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The northern Spanish region of Galicia is world famous for its seafood. While many foodies can recognize which fish and crustaceans are the crème de la crème when looking at a menu, few are aware of just how much effort goes into retrieving these delicacies from the depths.

Spain is well known as the birthplace of sangria and flamenco, but did you know that Chupa Chups and spacesuits were also invented here? Learn more about Spain's most famous inventions and take a trip to the places where these creations were born with Paradores' luxury hotels in Spain.

Many people already know that Woody Allen's 2008 hit Vicky Cristina Barcelona was filmed in Spain, or that many of well-known Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar's movies were shot in Madrid. But did you know that several of the great Clint Eastwood Westerns were shot in Las Tabernas Desert, or that Seville doubled for an alien planet in one of the Star Wars movies?

Considered the jewel of the north, Asturias is one of Spain's most beloved regions thanks to its natural beauty, cultural wealth and delicious food and drink. Get to know this amazing land by visiting Paradores' luxury hotels in Cangas de Onís, Corias and Gijón.

Parador Cangas de Onís

Plan a getaway to one or more of these Paradores and wake up every day to incredible sea views! Why not follow the route we've prepared for you? Let's get started!

Parador de Aiguablava

The Parador stands high atop a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean. The windows offer sunrise photo opportunities that will leave you absolutely speechless.

Family holidays are made more enjoyable at Paradores in Spain. Many of these luxury hotels offer fantastic playgrounds which provide kids a great place to play, while parents can relax and pamper themselves in the sunshine.

Holidays in Paradores offer fun for the whole family. The surrounding areas are chock-full of possibilities for various day-trips and excursions. However, relaxing around the luxury hotel is also quite pleasant.

Marta and Ruben were married last 30th June in the elegant luxury hotel Parador La Granja de San Ildefonso, a spectacular venue for a noble and romantic Spanish wedding. The bride and groom are thrilled at how everything turned out on their special day.

If you want to learn about the different cultures that have populated Andalusia, Spain, throughout the centuries, this seven-day sightseeing route that follows the high speed train paths through five towns (Antequera, Nerja, Malaga, Carmona and Cordoba) is a fantastic option.

One of the many benefits of staying at the luxury hotels of the Paradores chain in Spain is that many of them occupy beautiful buildings of historic interest, making your visit even more interesting.Various Parador hotels were originally monasteries or convents, for example Parador de Cuenca, Parador de Chinchón