1. Parador de Siguenza (Guadalajara)
A former castle perched on a hill that was once fortified by the Moors in 712 and was the residence of bishops and cardinals until the end of the last century.
The region of Guadalajara is a short drive from Madrid.
2. Parador de Santiago de Compostela (Galicia)
Believed to be the oldest hotel in the world and faces a wide square.It was a former refuge and final point for the pilgrims who completed their arduous trek to the birth of St. James.
Read more about Santiago de Compostela.
3. Parador de La Granja (Segovia)
A part of the Royal Summer Residence and built for King Carlos III in the 18th century.Menu highlights are La Granja’s large white beans and local trout.4. Parador de Leon (Leon)
The former Monastery of San Marcos and built in the 16th Century to lodge pilgrims making their trek to Santiago de Compostela. There’s a coffered ceiling, church, sacristy, a cloister and choir stalls within the parador.
See pictures of Leon.
5. Parador de Ronda (Malaga)
Located beside El Tajo a gorge of renown, and has an outdoor swimming pool. Restaurant favorites are white garlic soup and almond cheese.
See pictures of Ronda.
6. Parador de Granada (Granada)
A 15th-century convent that has fountains, large windows and a Moorish ambiance accented with gardens.
Read more about Granada.
7. Parador de Trujillo (Cáceres)
Located in the birthplace of the discoverers. The parador is a 16th century convent with a lovely cloister. Iberian ham from the region is a restaurant specialty.
See pictures of Cáceres.