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The guitar, the classic guitar, also known as the Spanish guitar, has become a symbol of Spanish culture. The origins of the guitar are quite vague. From Paradores, we want to introduce you to this magical musical instrument that represents somehow our country, Spain, our music and our musical spirit. Shall we get to know a bit more about it?

Spain has a huge variety of cities where to go. Urban tourism is one of the most chosen ones by Spanish people. The cultural and gastronomic offer they provide makes you want to visit them. Also the beauty and History inside their streets mixed with the urbanization they've experienced gives them a more enchanting feeling. If you are planning to go on an urban getaway in Spain, Paradores tells you which are the cities Spanish people prefer and the Paradores hotels they have near them.

Have you ever heard of Laguardia? Or maybe have you ever heard of La Rioja Alavesa? If you haven't, then you should pay attention. In the south of Álava, in the Basque country, there is an old city whose name is Laguardia. It is placed in the region known as la Rioja Alavesa.

An extraordinary building, elegantly ancient. The jewel of Galician Renaissance architecture. The oldest hotel in Europe stays vigilant in Praza Do Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela, right next to Santiago's Cathedral, where all the pilgrims and itinerants from The Way of Saint James look forward to reach.

The National Prado Museum is one of the most famous artistic centres in the capital city of Spain, and quite well-known in the world. It is definitely a must in your visit to Madrid as its works and all the History that holds are part of general knowledge and culture. Right in the Paseo del Prado, this elegant building comes into sight of the people walking along the way.

Bielsa, a little village in the Sobrarbe region, in Huesca, awaits you. This beautiful natural spot is surrounded by the water flow of the Cinca River and the Barrosa River. A mountain place coloured in green where just some kilometres away welcomes France.

The Guadiana river flows under the bridge and connects Spain with its neighbour, Portugal. Fresh soft air filled with humidity runs over the Andalusian white historical centre of Ayamonte. This quiet fishermen village occupies a plain territory so close to the Atlantic Ocean. In the highest part of it, up in the mount of Guadiana, we find the lovely Parador de Ayamonte.

Did you know that in Spain Autumn is the season for mushrooms to bloom and people to go pick them up? It's quite common for Spanish people to go during the weekend to some forests around where to find some nice eatable mushrooms. The areas of Madrid, Soria, Vizcaya and Navarra are common places for it.

The Canary Islands are just perfect. It is not only because of the beauty of them, because of the variety of nature you can find or because of their paradisiac beaches and lovely people. All of this makes them be so much special, but they have a key point: the good weather. It does not matter the day, the season or the month, but the Canary Islands can boast of having such a nice and warm weather all year long.

Winter is almost here, let's enjoy this season as much as possible. Travelling in winter has its charm, and Spain is a great place to do it. We have plenty of places to go and make the best of the season. You can enjoy the soft weather of the Mediterranean coast or the Canary Islands, or maybe go skiing on the Pyrenees, or doing rural tourism in the inland. We have selected 10 ideal destinations where our Paradores are that will let you discover and enjoy Spain in winter. Let's go for them!

Castilla y León is universally recognised by its unique cities. They are all so genuine and pure, and they keep their own history inside every stone, wall and buildings. One of the things they all have in common is the magnificence of their Cathedrals. All these cathedrals have become the representative symbol of them, being an architectonical and historical gift. Paradores wants you to enjoy the beauty of this impressive constructions, and that's why we have one Parador either inside the city or close to it.

Travelling from Madrid to León is now easier than ever. We feel very happy and proud of Spanish Transportation Net to warmly welcome the new Spanish High Speed Rail (AVE) going from Madrid to León and back. Now those two cities are closer and it's the moment to visit the city of León and stay at our Parador de León.