www.discoverportugal2day.com
The luxurious Parador at Leon
|
The history of the Paradores dates back to the
beginning of the last century. Commissioned by the government in 1910 to
create a network of hotels for travellers, the Marquis de la Vega Inclán, beginning with the building of a hotel in the Gredos Mountains, set the ball rolling for what is now known as the Paradores de España network. Since the
opening of the Parador de Gredos, the tradition has grown, and the
formation of a Board of Paradores has established a palpable
commitment to preserving historical buildings such as castles, palaces and
convents and their surroundings while providing luxurious and idyllic
accommodation for visitors to Spain, the Canary Islands and the Spanish
cities in North Africa. The hotels themselves offer the traveller the
chance to step into the history of Iberia, to eat and sleep in the same
building as some of the most important people in the region's history, at
a price which by international standards is modest.
One of the
benefits of building these hotels in areas deemed unprofitable to private
owners is that invariably these areas are unspoiled and in magnificent
locations. For that
extra bit of cultural exposure, most of the Paradores has a restaurant
offering the whole range of regional delights, from the “Salmorejo
cordobés” (cold vegetables soup) of Cordoba to the stately wines of
pontevedra. Hostelling
en luxe, backpacking without the backpack or simply wishing to complete
the visit to Spain or its neighbours in style, the list of Paradores is
extensive enough to provide for most regions you would care to
name. Links to
the Paradores with their gradings:
If you
want, we can assist you in your choice of Paradores. We can also make your
reservations for you.
The stately Parador at Chinchon Prices range according to the grade of Parador. They may Palso vary according to season. You may obtain additional information from Manor Houses of Portugal by completing the form on any page of their site. |
Below is a map detailing the location of each Parador. The main roads are also marked to help you plan your route from Parador to Parador. Detailed directions are given on the individual page of each Parador if you click on the link in the table above.
Planning your holiday is simplified when you plan to stay in Paradores
Service is very good and uniform throughout the various locations
Meals are excellent
Directions to the Paradores are well marked
Paradores are conveniently located throughout the country
For suggestions click here
MORE INFO ON MAINLAND PORTUGAL
Creation Date: 13 Aug 2003
Last Updated: 04 Jan 2004
Maintained by Thomas J. Sullivan
MA
Enhanced for Microsoft Explorer 5.0
Go to the Paris
GeoCities
