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Galician Mansion (3*)
The Parador de Ferrol is true to its origins of a naval and military town. Housed in a Galician stately home in the very heart of Ferrol and decorated with white balconies and a pretty façade of windows, Ferrol’s Parador looks out to sea beyond the naval port towards the Rías Altas where you can while away the hours watching boats come and go from this viewpoint of the entrance to the sea.
Inside the Parador, you may feel you are part of times gone by as the decoration continues to allude to the nautical theme with authentic historical navigational instruments and past world maps throughout the property to feed your imagination. There is even an old ship’s lantern which can be found by the staircase.
Rooms are spacious and bright decorated with warm colours with some rooms offering views of the port. The Parador's restaurant benefits from some of the best views, and diners can enjoy local delicacies with heavy focus on fresh fish and seafood.
Ferrol is a true historic town and has played an important role in Spanish naval history. The port itself has certain historic importance as a launch base for war ships in 1746 and it is thought that between the establishment of the shipping yard in 1740 and 1800, 154 ships were built here. It is also famed as the birthplace of the Spanish dictator Francisco Franco.
Today Ferrol is still a shipping port but has features which set it apart from typical industrial towns. Ferrol is set in a prettier location than most with the Parador of Ferrol at its centre, idyllic beaches and the Reina Sofia Park close by where roaming peacocks can be found scattered around. The train and bus stations are both close by, making the Parador easily accessible for those using public transport during their travels, or for those who simply prefer to have day trips rather than drive to the nearby towns and cities. There is also the opportunity to while away a day in Ferrol itself with its plentiful supply of museums and galleries. Soak up the culture at the Carvalho Calero Cultural Centre, the Sargadelos Gallery with its Galician ceramic factory, or the Museum of Galician Society and Natural History.
Among the buildings worth visiting are the castle of San Felipe, the cathedral, and the Church of San Francisco. For history lovers, a walk just outside the Parador will take you to the San Roque fountain which displays the oldest coat of arms of Ferrol, engraved on the fountain in stone. Ferrol also boasts its own array of beaches ranging from secret coves, calm waters on the estuary, or the more traditional seaside shelving onto the sea, offering something for all ages.
Breakfast is served from 7.00 to 10.30
Lunch is served from 13.30 to 16.00
Dinner is served from 20.30 to 23.00. It may be possible to arrive up to 22.30 and still enjoy a meal.
Cafe/bar is open from 11.00 until 23.30 for bar snacks, drinks and light meals.
To reach the Parador, keep following the signs to the Port and once you have passed the Port at the Plaza Vella take "Calle San Francisco" until the end. Ferrol is 55 km from A Coruña, partly by motorway and the rest along the N-VI main road.
No Parador parking – guests can park in the square behind for free, alternatively there is another car park within three minutes’ walk.
Galicia, a region in the north-west of Spain, is famous for its spectacular Atlantic coastline, excellent seafood and as the destination of the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage. The Paradors here offer a mixture of wonderful natural settings, ocean views and cultural city breaks.
