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The Paradores network has a practically unlimited capacity to offer you accommodations on any route you choose to follow through Spain. Nonetheless, the company has already put together a total of 26 packages of ready-made tours, lasting from three to seven nights, at very competitive prices so that you can crisscross the country following epic, historical or cultural themes. Should you decide to prepare your own tailor-made route, choosing your own arrival and departure dates and distributing your time freely, you can start from any of the ten proposals listed below and customize them at will.
Carmona |
The Legacy Of Andalusia
Under the name of ‘Legado Andalusí’, we have created the largest cultural tourism in the South of Spain, over a long itinerary covering more than 100 towns, all connected through such emblematic Paradores as those at Granada, Córdoba, Carmona, Jaén, Ronda, Málaga, Cádiz or Úbeda, among others. The trip not only allows you to explore unforgettable monuments such as the Alhambra in Granada, the Mosque in Córdoba, the Cathedral in Jaén or the historic town center of Cádiz, but also
to enjoy the charm of the “White Villages”, the exquisite jamón serrano (mountain-cured ham) prepared in the area or the coastline where the Atlantic blends with the Mediterranean.
Cangas de Onís |
The Way Of Saint James
A total of 18 Paradores can be found along the old French Road, following or close to the Coastal Route, and some of them are really exceptional. The Parador de San Marcos (in León), with its impressive Renaissance façade in carved stone, or the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos (in Santiago), considered the world’s oldest hotel with more than 5 centuries under its belt, are a clear example of the tourism-related establishments that a 21st-century pilgrim can find nowadays. Other Paradores located along this route propose unforgettable pleasures and excursions through medieval villages and landscapes of unspoiled nature, such as those at Bielsa, Cangas de Onís, Fuente Dé, Olite, Sos del Rey or Santillana del Mar.
Oropesa |
The Don Quixote Route
Don Quixote is the work of Spanish literature that is best known throughout the world. The adventures of its madcap hero traverse the region of La Mancha, very close to Madrid, in which it is still possible to find villages that retain their ancient flavor, as well as towns with spectacular monuments amid extremely beautiful natural settings. In order to follow in the footsteps of the ‘enlightened’ knight errant, you can trace his route by hopping from one Parador to another, stopping off in such charming locations as Almagro, Albacete, Alarcón, Cuenca, Toledo, Oropesa or Sigüenza. In this way, the modern traveler can take shelter in the convents, castles and palaces that already existed in the times of Cervantes, 400 years ago.
La Gomera |
The Canary Islands
Volcanic islands, endless beaches, unexpected wetlands, forests, ... the Canary Islands represent the bridge between Europe, Africa and America as well as Christopher Columbus’s first stop on his journey to the promised land, and offer visitors pure exoticism and virgin territory. Paradores has a presence on four of the islands and its unique location allows travelers to soak up the essence of each one. On Tenerife, there is a Parador high in the peaks of the Cañadas del Teide National Park, included on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. On La Palma, the green island, the network also has another refuge in the heart of nature and beside the ocean. On the beautiful islands of El Hierro and La Gomera, guests may feel that time is standing still while gazing hypnotized at the waves and the wind. By the end of the year, a fifth Parador will be operational in the Canaries, at Cruz de Tejeda, on the island of Gran Canaria.
Ciudad Rodrigo |
The Roman Silver Road
The Silver Road, along with the pilgrims’ route on the Way of Saint James, is Spain’s best-known cultural itinerary, as it links numerous cities of historic importance. Our journey begins on the Cantabrian Coast, in the city of Gijón, and finishes in the South, in Seville, where the silver extracted from the mines in the North was loaded onto Roman galleys to be taken down the Guadalquivir River. The route was solidly established with the building of a Roman Road (in the 2nd century BC) to make this the main means of communication in these regions until well into the 19th century. The Silver Road allows you to enjoy monumental Paradores such as Carmona, Zafra, Mérida, Cáceres, Plasencia, Zamora or León, among others.
Baiona |
Wine Territory
This route runs
between some of the country’s most important wine-producing regions (Denominaciones de Origen), where some of the wineries most highly rated by specialized publications such as the Parker Guide are located. At the same time, it runs through emblematic cities and impressive natural landscapes, taking the visitor through the vineyards of La Rioja, Navarre, Ribera del Duero, Toro, Monterrei, Valdeorras, Rias Baixas or Rueda, among others. There are numerous Paradores along the route where visitors can taste the wine and the region’s typical cuisine. Some of these include the Paradores at Soria, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Olite, Lerma, Zamora, Tordesillas, Verín, Santo Estevo, Monforte de Lemos, Baiona, Cambados or Tui.
Guadalupe |
The Discoverers’ Route
The Discoverers’ Route follows the steps of the noblemen born in the land of Extremadura who traveled to America in search of riches after its discovery. A route that is punctuated by the Paradores at Zafra (a 15th century castle), Mérida (a 17th century convent), Cáceres (a 14th century palace), Plasencia (15th and 17th century convents), Guadalupe (15th century hospital) and Trujillo (16th century convent). A journey filled with history and art, where visitors will enjoy everything from the Roman monuments at Mérida to the Collegiate Church of the Virgin of Candlemas at Zafra, a mixture of Gothic and Baroque buildings, plus the impressive historical centers of Cáceres or Trujillo.
Salamanca |
Monumental Cities
For those looking to steep themselves in history, this could be the trip of a lifetime. The ancient Kingdom of Castile encompasses some of the most important monumental cities in Spain, many of which have been declared World Heritage sites. Paradores has emblematic buildings in all of these cities located approximately one hour from Madrid: Toledo, Salamanca, Ciudad Rodrigo, Ávila, Segovia, La Granja, Chinchón, Sigüenza and Cuenca. Their streets, Jewries, cathedrals, museums, shops and restaurants are a journey back to the Spain of centuries ago and give travelers a clear idea of the centuries-long grandeur of this country; an empire on which the sun never set.
Aiguablava |
The Mediterranean Coast
Those who love the sun and the beaches of the Mediterranean will find what they’re looking for at Paradores, along with very interesting historical monuments. The network has establishments all along the Mediterranean coastline. A journey from Gerona to Málaga replete with the beaches and coves that have made the Costa Brava, the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol famous. Visitors can stop along the way at unforgettable establishments such as Aiguablava, on a cliff overlooking the fishermen’s coves; Tortosa, on the delta of the Ebro River; Benicarló, with a view of the ocean; El Saler, surrounded by dunes in the middle of the Albufera Natural Park in Valencia; Jávea, where you can watch the sun rise over the sea from your bed; and finally, Nerja and Málaga Golf, in Andalusia, where visitors can enjoy the sea and the fried fish.
Bielsa |
Through The Pyrenees
Exuberant nature and Spain’s most interesting Romanesque architecture. The Pyrenees offer a burst of colors, with their changing forests cut through with lakes and rivers and dotted with smaller stone villages, antique churches and attractive sacred art. This mountain chain which joins France and Spain starts in Catalonia. There, before setting out for the summit, visitors will enjoy a stop at the Cardona Parador (medieval castle). The route continues with a trip through the mountains with stops at the Paradores in Seu d’Urgell (a convent blended with an impressive modern construction) Vielha, Artíes, Bielsa (all mountain shelters), Sos del Rey Católico (spectacular medieval villa) and Hondarribia (fortress at the French border
on the Bay of Biscay).
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