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Elegant La Mancha Country House (4*)
The Parador de Albacete is an elegant country-house hotel set on the plains of La Mancha, redolent of the tales of Don Quixote, and its public rooms include those named after Sancho Panza and Dulcinea.
Bedrooms are large and airy and many have balconies overlooking the Parador's gardens. The tranquil ambience of the hotel – with its quiet, luxuriant garden and sizeable outdoor swimming pool – makes it a wonderful place for a relaxing break. For the more energetic guest, there is a tennis court and a pitch and putt course. In warmer months you can enjoy a peaceful dinner on the Parador restaurant's terrace.
Albacete, sitting in the middle of the vast plains of Castilla la Mancha, serves as an important regional hub for both transport and commerce. Historically, Albacete has been populated by the Moors, Iberians, Romans, Visigoths and their influence is apparent in the numerous archaeological sites and museums dotted throughout the city. Albacete began as a predominantly agricultural centre, holding a convenient position on the route from Cartagena to Valencia. By the mid-18th century an important cutlery industry had developed which saw local craftsmen exporting a vast array of compasses, knives and daggers all over Spain.
The city’s reputation as a hub for knife manufacturers continues to the present day and this heritage is on display at the Museo Municipal de la Cuchillería. If you are not particularly taken by the thought of knives and daggers you may prefer to explore Albacete’s verdant spaces and parks where you will encounter elm trees, acacias, buckeyes, sophora trees, catalpas, and cherry trees. The city also boasts a cathedral of some distinction in that it lacks the typical tall bell tower normally expected. Construction began in 1515 on the site of a Mudejár temple and the Romanesque and Gothic edifice now standing was consecrated in 1949.
For seasonal Parador pool opening times please visit our information on pools page.
Breakfast is served from 7.30 to 11.00
Lunch from 13.30 to 16.00
Dinner from 20.30 to 23.00. It may be possible to arrive up to 22.30 and still enjoy a meal.
The Parador is located just a few kilometres from Albacete on the plains of La Mancha. From the direction of Madrid you can reach it without leaving the dual carriageway, some 3 km after the town. If you are coming from Levante, take the first turning off to 'Albacete centro-ciudad'.
Free exterior parking and facilities for charging electric vehicles, the cost of which is payable locally.
Castilla La Mancha, just south of Madrid, is perhaps best known for its Manchego cheese and its depiction in Don Quixote. The region has a number of World Heritage Cities and some lovely Paradors, both historic hotels and ones with fabulous views.
