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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 Galicia, Spain
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Coruña Province, Ferrol |
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Coruña Province, Santiago de Compostela |
| Lugo
Province, Monforte de Lemos |
Lugo
Province, Ribadeo |
| Lugo
Province, Vilalba |
Ourense
Province, Nogueira de Ramuín |
| Ourense
Province, Verín |
Ourense
Province, Monterrei |
| Pontevedra
Province, Pontevedra |
Pontevedra
Province, Baiona |
| Pontevedra
Province, Cambados |
Pontevedra
Province, Tui |
| Charming
Hotels & Bed & Breakfasts in Galicia |
Paradores
of Spain |
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A range
of luxurious hotels in the lovely and green Galicia region of Spain,
set in traditional, historic and modern buildings and all offering the
same luxurious comfort, astounding views and quality and tasty regional
cuisine and wines! |
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Rural
& Charming Hotels & Bed & Breakfasts in Galicia
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Parador
de Ferrol, A Coruña Province |
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A Galician
mansion, set in the heart of Ferrol, an attractive seafaring city, this
hotel has glassed balconies and a very special maritime setting.
With nautical decor in the public rooms, including world maps and sailing
instruments, and a beautiful old boat lantern on the main staircase, the
maritime theme is carried throughout the Parador. Some rooms have
balconies with beautiful viewpoints over the port. The restaurant
offers a large and varied selection of exquisite Galician cuisine. The
most typical dishes are squid in mugardesa paprika sauce, Coruña-style
monkfish and Ferrol soup. Traditional Ferrol cake is a must on the dessert
menu ....
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Parador
de Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña Province |
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This Parador
is in a former Royal Hospital and a late 15th Century pilgrim's hostel,
and is considered to be the oldest hotel in the world. Combining
art, tradition and history, and the goal of pilgrims and the emblem of
St. James, the Hostal dos Reis Católicos is located in the Plaza
do Obradoiro and together with the cathedral is one of the world's most
remarkable and visited urban locations. The hotel is luxurious and
beautiful and has four cloisters, splendid bedrooms, elegant and comfortable
public rooms, and two restaurants - the restaurant Dos Reis, select and
sedate, and the restaurant Enxebre, with a more informal ambience, offering
traditional Galician cooking. Seafood and fish recently caught in the Atlantic,
local meat and cheeses are some of the first quality products on offer,
not forgetting the local wines and liquors...
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Parador
de Monforte de Lemos, Lugo Province |
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In the
highest area of the town of Monforte de Lemos is a monumental group of
buildings of San Vicente do Pino, including the Torre del Homenaje, the
monastery of San Vicente do Pino and the Palace of the Counts of Lemos.
The last two of these historic buildings houses the Parador de Monforte
de Lemos. The monastery dates from the 9th century, although the
present building, on the same site, was built in the 17th century in the
Neoclassical style. The hotel has a beautiful central cloister with
fine stonework. The guest rooms are distributed around the central
cloister and also in an annex known as the Casa del Monte Fuerte.
The restaurant offers traditional Galician cuisine, including excellent
trout or eels, and game such as venison and hare. Lacón con grelos
(a pork and vegetable stew) with chorizo sausage; zorza sausage, tripe,
and octopus Feira style are other typical local dishes ...
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| Parador
de Ribadeo, Lugo Province |
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In a magnificent
location on the Ribadeo estuary, the Parador is a traditional Galician
country house. Its excellent location next to the coast of Asturias,
on the border between Galicia and Asturias makes it an ideal spot for holidaymakers
and sailors. Enjoy unique views of the surrounding landscape, the
Ribadeo estuary and the small Asturias villages on the bank of the river.
The guest rooms are spacious and comfortable and some have wonderful views.
The restaurant offers traditional Galician cooking with dishes such as
empanada (pie), lacon (boiled ham), seafood and local soups ...
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| Parador
de Vilalba, Lugo Province |
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This hotel
is a combination of a 15th century medieval tower, home of the Andrades,
the counts of Vilalba, and a new stone building in the style of a Galician
Country House, or Pazo, in the centre of the "Terra Chá" area.
6 of the bedrooms, in medieval style, are located in the tower, while the
balance of the rooms are in the newer building, all offering comfort and
space. In the restaurant, savour Lacón con grelos (ham stew
with greens), Raxo pie, beef kebab Don Nuño, roscón de Vilalba
(local cake), San Simón cheese... And at Christmas time, the star
of the table is a Vilalba capon, roast in the medieval style ...
