Perched on high plateaus and sitting along rugged coastlines with views of lush forests and lush valleys, these castle hotels in Spain offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Spain’s stunning landscapes boast majestic castles dating back to the early centuries. Also called “Parador,” these historic buildings are castles or monasteries converted into hotels to maintain the country’s historical spirit while boosting Spain’s tourism industry.
If you want to experience how it is to live like a nobility during the early times, consider staying in one of these beautiful castle hotels in Spain. Most may be several hundred years old but have modern amenities and facilities for a comfortable stay.
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Posada Real Castillo del Buen Amor
Where: Villanueva de Cañedo, Salamanca
Price: $101+ per night
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Posada Real Castillo del Buen Amor is one of the most famous castle hotels in Spain, commissioned by a renowned Catholic monarch, King Juan Ferdinand II of Aragon. The 15th-century castle overlooks Castile and León’s rolling farmlands with a lavish garden, medieval decors, and beautiful coffered ceilings.
According to history, King Ferdinand II spent his night here before the Battle of Toro, in which he won over the Portuguese. Many of the castle’s grounds are wonderfully preserved, including an arcaded dungeon that now houses the hotel’s onsite restaurant, famous for its delightful Jamon Iberico.
Credit: Posada Real Castillo del Buen Amor
Parador de Granada
Where: Granada, Andalucia
Price: $495+ per night
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The beautiful Parador de Granada offers modern accommodations in a traditional setting. It sits right across the grounds of the medieval Alhambra Palace, a walking distance of the Granada Cathedral and the historic quarter, making it an ideal base for your holiday in Granada. The lavish castle hotel is housed in a 15th-century convent and still has the structure’s original elements, such as the stone archways, beam ceilings, and antique furnishings.
Parador de Granada has beautiful rooms with modern amenities like an air conditioning system, Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV. It also has a restaurant serving delectable Andalucian…
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