| Paradors of Spain
In the 1920's, the Spanish government began to convert some of its historic buildings to lodgings, in part to preserve them, but also to encourage travel to less-visited parts of the country.
Parador de Vielha
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Today, visitors can enjoy gracious living at 89 such establishments, known as paradors, spread throughout Spain. About a third of the paradors are in historic buildings that once housed kings, sultans, monks or pilgrims pausing on their way to holy shrines. Others are tastefully designed new inns constructed in styles authentic to their regions, often in picturesque villages or atop promentories in highly scenic districts. Older buildings have all been restored and all have modern hotel facilities.
Travelers are never far from a unit of the parador chain. While Madrid and Barcelona don't have them, there are a half-dozen paradors within an hour's drive of each city. All paradors have dining rooms serving all meals and are open to the public as well as to overnight guests. Menus feature dishes and wines typical of the immediate area. A growing number of paradors have swimming pools. Private bathrooms, television and telephones are standard.
Room rates fluctuate from season to season and are influenced by the relative popularity of each location. Marketing Ahead will quote exact rates, by phone or letter, upon your request for specific dates.
Parador de Vic-Sau
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Please look through the complete list of Spain's paradors, listed alphabetically by town.
Marketing Ahead also represents other accommodations throughout Spain, including the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands. These properties range from grand hotels to quiet villas. Please look through our list of Spain's city hotels and country retreats. We can help you choose the best accommodations for your needs.
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