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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 La Rioja, Spain:
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A range
of luxurious hotels in La Rioja, some in historic buildings, such
as castles, palaces, monasteries or convents, some in more modern buildings
... but all offering the same luxurious comfort and quality and delicious
regional cuisine and, of course, the exquisite wines of La Rioja...
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Parador
de Calahorra, Calahorra  |
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A
wonderful contrast of red brick, against the clear waters of the River
Ebro and Cidacos Valley, this beautiful Parador has a lush garden, full
of flowers and palm trees, and is part of one of the most important and
historical buildings in La Rioja. The building's features include
huge doorways, windows and blinds with smooth interior lines and obvious
medieval decorative influences. Guest rooms are comfortable and attractivie.
In the restaurant, the Riojan cuisine is based on the quality of the ingredients
produced in the region. Its specialities include, vegetable stew, pochas
(haricot bean stew), lamb chops with peppers, and pears or peaches cooked
in wine ...
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Parador
de Sto. Domingo Bernardo de Fresneda, Sto. Domingo de la Calzada  |
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Just 800 metres from
the historic centre of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, located in the former
convent of San Francisco, this Parador is an ideal base for nature rambles,
and discovery the history of the area. The Parador is a training
school for high quality professionals, making full use of the experience,
technology and business know-how accumulated in its 78 years, and thus
contributes to maintaining its position as leader of the Spanish tourism
sector. The restaurant offers the local Piquillo peppers, roast ribs
of lamb from the Cameros mountains, mixed Ribera vegetables, cod Rioja
style, Santo Domingo cake and the famous Rioja wines with Denomination
of Origin ...
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| Parador
de Sto. Domingo de la Calzada, Sto. Domingo de la Calzada |
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In the heart of Santo Domingo
de la Calzada, this Parador is housed in a 12th Century former hospital,
next to the Cathedral, built to house the pilgrims on the St James' way.
The majestic lounges and vestibule are regal and elegant in style, with
gothic arches and coffered celings. Furnishings are in bright colours,
blue and white, leading to tastefully decorated guest rooms, some with
canopied beds. In the Parador's restaurant, the local red peppers
must be sampled, especially stuffed, whether with black pudding or other
foods. The mixed vegetable platters are a famous product of this excellent
farming region. And naturally, everything is accompanied by the excellent
wines of La Rioja ...
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Castle,
Palace, Monastery, Convent, Luxury, Charming, Historic, Beautiful, Boutique
Hotels - Bed & Breakfasts - Guest Houses
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