Parador Alcaniz
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 in Alcaniz, 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 facade decorated with red, ochre and green shades as well as oak beams. There is also a peaceful garden area. The hotel also provides a large number of excursions and adventure sports activities.
The comforting Aragonese cuisine offers ‘huevos a la alcanizana’ (alcaniz–style egg dish), ternasco asado (roast young lamb) as well as the local desserts: tortas de Alma y Almendrados (almond tart).
We were happy with the experience of staying at this and two other paradors.
Well satisfied with the service at Alcaniz. The location is tremendous and it was easy to find. We would certainly use this Parador again if in the area.
We stayed at Paradores in Segovia, Cordoba, Mojacar and Alcaniz all of
which were excellent. I particularly
enjoyed the local menus which were good value.
Please keep me advised of any offers or news regarding Paradores as we
would like to visit Spain again next year.
Booked 2 double rooms at the Alcaniz Parador for 1 night, 24/7/09, direct via the Parador Website from the UK; no problems at all.
A truly stunning location which is well signposted on the roads into Alcaniz. We didn’t find much to see or do in Alcaniz but we very much enjoyed the scenic drive from Tarragona and to beautiful Morella afterwards.
The check-in was very smooth and all the staff throughout the stay were very attentive and obliging.
The bedroom was spotless, comfortable, quiet and well appointed with a lovely view over the surrounding countryside.
Dinner in the Restaurant can only described as truly scrumptious. 2 of us had the Regional set meal at 35 Euros each and the other 2 had the Anniversary set meal at about 19 Euros ( all inclusive ). Everyone was totally satisfied. I found the wines to be reasonably priced for the setting and standard of Restaurant, not to mention extremely drinkable.
Breakfast was a well stocked hot and cold buffet and had something I have never seen before : i.e. wines freely available. Alas, I was driving.
All round, well worth the drive from the coast for a bit of self indulgence.