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A Selection
of Boutique, Charming, Rural Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts & Paradores
in all Regions of Spain
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The
Paradores of Cataluña, Spain
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A
range of luxurious hotels in the Cataluña region of Spain,
set in traditional, historic and modern buildings and all offering the
same luxurious comfort, astounding views and quality and wonderful regional
cuisine!
Also
see: Rural
& Charming Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts in Cataluña |
Barcelona
Province, Cardona |
Barcelona
Province, Vic |
Girona
Province, Begur |
Pyrenees,
Lleida Province, Artíes |
Pyrenees,
Lleida Province, La Seu D'Urgell |
Pyrenees,
Lleida Province, Vielha |
Tarragona
Province, Tortosa |
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Parador
de Cardona, Barcelona Province |
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This Parador
is located on a headland in a 9th century fortified enclosure, alongside
the 11th century Minyona tower and an 11th century church with characteristic
features from the surrounding Catalan Romanesque. The locatin of the hotel
offers exceptional panoramic views over the city and the fertile lands
bathed by the River Cardoner. Some of the hotel's guest room have
charming canopy beds. Pits, towers, walls and gothic features combine with
a predominantly comfortable décor and Catalan-inspired mediaeval
furnishings. Catalan cuisine is served in the restaurant of the Parador,
including aubergine terrine with pig’s trotters, selections of sausages
and especially barbecue dishes with the braised lamb shoulder a highlight
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Parador
de Vic-Sau, Vic, Barcelona Province |
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The hotel
is a typical Masia of the area, situated in one of the most beautiful natural
settings, in the Osona Area. As a backdrop, the Guillerías
mountains, and the Sau reservoir at its feet, making for lovely views.
The peaceful scenery is ideal for outdoor and adventure sports and for
visiting very old Romanesque churches. With this being the closest
Parador to Barcelona (82 km. by motorway), one can visit this cosmopolitan
city and return every day. The hotel has a well-tended garden,
rooms with terrace and a magnificent swimming pool with exceptional views,
and spacious, comfortable lounges. In the restaurant, you can sample
the traditional gastronomy of the Osona region including the famous cold
cuts of the area, accompanied by coca de Mosen (local bread) with tomato,
escudella i carn d'olla (similar to a stew, soup as a starter and meat
and vegetables as the main dish), butifarra de Vic (blood sausage), seafood
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Parador
de Tortosa, Tarragona Province |
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The hotel
is a former 10th Century Castle, right in the centre of the Ebro valley,
and sheltered by the Beceite mountains, providing stunning views from the
gardens, pool and balconies of the hotel. Located in the upper part
of the town, its adds its own beauty to the attractions of the area.
Abderramán III decided to build the fortress which now houses La
Zuda (well), and four splendid Catalan Gothic windows. The interior
decor of the hotel reflects a predominantly Christian, baronial style,
with traditional furniture and wooden beams. Within the arabesque-decorated
walls the dining room stands out with its Gothic windows. In the
restaurant, sit by one of the Gothic windows and enjoy the rice dishes,
the anguila en suc, the suquet de peix (fish stew) or the local pastries,
pastissets and garrofetas....
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Parador
de Aiguablava, Begur, Girona Province |
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Surrounded
by pine trees and overlooking the sea, this parador is situated in the
unique Punta D'es Muts enclave. Guests can enjoy unspoilt landscapes,
coves and beautiful beaches, and it is an ideal location for outdoor activities
and sports, or just relaxing walks through nature. The hotel has
a gym, swimming poola nd sauna. The rooms have spectacular views
overlooking the ocean. In the restaurant, enjoy the ‘ampurdanesa’
cuisine, whose typical dishes include sea urchins, baked snails and chicken
and lobster stew. During the summer, dishes can be sampled on the beach
alongside the restaurant ...
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Parador
de Artíes, Lleida Province. Pyrenees |
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Beautifully
sited amongst the Catalan Pyrenees in Val D’Arán, only 7 kms from
Baqueira, a spectacular landscape can be viewed from this Parador, including
winter snow-capped mountains, forests and summertime greenery. In
keeping with the local architectural style, the hotel occupies the Casa
de D. Gaspar de Portolá, named after the man who discovered California.
The hotel's welcoing rooms are the ideal place for rest and relaxation,
and the surroundings offer outdoor activities. In the Parador's restaurant,
the cuisine is influenced by regional specialities such as olla aranesa
(stew), trucha a la llosa (local trout dish), civet de jabalí (wild
boar stew) and pescajus de Arties (brandy flavoured pancakes)...
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Parador
de la Seu D'Urgell, Lleida Province, Pyrenees |
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Located
in a monumental and natural setting, alongside the Romanesque cathedral
of La Seu d-Urgell, this hotel is a perfect location for hikers, mountain
lovers and tourists who wish to be closer to Andorra. The world-famous
Parc Olímpic del Segre Canoeing Championships are held here in the
summer. The interior has an ancient Renaissance cloister and a pleasant
indoor swimming pool, seventy-nine rooms, sauna, solarium, coffee shop,
air conditioning in all rooms... making this Parador a tempting offer of
accommodation from which to explore the most beautiful and attractive areas
of the Catalan Pyrenees. In the restaurant of the Parador ‘Alt Urgell’,
which has direct access form both the street and the hotel itself, guests
and non-guests alike can taste the delicacies and flavours of these Leridian
lands ...
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Parador
de Vielha, Lleida Province, Pyrenees |
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Located
in the Arán valley in the Catalan Pyrenees, this hotel is in an
area of unparalled beauty. The area is ideal for ramblers, nature
lovers and skiers, and the hotel's rooms offer unbeatable mountain views.
Many of the hotel's guest rooms have views over the valley and terrace.
The circular restaurant offers even more spectacular views and serves
olla aranesa (a local stew), wild boar and pescajus (pancakes) with cream.
Come to the Parador de Vielha for an unforgettable experience. Let the
beauties of the Arán valley bewitch you, and come and relax in the
Spa of the Parador ...
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