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Parador ZamoraHotel Condes de Alba y Aliste |
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In 1459 the Count of Alba and Aliste built his palace here on the ruins of an Arab "alcazaba" (fortress). The building opened as a Parador in 1968 and in its conversion the cloisters
and the carving on the main staircase were carefully preserved.
The medieval atmosphere inside this Parador has been maintained with tapestries, suits of armour, noble rugs and heraldic banners. The bedrooms are large and comfortably furnished and many have four poster beds. It is located in the historical centre of the capital of the province of Zamora and offers the traveller the opportunity to discover all the beauty of the natural, monumental and artistic surroundings of the area. Outside, there is an attractive, well looked after garden with a swimming pool set in a large lawned area. Meals may be taken in the dining room or on the terrace outside. As is usual in the Parador Group, the menu features local dishes as well as international cuisine. The regional dishes worth tasting include:
With the meal, try the locally produced wine "Sangue de Toro". It comes from the local village of Toro but is usually translated as 'bull's blood'. Due to its alcohol content , moderation is advised. Zamora is often called 'the pearl of the twelfth century' and time should be taken for a visit. The cathedral was founded in 1135. In the cathedral museum there are tapestries given in 1608 by the Count of Alba and Aliste with scenes of Hannibal's journeys and the story of Troy. Also worth a visit is the Convent of las Duenas, and the churches of
Espiritu Santo, Magdalena and San Cipriano.
Look at the statue in the main square of the famous guerilla leader, Viriatus, who won eight battles against the occupying Roman armies. The red flashes in the coat of arms of the city remember his exploits. Toro is famous for more than its wine. A visit to the church of Santa Maria la Mayor is worthwhile. Pause to reflect on the difficulties of living in the past because you are on the site of the bloody Battle of Toro fought in 1476. The Easter celebrations in Zamora have been declared as of "International Touristic Interest" with processions through the streets. This Parador has forty twin bedded rooms, five with a double bed, six suites and one easy access room. All the rooms have a private bathroom a telephone, internet access, satellite television, safe and mini bar. There is air conditioning and central heating in the hotel. Other facilities include wireless internet in communal areas, currency exchange, lift, car park (limited places and no reservations), satellite television, a gift shop and a seasonal swimming pool, restaurant and bar. Conference facilities are available if requested. Distance from the nearest airport is approximately 65 kms and the nearest train station is 1 km away.
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Booking Assistance - All Promotions Offered - Best Available Rates |
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| 2012 | Standard | Room w/ canopy bed | Room w/ living room | ||
| Jan and Feb, Nov and Dec | 155 Euro | 186 Euro | 232 Euro | ||
| Mar to June and Oct | 168 Euro | 202 Euro | 252 Euro | ||
July to Sep | 173 Euro | 208 Euro | 260 Euro | ||
| Easter | 185 Euro | 222 Euro | 278 Euro | ||
| Breakfast 16 Euro per person per day Lunch or Dinner 32 Euro per person per day | |||||
| PROMOTIONS IN STANDARD ROOMS * (Subject to availability) | |||
| 2012 | Golden Days | 5 Night Card | 2 Night Special |
| Jan and Feb, Nov and Dec | 130.90 Euro | 105.00 Euro | 200.80 Euro per night |
| Mar to June and Oct |
140.00 Euro | 105.00 Euro | 211.20 Euro per night |
| July to Sep | 143.50 Euro | 105.00 Euro | 215.20 Euro per night |
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Rates are per day for 2 persons sharing a double room and include tax
*Supplement and restrictions may apply - General terms and conditions |
| PROMOTION | OVERVIEW (For more detailed information use the links below) |
| Golden Days | 30% discount for guests 55 years or over in a standard room with breakfast |
| Young Persons | Discounted rates for guests from 18 to 35 years old in a standard room with breakfast |
| 5 Night Card | Discounted rates for 5 nights in a standard room exc. breakfast |
| 2 Night Special | 20% discount for 2 consecutive nights or more with half board |
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Parador Zamora
Plaza de Viriato, 5 49001 Zamora, Zamora Latitude: 41° 30' 9.5574" N (41.50276016035345) Longitude: 5° 44' 54.3768" W (-5.748703479766846) |
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| Benavente | 65 | North |
| Salamanca | 65 | South |
| Tordesillas | 65 | East |
| Puebla de Sanabria | 120 | North-west |
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| Guests' Comments |
| Comment posted by Anthony Smith 2011-10-11 08:55:28 |
| We planed a 15 day trip through northern Spain using Paradors, unfortunately the only special deal we were able to obtain was a 5 day stay at Zamora. We did not realize and were not told on check in that the deal included breakfast . This was our first experience with the Paradors and I think it will be a long time before we consider staying at another. I think that even with special deals ( if you can get them ) they are over priced and poorly located. As for Zamora it was disappointing our room was in the " new block " the bar and restaurant was expensive the swimming pool particularly badly managed . Parking is also a problem but not unique to Zamora we probably paid close to 300 euros for overnight parking during our 15 day trip. |
| Comment posted by S. K. 2011-09-12 12:37:42 |
| Hemos estado muy contento por nuestra visita en vuestro hotel este verano. |
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The Parador hotel of Zamora in a fifteenth century renaissance Palace.