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We three kings of the orient are... a very big deal in Spain! Many foreigners may not be aware that Three Kings' Day is one of the most important Spanish holidays, with the entire country coming to a near-standstill on January 6^th.

Paradores' luxury and historic hotels offers a general explanation of this most delightful celebration, detailing its particularities to that you can be prepared for related events during your upcoming winter holiday in Spain.

Winter's chill got you down? Not to worry! Paradores' luxury and historic hotels have just the thing to provide your holiday in Spain with a special warmth.

Drop in on any number of the exclusive spas located within Paradores' finest locations for sensual experiences that will bring full serenity after the frenzy of the holiday season.

Old world charm

A holiday in Spain is a holiday in a culinary paradise, with each region harbouring special delicacies intricately linked to its people and landscapes. If your upcoming visit is taking you through Madrid, Murcia or Extremadura, you're in special luck: all three regions are home to special gastronomical wonders, ranging from classic pisto manchego to rich Mediterranean seafood, to migas extremeñas and caldereta.

With characters like Don Quixote and Bernarda Alba roaming across the hills of its collective literary heritage, it should come as no surprise that those seeking to undertake a cultural pilgrimage are in luck should they have a holiday in Spain in their future.

Interested in exploring a progressive provincial capital on the coast during your upcoming holiday in Spain? Look no further than the noble Galician city of Pontevedra, which has just been recognised with the United Nation's International Dubai Prize for exceptional social and urban development.

If you have a sweet tooth you will likely feel as if you've died and gone to heaven during your holiday in Spain! Indeed, the land of tinto and jamón is also a veritable utopia for those for whom dessert is the most important component of every meal.

Interested in discovering the most ancient city in Western Europe during your holiday in Spain? Head to beautiful Cádiz, that dreamy city on the bay, to immerse yourself in its unique mix of timeless history for an escape you won't soon forget.

Thinking of discovering Andalusia by road during your upcoming holiday in Spain? Paradores' luxury and historic hotels has just the route for you!

Start off from Málaga and discover the very best of this stunning Spanish region by wandering through charming Nerja, Almería, Murcia, Córdoba and Seville.

An Andalusian odyssey

The Way of Saint James -the legendary pilgrimage route that concludes at the tomb of the apostle Saint James in Santiago de Compostela- has many variations. For a more unique experience travellers are advised to look in on the 'Southern Route', which comes up from Seville and takes pilgrims through the beautiful landscapes of Andalusia and Extremadura before cutting through Castille.

Winter winds need not lead to a dreary holiday in Spain: by selecting the most sun-kissed locations, you're assured the perfect, sunny escape, with coastal breezes included.

Love wafted on the ocean-side breeze this past May at Parador Cádiz, where Carmen and Mario said "I do" with the Atlantic in view!

Paradores' luxury and historic hotels shares the details of their special day, just in case you, too, want to celebrate your special day during your holiday in Spain!

Maritime matrimony

Located near Spain's southern-most tip, the beautiful city of Ronda preserves the perfect, Old World ambience of classical Andalusia. With its culture steeped in bullfighting and tradition, it's no surprise that it was a favoured spot of celebrities including Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles.