PARADOR DE ALCANIZ TERUEL

Address: CASTILLO CALATRAVOS SN, ALCANIZ, Spain


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Available rates for02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
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Built on the la Cumbre Cerro Pui Pinos hill top, 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 fa?ade 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. Air conditioning Heating Direct dial telephone Satellite TV Minibar Piped music Safe HairdryerStandard Amenities In All RoomsCable TV Color TV Direct Dial Hair Dryer MiniBar Safe All Other Room Type Amenities

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Housed in a former castle convent, and set on top of a hill, this magnificent Parador hotel sits above the surrounding landscape and provides guests with fantastic views.Admire the historical architecture in this well-conserved property, which boasts Gothic murals, and Baroque façades.Here you can enjoy complete tranquillity with a stroll around the hotel's surrounding gardens. Lie back and soak up the sunshine in the summer months, and watch the sunsets in the evening.Dine with all the family in Parador de Alcañiz's excellent restaurant, where you can taste typical regional cuisine, accompanied by a bottle of fine Spanish wine.

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Located on top of the Pui Pinos Hill, the Parador de Alcañiz Hotel is a unique 3 star hotel in Alcañiz, in Aragón. It occupies a magnificent 12th century castle-convent, headquarters of the medieval military order of Calatrava, overlooking the town of Alcañiz and its surrounding spectacular landscapes. The castle preserves the old keep and a bell tower-sacristy, as well as a reconverted area boasting a baroque façade and a Plateresque tomb. Its sober indoor decoration includes wooden beams, fascinating Gothic murals, and softly coloured walls. Moreover, the medieval town of Alcañiz, with plenty of charming squares surrounded by arcades and narrow cobble-stoned streets, is an ideal starting point to discover this attractive region, where you will find lovely towns and gorgeous natural sites. Furthermore, sport lovers will be able to practice a wide range of adventure activities in the surroundings, such as rowing, hang-gliding, canoeing, trekking or bungee-jumping. Facilities at the Parador de Alcañiz Hotel include a peaceful garden, ideal for resting while reading a book; and a conference centre with two meeting rooms, equipped with the latest technologies and ideal for holding business events for up to 180 people. Besides, the hotel features an exclusive restaurant offering the best specialities from the Aragon traditional cuisine, as well as a wide selection of fine wines. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the building.