Description
Parador de Jarandilla de la Vera - Medieval fortified palace (4*)
Surrounded by the beautiful orchards and ravines of the hilly region of La Vera, midway between Salamanca and Cáceres and in the centre of the small town of Jarandilla de la Vera, this beautiful 15th-century fortified palace was once home, for several months, to the Emperor Charles V. The exterior features of the Parador – which has fine views of the Gredos Mountains – include the turrets, the arcaded parade ground, a garden with children’s play area and a swimming pool surrounded by olive and orange trees. The interior features fine stone fireplaces, metal lamps and wooden beams, and some of the bedrooms have four-poster beds. Local specialities on offer at the restaurant include Migas Extremeñas (a dish involving pork, sausage and breadcrumbs), Patatas revolconas con torreznos (mashed potatoes with paprika and bacon) and La Vera fig compote.
Add a comment