Hotels
in Teruel & Surrounding Area - Aragón, Spain
Teruel
- a city in Aragon, Spain,
the capital of the province of the same name. It has a famous cathedral
in the Mudéjar style. Another church, San Pedro, keeps the mummies
of Isabel Segura (a rich lady) and Diego Mansilla (a poor man) whose love
ended tragically. This story was subject of a book and an opera composed
by Tomas Breton. There is a very small statue of a bull, called Torico
("little bull"), located in the Carlos Castell Square (known as Torico
Square). Touristically the town and area are unknown, but well worth
the visit.
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HOTELS IN TERUEL & SURROUNDING AREAS, ARAGON, SPAIN
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Reina Cristina, Teruel
A
traditional-style hotel featuring tall, shuttered windows and ornamental
balconies. The hotel is situated in the heart of the historical quarter
of the city, 250 metres from Plaza del Torico. Guests can relax with
a coffee in the café or watch television in the lobby before heading
out to explore the city. The restaurant Reina Cristina is a traditional-style
restaurant with white linen-topped tables serving dishes made using fresh,
locally-grown produce. After a meal in the restaurant guests can dance
the night away at the disco. There are plenty of attractions within
easy walking distance of the hotel, including the Mudejar Towers 300 metres
away, and the city cathedral 350 metres away. The nearest airport is Zaragoza
Airport, which is 120 kilometres from the hotel and takes around 90 minutes
to reach by car. |
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Parador
de Teruel, Teruel
On the outskirts of historic
Teruel, the hotel is a perfect expression of the mixture of cultures and
styles of this interesting and monumental city, home to some of the most
representative buildings of the Mudejar style. The hotel, a mansion inspired
by this style, combines a plethora of styles and lines in its construction.
Marbles, tiling, ogive arches and arabesque details form part of delightful,
spacious rooms in pastel tones. There is also a large garden with
a swimming pool, tennis courts, and suites appropriate for holding conventions,
meetings and social events. Specialities and traditional dishes - Don’t
miss the local recipes served in the Parador’s restaurant: migas a la pastora
(breadcrumbs), lamb stew, soup ‘en perolico’, lovers’ sighs... cooking
for the most demanding palate. |
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Parador
de Alcaniz, Teruel Province
Built on the la Cumbre Cerro
Pui Pinos hill top, the 12th-13th Century castle-convent was converted
to the seat of the Order of Calatrava in 1179. The Parador, which dominates
the Maestrazgo landscape, has preserved the Tower of Homage, the belfry-sacristy,
and the section converted into an Aragonese Palace in the 18th Century.
The interior features gothic murals, a Plateresque sepulchre and baroque
façade decorated with red, ochre and green shades as well as oak
beams. There is also a peaceful garden area. The hotel provides a large
number of excursions and adventure sports activities. You must try the
huevos a la alcañizana (Alcañiz-style egg dish), ternasco
asado (young roast lamb), or the tortas de Alma y los almendrados (almond
tart). Somontano and Cariñena wines are the perfect accompaniment
for enjoying these culinary delights. |
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