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The Undiscovered Paradors Of Spain
o matter which season you The word "parador" literally
choose for travelling, means "stopping place". Paradors
there is nothing more form a chain of historic
delightful than a Spanish buildings converted into lodging
vacation. This is truly a top places all around the country.
destination providing something They stretch from Galicia in the
for everyone, whether you're North West through Catalonia to
after beaches or sweeping plains, Andalusia in the south, the
lively clubs or impressive Canary Islands and to the Spanish
cathedrals. cities of North Africa.
It is much more than just bull It was the idea of the Royal
fighting, bull running, flamenco Tourist Commissioner Marques de
and tomato fights that make this la Vega-Inclan in 1926 to set up
small country so exotic. paradors in places of special
Spaniards have always tried their interest or remote locations with
best to make the country two purposes.
attractive and unforgettable for
tourists. Firstly, it would help provide
inexpensive accommodation to
Spain has the usual selection of travellers in remote areas.
modern hotels and hostels, but if Secondly, it would keep all the
you travel off the beaten track run-down monuments and historic
you can easily discover many buildings in good condition which
alternative kinds of tourist would otherwise be left to fall
accommodation. apart.
Within this category, the Spanish You can call it an irony of fate,
paradors particularly stand out. but nowadays paradors are
respectable high-standard hotels
with all mod cons. They preserve 9th century enclosure, conceals a
their previous elegance and at 2nd century tower and an 11th
the same time ensure your century church along with
absolute comfort. The Spanish spectacular bedrooms, some with
parador is also where you will four-poster beds. Located on a
discover Spanish cuisine of the vantage point of the fortified
highest calibre. town and inside the solid stone
walls, we find furniture inspired
So, if you like to be pampered from medieval times in the
and realise that staying at one drawing rooms.
of Spanish paradors is just what
you have always wanted, the next 2) Then, it may be a Monastery or
step is deciding what kind of a Medieval Hospital, where walls
parador will make the most of have been oozing religious spirit
your holidays. for many centuries.
Below are just a few of the many Example: Guadalupe - the 15th
options available to tourists. century hospital of St. John the
Each suggestion is accompanied by Baptist reflects religious spirit
an example - one of paradors of absorption and reflection on
offered by Keytel International, the former Monastery of Nuestra
the UK's only official Seňora de Guadalupe. The
representative for the Spanish unique orchard forming the
Paradores. garden, its secluded swimming
pool, arcade and white walls,
1) Perhaps you wish to enjoy the announce the spacious interior,
atmosphere of Medieval Spain, whose bedrooms recall the
staying in a medieval castle. original religious function.
Example: Cardona - the fortified 3) You may prefer a stay in the
Spanish countryside with 4) If you are not a fan of
colourful views of Spanish history and ancient architecture,
landscape and fresh country food. you are free to choose a parador
This option is gaining in built in the modern style.
popularity as tourists wish to Located in areas of great natural
leave the busy city life behind. beauty, close to entertainments
and shopping centres they are
Example: Keytel Int. offers a built to accommodate modern
great number of country-side requirements and convenience.
paradors. One of them is located
in Albacete, in central Spain, Example: El Hierro - The Parador
near to Madrid Airport, La Mancha is located on the most recent and
Country House. The stamp of least populated of the Canary
Cervantes influences the Islands. This is also the place,
character of this Parador, the where up until a century ago, the
calmness of its luxuriant garden, "O" meridian line passed through.
its swimming pool, and attractive The Parador rises up, by the sea,
corridor. Its décor offers the with whitewashed walls and wooden
privacy and calm necessary to balconies. Comfortable bedrooms
escape from daily routine in complement an interior with an
relaxed working sessions in the elegant, colonial tone along with
Sancho Panza and Dulcinea rooms. a garden with a swimming pool.
The local cuisine covers These unique buildings create the
everything from "pisto manchego" perfect atmosphere for your
(fried vegetables), partridge in holiday, matched only by the
"escabeche" sauce and a welcome you will receive from the
puff-pastry sweet, "Miguelitos de Spanish people. For further
la Roda". reading on the paradors of Spain,
go to
http://www.keytel.co.uk/parador.p
hp where you can browse over 100 I wish you a great time during
Spanish paradors to suit all your holiday. Good luck!
tastes.
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