If there is one season of the year that is perfect for planning getaways, it is spring. With a mild climate, the idea of exploring our territory is even more attractive, especially if you take into account all the options that Paradores offers. Whether you are looking for an environment to relax, to enjoy the culture, to revitalize and care for body and mind, or even to delve into history, you will always find something to suit your preferences. In addition, you will find the perfect complement for a rounded getaway in our restaurants.

The most romantic month of the year has arrived. A unique opportunity to celebrate Valentine's Day and enjoy a few days of relaxation, good weather, Spanish culture and, why not say it, love. Now is the time to plan a getaway to the unspoilt paradises surrounding our establishments.

Do you know what would be an essential plan that you mustn't miss this autumn? Exploring some of the marvellous forests of Spain. At this time of year, you can enjoy amazing experiences for your senses. This is the time when nature is at its best, in shades of ochre, brown, red and gold. Perfect for enjoying in its purest state from one of our Paradors, set in idyllic surroundings. Destinations from where legends and history emerge. Follow leafy trails to connect with the land and with yourself.

You will have heard of them. For their historical relevance, for their privileged and idyllic location, for their character, for their charm, for their fascinating surroundings, for what they hide inside, for the stories concealed in their walls and for the secrets they keep. There are many reasons to consider them indispensable and, of course, unforgettable.

 If you've got a plan, Paradores has got a terrace for you. June is the month of these spaces where friendships are forged, the first coffee of the day is drunk, the last drink at night... where great stories start, small things are enjoyed and summer time. The privileged sites where Paradores are located: medieval fortresses, the beachfront, parks, palaces, convents... all offer spectacular terraces in summer. Exclusive outdoor areas for which an intense programme of activities has been designed. 

There's still time to plan a route to a few of our Paradores in Galicia. Delight in landscapes where there is always something green, viewpoints overlooking the breaking waves of the Atlantic, fortresses that become cozy hideaways and seafood like no other in the world. Enjoy a Galician getaway and explore a land of legends, landscapes and the cuisine of both land and sea! 

1. Parador de Pontevedra

Still not sure where to begin your travels with Paradores this year? Having trouble making up your mind? Need a bit of inspiration to decide which of our enchanting hotels to choose? 

Here are the 10 Paradores that received the highest ratings in 2015* from our Amigos de Paradores members. The loyalty club for our hotels and restaurants now has over 700,000 members.

They emerge in the middle of the ocean as a protective barrier of the littoral, a natural containment against the untamed Atlantic. It has the most beautiful beach in the world, found in the Cíes, the cold Caribbean of the Atlantic, and the largest laurel forest on the continent. And its sea depths are a natural wonder. Here you will find Rodas, the best beach of the world (The Guardina, 2007)

An enchanting hotel in Portugal: Casa da Ínsua, located in Penalva do Castelo, was built as a baroque-style manor house in the 18th century. It boasts 35 historic rooms, each named for one of the figures that formed part of the life and development of a building that is unique in its area. A Parador in Portugal looks forward to welcoming you.

One step away, the cliff. The sea roars and extends its murmur to the rooms, from where you can see the precipice and the vastness of the ocean. Three of the most amazing Paradores stand on three peninsulas. Like balconies hanging over the sea.

Parador de Baiona