Lodged in the heart of one of the most beautiful Gothic-civil complexes in Europe, the Parador de Olite occupies the oldest wing of the majestic palace-castle of the kings of Navarre, built in the Middle Ages and amplified in the 15th c. by Carlos III the Noble.

 

The balance between architecture and decoration in its rooms will take you to another age. Magnificent towers and battlements, galleries and arcades decorated with beautiful stained-glass windows, and details such as suits of armour, tapestries and cast-iron lamps, and coffered ceilings; here in Olite everything is bewitchment and fantasy to make you feel like a medieval noble.

A stone’s throw from France, on the very band, is Charles V’s castle, which houses the Parador de Hondarribia. A 10th-century construction used for military defence on the River Bidasoa, which explains the thick walls and the height of the building, where the Catholic Monarchs, the Emperor Charles V, Philip IV and V, and even Velázquez himself stayed. It contains treasures such as the tapestries designed by Rubens on the theme of the History of Achilles.

 

Important: The historical character of the building makes its pedestrian access present some difficulties. If you have any mobility problems, please contact the Parador, where they will inform you of the best way to access.

The Parador de Tortosa is next to Zuda Castle. It is a new building that’s fully integrated complex of historical buildings, which is notable for its high walls and large Gothic windows, and which has spacious and comfortable rooms, an outdoor swimming pool and elegant rooms for meetings and events. Its elevated location offers a beautiful view of the Ebro Delta and the historic-artistic complex of the beautiful city of Tortosa.

The Parador de Ribadeo offers an excellent viewpoint over the estuary, a Galician mansion at the mouth of the river Eo, which is located in a beautiful fishing and tourist village, surrounded by greenery and overlooking the sea. This magnificent location, on the border between Galicia and Asturias, will let you enjoy unique views of the Galician landscape, the Ribadeo or Eo estuary and the small Asturian villages on the other side of the river. In the hotel, the marine, elegant and well-tended style predominates. The rooms are cosy and the panoramic views, as well as those you´ll discover from the dining room, are splendid. Don’t miss the chance to try the exquisite traditional Galician cuisine, with dishes such as empanada (a local style of pie), lacón (pork shoulder), seafood and Galician wines.

The Parador de Monforte de Lemos stands in the heart of the town, within the Monastery of San Vicente do Pino and the Palace of the Condes de Lemos, which together with the medieval keep form the Monumental Complex of San Vicente do Pino.

 

The old rooms of the palace are now home to the common areas and salons of the Parador, while the guestrooms are organised around the majestic Neoclassical cloister of the monastery. The Parador also has a gym, jacuzzi and a beautiful outdoor swimming pool that, thanks to its location on a hill, offers amazing views over the Ribeira Sacra.

In the center of this naval and military town by the sea, in the emblematic neighborhood known as La Magdalena, stands the Parador de Ferrol, a stately home with a nautical air. The hotel is a typical Galician mansion with white glass-enclosed balconies, surrounded by a delightful maritime atmosphere. The décor features nautical elements, including maps of the world and navigation instruments. Surprises include an old ship's lantern by the main staircase. Some of the spacious guest rooms offer a view of the port and magical spots in various places around the hotel reveal magnificent panoramic views of the arsenal buildings and the ría.

The Parador de Costa da Morte, built into a hill and designed to blend into the green Galician landscape, offers a magnificent balcony onto the end of the world and is one of the latest inclusions in the Paradores Network.

 

Looking out over Lourido Beach and a short distance from Cape Fisterra, the interior of the Parador is a prolongation of its extraordinary setting. The design of each room is based on the organic natural forms to be found in the Costa da Morte. Designs that are both timeless and welcoming, that transmit calm and wellbeing, and that allow you to enjoy spectacular views of the sea.