Parador Hotel Siguenza 

The original castle was built in the fifth century and strengthened by the Moors in 712. In 1123 it was retaken by Fernando I and El Cid and was converted into a Bishop's Palace. In the late 1800's it fell into disuse and after a restoration which begun in 1964 it opened as a Parador twelve years later. The lounge is the original dining room of the castle. This huge room dwarfs the furniture made to accommodate mere humans with many chandeliers overhead lighting the vast area. The walls are hung with banners and suits of armour are displayed. Traditional Castilian furniture is found in the spacious, welcoming bedrooms some of which have four poster beds and a terrace. The views from the terrace may be over the red roofs of the town and the hills beyond or into paved the inner courtyard with it's fountain and well. Within this old building you find the requirements of a modern top hotel such as the gymnasium and sauna.  

Parador Santiago de Compostela - Hotel Hostal dos Reis Catolicos

Five star deluxe hotel next to the famous Santiago do Compostela cathedral. Probably the oldest hotel in the world. A mixture of history, art and tradition is felt here at the Parador “Hostal Dos Reis Catolicos”. Located in the Plaza do Obradoiro, it forms a magnificent golden corner with the cathedral imparting beauty on one of the most visited regional capitals of the world. The hostal which originated as a Royal Hospital in 1499 to give shelter to the numerous pilgrims making their way to Santiago, still today invites the traveller to enjoy this universal and fascinating city.

Considered to be the oldest hotel in the world it is also one of the most luxurious and beautiful. It has four cloisters of immense beauty, elegant living rooms, spectacular bedrooms and a luxurious dining room. 

Parador Ubeda - Hotel Condestable Davalos Andalusia

Luxury four star hotel in a sixteenth century renaissance palace. This Parador was originally the palace of Dom Fernando Ortego Salido, the Dean of Malaga, who was more usually known a Dean Ortego. The Parador is located in the aristocratic and monumental town of Ubeda. Situated in the towns' most Renaissance square and next to some of the most beautiful buildings in the area, the Parador is in a former palace built in the 16th century (altered in the 17th) which belonged to the dean of the Sacred chapel of El Salvador.

The palace was altered and renovated in the 17th century and opened as a Parador in 1930.  Major restoration has been carried out by the group in 1942 and again in 1947. The Parador is named after Ruy Lopez de Davalos, a soldier who was taken by the Moors and, after a period of captivity was allowed to return home. He was a member of the Court of Juan II who gave him the title of "Condestable" which translates as High Constable. His portrait hangs over the fireplace in the restaurant. The exterior facade gives no indication of the very beautiful inner courtyard with a double gallery of which the upper part is glazed and has the guest bedrooms leading off. This area is reached by a very grand staircase from the reception floor. The friendly and comfortable bedrooms are large with decorated tiles on the floor and antique furniture. Six of the bedrooms and the suite look onto the Plaza de Vasquez of which the palace forms one side.  

Parador Hotel Cuenca

Luxury four star hotel in a sixteenth century convent overlooking the gorge and the town. The Parador of Cuenca is in former convent of San Pablo overlooking the Hoz del Huecar gorge which has sheer walls and luxuriant vegetation. Nearby are the famous "Casas Colgadas" (Hanging Houses) and the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art. The former chapel and the cloister of the convent is now a cafeteria bringing the friendly life back to the building. The interior decor combines the traditional elements with more contemporary features such as wicker and leather upholstery. The welcoming bedrooms are comfortable and some have splendid views of the gorge and the "Casas Colgadas". There are fifty four twin bedded rooms, seven rooms with double beds and two suites all with private bathrooms. In the rooms there is a telephone, satellite television, safe and a mini bar. The hotel is air conditioned and has a gymnasium, sauna, swimming pool and a tennis court. There is a restaurant and bar and conference facilities are available.

Pousadas de Portugal, are part of a network of more than 40 establishments synonymous with leisure and culture that include the rich diversification and the best traditions of the regions where they are located. Throughout this site you can discover these places where even time is at rest, from Minho green and rustic valleys to the Trás-os-Montes luxuriant mountains, or to the Alentejo golden plains and the Algarve coast with its fine sand and warm waters. Today, just as half as a century ago, when the first Pousada de Portugal was opened, we still offer you a first quality, modern and original touristic product, which we would like to share with you on a trip through the best kept treasures of our country. We take pride in hosting our guests with the service, comfort and well-being expected; that is why we are sure that when you discover one of the Pousadas, you will get in touch with a magnificent world that will encourage you to come back. We will do everything for you to appreciate what we have to offer, so that you can help us keep on writing the Pousadas de Portugals history of success. 

POUSADA DE BEJA. HOTEL SAO FRANCISCO 

A restored 13th Century Franciscan Convent, this impressive Pousada is located in the heart of the historical centre of the Alentejo town of Beja in Portugal. The city was founded by Julius Ceasar in 48 BC and was originally named Pax Julia following the signing of the peace treaty here between the Romans and the Lusitanians. The town later became famous as the home of the nun, Mariana Alceforado. This young nun lived in the Convento de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao in the 1600s. She fell in love with a French soldier, and on his return to France she wrote several love letters to him. In later years the translation of these letters became internationally famous as "Letters of a Portuguese Nun". The originals of these translations have never been found. The 15th Century convent in which the nun lived is a beautiful building with a Rococo chapel and wonderful 16th and 17th Century painted tiles 

POUSADA DE SETUBAL - HOTEL SAO FILIPE

Formerly a 17th Century Fortress built by King Filipe, the Hotel Pousada de Setubal is on a hilltop overlooking the city. The Pousada has stunning views over the Sado Estuary and the Troia peninsula to the Atlantic Ocean in the distance. Setubal is Portugal's third largest port and still holds fish auctions every morning at the harbour. The old town has a number of interesting monuments, the most important being the Igreja (church) de Jesus. This church is considered to be the first Manueline building and boasts an impressive doorway.

PORTUGAL - DOURO BASIN – OPORTO

The Pestana Porto Hotel, formerly the Porto Carlton, is situated on the river side in the old area of Porto looking across to the famous view of the river boats and the Port Wine houses on the south side. The hotel is in Praca da Ribeira and is a conversion of old houses, some dating from the 16th century. The remains of the old mediaeval city walls form part of the building. Recent excavations have found that Praca de Ribeira was created on the site of a very old dock from the days when commercial vessels used the river as a port. The old houses of the area have been recognized by UNESCO and given World Heritage Site status. The hotel is surrounded by small restaurants in the old buildings. Guests should take the opportunity to walk across the old iron two level bridge to visit the Port Wine lodges on the south bank in Vila Nova de Gaia.