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| Parador
de Sto. Estevo, Nogueira de Ramuín, Ourense Province |
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In an
area of wonderful natural beauty, this hotel is a former Benedictine monaster,
right in the heart of the Ribiera Sacra, where the rivers Miño and
Sil converge. The monastery styles range from Romanesque to Baroque,
and the building has three cloisters (one Romanesque, one Gothic and one
Renaissance style). This building was declared a Historic and Artistic
Monument in 1923. All guest rooms are different, some with impressive
views over the surrounding landscape and the valleys of the river Sil.
The restaurant with terrace is situated by the chestnut forest, and there
is a café with terrace in the entrance cloister. The Parador
is surrouded by beautiful gardens to rest and relax ...
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| Parador
de Verín, Ourense Province |
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In the
style of a Galician pazo (or country house), this Parador is situated in
Monterrei, just 2 kms from Verín on the Madrid-Benavente-Vigo road.
Located opposite the medieval fortress of Monterrei, the hotel has lovely
views of the castle, of Verín, and also the vineyards in the valley.
Some of the hotel's guest rooms have views of the pool and lovely gardens.
In the restaurant Hake Galician style and filloas a la crema (cream-filled
pastries) flavoured with eau-de-vie are good examples of the dishes on
offer ...
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| Parador
Castillo de Monterrei, Ourense Province |
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The Parador
de Monterrei is located atop what many historians consider the largest
acropolis in Galicia. Defensive site, pilgrim hospital...over the centuries,
this location has been put to a number of different uses. The guest
rooms of this enchanting hotel offer the best view in the area. The Parador's
architectural layout makes it possible for guests to stay in the former
Palacio de los Condes (Palace of the Counts - 7 rooms) or the Casa Rectoral
(Parsonage - 5 guest rooms), both situated within the walled site. The
Parador is located in Monterreal fortress, 2 km from Verín on the
Madrid–Benavente–Vigo road, National Highway 525.This historic hotel is
a travel destination in itself......
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| Parador
de Pontevedra, Pontevedra Province |
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The Parador
is in a former 16th Century Renaissance Palace, formerly the residence
of the Counts of Maceda, located in the historic centre of Pontevedra.
Combining regal and noble lines with references to a rural retreat, this
is the perfect place to explore the many beaches and coves and historic
attractions of the area. The public rooms are spacious and furnished
with antiques, and have relaxing views of the lovely garden. The
restaurant, like the other public areas, is regally furnished and local
meats and fish are accompanied by the unique albariño whites, wines
of I Ribeiro and Mencía reds ...
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| Parador
de Baiona, Pontevedra Province |
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On the
Monterreal peninsula is a walled fortress, overlooking the sea, which is
one of the most unique Paradores. A combination of medieval fortress
and seigniorial Gallegan architecture, the hotel has an impressive viewpoint
above the sea, within a walled enclosure. The public rooms are stylish
and contain decorative features from different eras. The spacious
bedrooms, many with spectacular sea views, are comfortable and welcoming.
The restaurant in the Parador offers a wide range of dishes including,
sea bass with razor clams in rapini sauce, shell fish dishes, tarta de
Santiago (Galician almond tart), and filloas (Galician pancakes) ...
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| Parador
de Cambados, Pontevedra Province |
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Located
in the green landscapes of the Rías Baixas, on the Ría de
Arousa, the former Pazo de Bazán, now a lovely hotel, was an ancestral
mansion built in the 17th century. On the Gallegan coast, which is
dotted with beaches, numerous country houses and pine trees, the parador
in is the centre of the village of Cambados, and is only a short distance
from the Isla de la Toxa. The hotel has a pretty interior courtyard,
and public rooms feature stone columns, beams and wooden ceilings.
There are lovely gardens and an inviting swimming pool to relax and revilve.
In the restaurant enjoy the Gallegan empanadas (breaded dishes) including
breaded cockles, and other delicious seafood and fish dishes such as lenguado
al Albariño (sole cooked in Albariño wine) ...
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| Parador
de Tui, Pontevedra Province |
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On the
Portuguese border in the historic city of Tui, this hotel is a reproduction
of a Pazo, or Galician Country House, set in a beautiful, green landscape
of mountains and rivers. An ideal spot for sports and nature activities,
the hotel has granite walls and floors, and beams and staircases of a local
chestnut wood, recreating the typical pazo of the area. Gentle colours
and beautiful rustic furniture complete the atmosphere. The garden
is green and lush, with a lovely swimming pool. In the restaurant,
enjoy beef from Galicia, fish, rice with lobster, hake with Albariño
wine, exquisite lampreys Tudense style, angulas al ajillo (eels, in season
only), and San Ero cake ...
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