Parador^® Hotel Tordesillas

This ancestral home is one kilometre from the historical Castilian town of Tordesillas, an important crossroads since Roman times. An oasis of green in the surrounding landscape.

A beautiful pine grove and a spacious well cared for garden surround the Parador^® giving a sense of tranquillity and peace.

The Castilian style of architecture dominates both the external lines as well as in the interior.

Some of the rooms contain valuable antiques from the country mansions of the area.

The peace which reigns throughout the building is an invitation to rest, go for a walk or swim in the spectacular blue swimming pool.

The restaurant of the Tordesillas Parador^® serves international dishes and local fare, There is also a special gluten free menu. Among the local specialties that are offered here, try the Castile dishes of the area. These include:
Grilled peppers.
Cecina de vaca (dried beef),
Gallo de corral turresilano (free range chicken),
Bacalao a la fonda (cod with crayfish),
El manjar de la Vega (fromage frais dessert).

While in Tordesillas, visit the Royal Monastery of Santa Clara, a former palace built in the 14th century which is a beautiful example of Arab architecture brought to the area during the rule by the Moors.

Also in the town, visit the Houses of the Treaty and the Churches of San Antolin, Santa Maria and San Pedro.

Outside of Tordesillas, there is the Mota Castle in Medina del Campo, the "Historic-Artistic" groups of buildings at Uruena and Toro and the Mozarabe church of San Cebrian de Mazote. Wine lovers can follow the white wine routes of Rueda.

In the nearby city of Valladolid visit the magnificent Museum of Sculpture, the College of San Gregorio, the Church of San Pablo and the Church of Santa Maria la Anmtigua.

The year in Tordesillas starts with a masquerade party on the night of January the 5th. This is a contrast to the annual winter motorcycle rally which takes place on the second weekend in January.

Easter culture is deeply rooted in Tordesillas and Valladolid with many processions. Later in the year, the festival of Toro de la Vega is celebrated in the month of September.

During the first weekend of October a Medieval Market is held with a handicrafts market taking place on the following weekend.

Enjoy the Natural Park of the Culebra Sierra (Mountains) and the riverside walks of the Duero river. Activities available in the area include swimming in the Parador^® pool, playing golf or flying in a micro light aircraft.

The Nature Park of Castilla y Leon is only 12 miles away from Tordesillas and the Valvo Zoo is a natural paradise.

The Parador^® of Tordesillas has thirty eight twin bedded rooms, twenty seven rooms with a double bed, two suites and one easy access room.

All the rooms have a private bathroom and there is a telephone, satellite television, safe and a mini bar.

The building has air conditioning and central heating. The Parador^® Tordesillas has currency exchange, lift, free internet access in communal areas, garage and parking (without security and limited places), satellite television, a gift shop, restaurant and bar. There are facilities at the hotel for business meetings.

Other facilities include a garden with a children's playground, gymnasium, heated swimming pool and seasonal outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath. The parador^® has facilities for the disabled.

Distance from the nearest airport is approximately 32 kms and the nearest train station is 31 kms away.

Pets are not allowed.