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The name ”Plasencia” was given to this town by its founder king Alfonso
VIII, meaning ”pleasant for God and for men”.
This Parador is the former Convent of Santo Domingo, founded by the
Zuniga family in the middle of the 15th century and was built in gothic
style both inside and out.
Situated in a marvellous location in the heart of the historical quarter
of Plasencia, this is an ideal starting point from which to visit the city's
architectural delights as well as the marvellous surrounding country side.
As with all restaurants of the Paradors, serving the local dishes of the region is importent. However international dishes are also served and there is a special gluten free menu..
In the Parador of Plasencia the theme is
the gastronomy from Estamadura. Being an inland region the dishes are from
the agriculture of the region and the meats of the mountains.
The menu may include the following specialities of the chef:
"Sopa de Patatas" which is a potato based soup;
"Pucherete de perdiz" being a stew of partridge meat;
"Lomitos de cordero", honey roast lamb with potatoes and vegetables;
"Compota de higos de La Vera" which are local figs stewed in syrup;
In Plasencia visit the cathedral, palaces, walls, gates and bridges. The
historic districts of Caceres and Trujillo are also impressive and not
to be missed.
In Plasencia there is a local festival in early June with the festival
of ”Martes Mayor” taking place on the first Tuesday of August.
The Festival and Procession of Virgen del Puerto are held on the first Sunday
after Easter.
A beautful sight in Feburary is in the Jerte valley when the
cherry trees are in blossom..
There are wonderful natural landscapes in the Jerte valley for walkers as well as the Natural Park of Monfrague, La Vera, and Las Hurdes.
This Parador has nine twin bedded rooms, eight rooms with a double bed, forty nine suites and one room with easy access for the disabled.
All the rooms have a private bathroom. Also there is a telephone, satellite television, safe and a mini bar.
The building has air conditioning and central heating. There is a restaurant, bar, currency exchange, lift, garage, satellite television and facilities for the disabled are incorporated in the conversion.
There is a swimming pool and facilities for business meetings.
Distance from the nearest airport is approximately 255 kms and the nearest train station is 1 km away.
Pets are not allowed.
Parador hotel of Plasencia is in a convent from the fifteenth century.
Map with location Parador Plasencia comments
Parador de Plasencia gallery
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