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National Geographic magazine has chosen the " medieval gems of Spain worth discovering". Villages with cobbled streets, historic walled centres and old convents and palaces where you can also find a Parador. Come and discover these nine Paradors and learn about their history. 

Would you like to enjoy the tranquillity of a unique natural environment with little traffic? In this article we would like to invite you to breathe pure air at the Parador de Gredos. This iconic building, the first of the Parador Network, is located in the heart of the Sierra de Gredos, an exceptional setting of endless forests and high rocky peaks.

Are you looking forward to enjoying yourself this summer? At Paradores we want to do our bit to help you enjoy a few dreamy days away from the monotony. There are an infinite number of options at our hotels for you to decide how you want to spend your greatest holidays. Cool down in our incredible swimming pools, travel with your family (or with your pet) or make the most of your adventurous spirit: these are just some of our suggestions.

Winter is coming to an end, the days are getting longer and temperatures are spring-like. For many people, this is the best time of year for travelling, as the good weather allows all kinds of excursions and it is not as hot as in summer. In addition, visits and excursions are far more exclusive as there are not as many travellers as in the summer. If you are looking for a break to start the spring, we suggest 10 Paradors, ideal for enjoying nature, interesting cultural visits or relaxing in a spa. Are you coming?

Fancy a trip to see one of the most impressive monuments of Catalan architecture? A spectacular ensemble that you cannot possibly envisage until you are inside? La Seu Vella will capture your heart. Just walking around and seeing this architectural marvel with its well-kept surroundings will transport you back to the time when it was built. What's more, if you stay at the Parador de Lleida, you can get there easily, as it's only a 4-minute drive or a 10-minute walk away.

From Isabel II to Alfonso XIII, the kings and queens of Spain made Santander and San Sebastián their summer resting places. When the heat turned Madrid into an uninhabitable city, the Royal Family would pack their bags to seek solace on the Cantabrian coast. The two northern capitals still retain that elegant air carved out by the predilection of kings and queens.

The great river reaches its zenith in the delta, a place brimming with life and serenity. The Ebro Delta Natural Park exudes a breathtaking beauty where time seems to have stood still.

The Ebro extends its domain among the wetlands that reflect the flight of birds like mirrors. The river's flow is immense. Filled with water, it meanders weaving a beautiful green mantle that reaches its perfection in the delta where it creates one of the most beautiful spots in the Mediterranean.