Parador Hotel Puebla de Sanabria

This Parador is sited well in a good position 12 kms. from the scenic Sanabria lake which is the largest in Spain of glacial origin.

Located in the middle of the region of Sanabria, bordering with Portugal, this Parador is ideal for travellers and lovers of the countryside.

The decor of the interior rooms offers the quality and warmth necessary to make for a pleasant stay. The lounge has an open fire in winter and some of the bedrooms have large windows with views of the old town of Puebla de Sanabria.

As in all Paradores, the restaurant specialises in local dishes however they do offer some international dishes and vegetarian dishes. There is also a special gluten free menu

In the restaurant try some of the exquisite products of this region including "habones" (large beans), trout and blackberry tart.

In Puebla de Sanabria you may like to visit the castle of the Condes de Benavente. In the valley of Tera see the romantic churches in the villages and finally make a car journey to near-by Portugal to visit Braganca with its Pousada looking at the castle across the valley.

You may enjoy the medieval market near the Parador in the middle of August or the Easter celebrations in the city of Zamora.

Experience the Festival of the Victorias celebrated on the days 7, 8 and 9 of September in Puebla de Sanabria which includes fireworks and street parades.

It is an easy 15 minute walk across the river and left up the road to the village shops and bars/restaurants, then up some more to the church and castle. From there you can return down 233 steep steps back to the river..

In Puebla de Sanabria you may like to visit the castle of the Condes de Benavente. In the valley of Tera see the romantic churches in the villages and finally make a car journey to near-by Portugal to visit Braganca with its Pousada looking at the castle across the valley.

The activities in this area are walking around Lake Sanabriaor in the Culebra "sierra" (mountains), pony trekking,four wheel drives tours, hang gliding, canoeing, fishing, and hunting.

This Parador has thirty twin bedded rooms, eight double bedded rooms two, suites and two easy access rooms.

In the rooms you will find a telephone, television, TV canal plus, safe and a mini bar.

Also there is central heating, air conditioning, currency exchange, lift, facilities for the disabled, garage and parking facilities (without security and limited places), a garden with children's playground, seasonal swimming pool, restaurant, bar and conference facilities if required.

Distance from the nearest airport is approximately 196 kms and the nearest train station is 2 kms away.

Pets are not allowed.