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A holiday in Spain provides the perfect opportunity to travel back in time and relive history in style and grace, courtesy of Paradores' luxury and historic hotels.

Eclectic history and culture comes to the forefront in León, one of Spain's finest -yet lesser-known- cities. Nestled in the northwest edge of Castile, the delightful provincial settlement was once the capital of the defunct Kingdom of León and today it is home to some of the country's best architecture, as well as a world-class art museum.

Spain isn't all castles and museums: some of Europe's best music festivals take place here, bringing bands from around the world to some of the country's best cities. From The eclectic Primavera Sound in Barcelona to Aranda de Duero's classic Sonarama Fest, and Madrid's central DCODE, there's something for everyone.

If you love wildlife, consider a visit to the Canary Islands during your upcoming holiday in Spain. This delightful archipelago is located off the northwest coast of Africa and is home to an incredibly unique and diverse variety of native flora and fauna that is sure to take your breath away.

Not all of Spain's treasures lie in plain sight: some of the country's most spectacular sights lie underwater, accessible only to those who decide to take on some scuba diving during their Iberian escape. Why not take full advantage of your upcoming holiday in Spain by discovering the fantastic, maritime fauna that skirts the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts?

Are you someone who enjoys sitting beside the fireplace in winter? Do you seek out quiet spots? At Paradores, we begin a tour of our most historic fireplaces for travelers who are looking for something more: time for yourself, peace and tranquility, unique spaces ...  like the Trono Function Room at the Parador de Sigüenza.

Is there anything more relaxing than the combined view of a mighty river and the sounds of its bubbling waters passing by?

Let yourself experience that special level of peace during your next holiday in Spain with a stay at any one of the many Paradores' luxury and historic hotels located next to, or overlooking, some of the country's most beautiful rivers.

If you're a bird lover it's high-time you scheduled a holiday in Spain. Springtime is the best time to visit, as the great weather and migratory patterns ensure that you'll be able to view an amazingly diverse variety of birds, ranging from native wonders like the Spanish Imperial Eagle, to migrating ducks and warblers from throughout Europe.

The Parador de Chinchón recently witnessed one of the most original weddings we have ever seen at Paradores. This truly international couple brought together their friends from different parts of the world at one of Madrid's most enchanting hotels. Igor and Jekarina currently live in New Jersey, and and their friends are spread out between Russia and Slovenia.

A holiday in Spain means a holiday in a country known for remarkable art. From Goya to Picasso, Velázquez to Miró, El Greco to Dalí, iconic artists made their mark on Spain's development and their lasting imprint still remains upon its cities.

Las Fallas are undoubtedly Spain's most explosive festival, a five day party where thousands of pyrotechnics are set off and countless paper-mâché statues are displayed only to be set alight when the event draws to a close.

Discover this unique celebration first-hand during your upcoming holiday in Spain and explore the beauty of Valencia, all from the comfort of two of Paradores' luxury and historic hotels' finest locations!

At Paradores, we love it when our guests bring their children to stay. Because we know just how wonderful the experience can be for them: waking up in a historic bedroom, running along the foot of walls like those inhabited by their imaginary heroes and keeping watch from the top of a tall tower, trying to spot the knights from their adventure story.