Aragon
- Teruel |
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| 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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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. |
| Aragon
- Teruel - Alcañiz |
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Parador
de Alcaniz, Teruel Province
Built on the la Cumbre Cerro
Pui Pinos hilltop, 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. |
| Aragon
- Zaragoza |
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| Zaragoza
- one of the great
monumental towns in Spain. It was founded some 2000 years ago, and the
Iberians, Romans, Goths and Arabians equally left their heritage. Zaragoza
includes important buildings of Spanish baroque. Today the town is
economically very active, and organizes several important international
fairs. Zaragoza is the culminant point in the valley of the river
Ebro, Spain's most water-bearing river, in an impressive landscape with
picturesque villages and very old traditions and popular customs. |
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Parador
de Sos del Rey Católico, Zaragoza
Nature and history entwine
in the town of Sos del Rey Católico, a protected historic and artistic
site. Its medieval streets are remarkably well preserved, in a walled town
with seven gates, evoking the times of kings and conquests, nobles and
prosperity. The hotel was recently restored, conserving the features
of the typical Aragonese mansion. Its features include the rectangular
plan tower, balconies, a gallery with wooden railings and a large garden
next to the city wall. In the interior there is a stunning contrast between
the Castilian style furniture and the brightly coloured fabrics of the
remodel. The restaurant offers tradition and authenticity, the smells and
flavours of the cooking of the Villas, the area which gives its name to
the restaurant; here one can try cardoons from Muel with almonds and ham,
migas (breadcrumbs) with eggs and sausage, cod ajoarriero style, the Aragonese
lamb with D.O., cream cheese from Sos or almond cake. A treat for the senses,
to be accompanied by one of the 100 wines in our cellar. |
| Aragon
- Pyrenees - Bielsa |
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| Bielsa
- Situated in the
Province of Huesca, in the Spanish Pyrenees, a wonderfully scenic area
perfect for outdoor sports and activities. Founded in the 10th century,
Bielsa has a privileged location where the Cinca and Barrosa rivers join.
This typical Aragon Pyrenees town still maintains all its most singular
traditions. |
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Parador
de Bielsa, Pyrenees - Bielsa
This welcoming mountain
enclave is located in the eastern sloping Ordesa and Monte Perdido National
Park. It was declared to be a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997 and
is also a renowned area for enjoying sports and outdoor activities. The
fresh Pyrenean air, the clean waters of the river Cinca or the tradition
of the Nuestra Señora de Pineta roman hermitage, will leave you
feeling healthy, relaxed and calm. The floors, walls, and exposed
wooden beams and columns are filled with modern and accommodating furniture.
Some of the bedrooms have spectacular views over this beautiful natural
enclave. We invite you to come and enjoy the best dishes of High
Aragon cuisine: Cinca river trout cooked in sherry, young roast lamb, leg
of wild boar, teresicas de Aragon (puff pastry dessert), and of course,
the migas aragonesas (fried breadcrumbs with sausage and grapes). |
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