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Europe Spain

Parador de Cuenca

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15 July 2023
The Parador de Cuenca is a destination in itself. It’s located in a 16th century convent originally built for the Dominican order and it’s one of the most representative monuments of the city today. It’s located in one of the most special places in the city, next to the San Pablo bridge and opposite the Casas Colgadas or Hanging Houses. The convent of San Pablo has a beautiful glazed cloister with semi-circular arches and a...
Europe Spain

Parador de Alarcón

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20 February 2023
Halfway between Madrid and Valencia, we come across this medieval fortress of Islamic origin. The Parador de Alarcón is located in a castle with more than 13 centuries of history, on a gorge over the river Júcar. It has magnificent views of the area from the top of Pico de los Hidalgos. The castle, which is deemed the best-preserved historical construction in the province of Cuenca, has a spectacular keep and arrowhead...
Europe Spain

Hacienda del Cardenal Toledo

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20 February 2022
Just 30 minutes from Madrid is Toledo. An ancient city, a crossroads of different cultures: Arab, Jewish and Christian, and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. In that same setting, and in one of the most privileged places in the city, is the Hacienda del Cardenal, near to all the places of interest and settled in one of the most beautiful surroundings. The hotel is located in the upper part of the garden. The...
Europe Spain

Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine Valladolid

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17 October 2021
It is the time for sensory luxury and global experiences. Something that causes a captivating environment and space to behold; the aroma of the vineyards, of the pure air, of a delicious dish; the absence of noise, that is, silence or simply a delicate melody; pure flavors in the mouth and wines that excite; the touch of dreamy sheets, that of skin, smooth and soft, after a visit to the spa. The luxury of a sunset. All this and...
Europe Spain

Molino de Alcuneza Guadalajara

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16 October 2021
The walls of a 500-year-old flour mill are home today to a delightful family hotel where you can enjoy total peace troubled only by birdsong and the sound of the brook rippling through the grounds. The garden, lovely pool and spa are all invitations in themselves to take it easy in this peaceful ambiance. However, it would be a pity not to explore the Guadalajara area: the historic city of Sigüenza, mediaeval villages...