval style fortress located in a coastal town in northern Spain. The happy couple chose this luxury hotel in which to celebrate their Spanish wedding due to its privileged location, its history and its beauty. Its spectacular sea views, its range of facilities and its ample and elegant banquet halls make it the ideal venue for a wedding.

Room 242 at Parador Baiona is known as the Mirador del Rompeolas, one of the luxury hotel's most spacious rooms, with over 90 square metres of indulgence. This single room faces the setting sun in the West overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

If you are looking for a Spanish holiday that offers the unique chance to experience nature walks in one of Spain's most beautiful forests, then Parador Sos del Rey Católico is the perfect holiday destination.

The spectacular Sierra de Gredos is a National park and mountain range with peaks reaching over 2500m. Located between Avila, Caceres, Madrid and Toledo in central Spain, the area is a wonderful place to explore the area while practicing nature activities such as trekking, rock climbing, mountain biking and archery, among many others.

While the vintage breath of autumn colours the northern regions of Europe, Spain still reflects the fixed gaze of spring, and in the middle of this foliage, golf is in its ripened course. It is no surprise that Spain is Europe's most popular golf destination!

San Sebastian's world famous marathon, Maraton Donosti, will see thousands of fantastically fit marathon runners pouring down its stunning streets, during this year's event.

Imagine 2,099 square metres of untouched natural paradise, like the Garden of Eden, only tangible. Spain's largest protected nature park, Parque Natural de Cazorla, is also the second largest nature reserve in Europe.

With vast swathes of pine forests filled with herds of Fallow deer, Red deer, wild boar, wild sheep, wolves and vultures, this is truly nature at its finest: undamaged, wild and abundant.

Not all of Spain's natural beauty lies above ground. The caves in the area surrounding Limpias, a beautiful town in Cantabria in the north of Spain, are a favourite of seasoned potholers who are looking for more than seaside and sunshine during their holiday in Spain.

Málaga, the largest city on the Costa del Sol in Spain's Andalusia, is not all sun and surf. This historic city, home to architectural sites, art museums, delicious cuisine and, of course, the Parador Málaga Gibralfaro, is the birthplace of the great Spanish painter Pablo Picasso.

One of the finest foods to be found in Spanish cuisine is cheese. There are endless varieties of cheese produced throughout Spain, from mild and tangy to aromatic and sweet, from dry and crumbly to soft and creamy.

If you fancy yourself a cheese connoisseur, or you simply enjoy a bite of Spanish cheese with your wine, now is the best time for you to visit one of Paradores many luxury hotels in Spain. Why? September is Cheese Month at Paradores.