Looking for novel, exceptional accommodation for your tour or group? Concerned about excessive prices but require a high standard of service? You can’t go wrong with the Parador and Pousada networks of hotels in Spain and Portugal, over 130 unique hotels with tremendous character, charm and design. A wonderful range of historic hotels such as castles, convents, monasteries, palaces as well as some contemporary ‘design’ hotels and mansion houses spread throughout the 2 countries in the most remarkable settings.
These hotels were converted from original monuments and rebuilt from partially-ruined historic sites, or built specifically in the style of the region to provide an authentic feel. A small number are stylishly modern and located in wonderfully panoramic settings, maximising guests’ enjoyment of the views. A handful are a sympathetic blend of modern and historic, making the most of original battlements and the need to rebuild and extend to include more modern facilities.