Zamora in western Spain is liberally endowed with Romanesque churches and has a lavishly furnished Parador (doubles from €244, B&B), its tapestries and suits of armour reflecting its 15th ...

Some of Europe’s most luxurious and spectacular hotels have been created within the ruins of ancient castles, palaces, monasteries and convents in Spain. Known as paradors, these majestic hotels ...

You never forget your first castle in Spain. Mine was the Parador Marques de Villena in Alarcon, less than three hours from the Madrid international airport and so perfect I thought I was dreaming … ...

Spain’s system of paradors gives those of us visiting the country an extraordinary chance for lodging in a beautifully restored historic building. And the Parador de Cuenca is one of the best… ...

Perfect paradors reign in Spain: These state-run hotels are often former palaces and monasteries that feature spellbinding architectural touches - and modern flourishes ...

Staying at a Parador provides a unique chance to experience Spain's unique history while enjoying luxurious accommodations in beautiful locations.

A self-guided ride through La Mancha and Extremadura visits converted castles, monasteries and palaces. Plus: five more paradors not to miss ...

Spain's paradors – state-run, reasonably priced hotels occupying magnificent historic buildings – are a marvel, says Oliver Smith in the Financial Times. On a cycling tour through La Mancha ...

Alan O'Sullivan explores one of Spain’s most interesting hotel chains - the Paradors - a series of converted historical buildings nestled in some of the most breathtaking locations ...