1 Parador de Cruz de Tejeda in Gran Canaria
Parador de Cruz de Tejeda is located in the second smallest town, Tejeda, in the center of the island of Gran Canaria. Famous for its almond trees growing on the side of a crater, the area is perfect for hiking and climbing.
The 4-star hotel is located 1500 meters above sea level. Its elevated location gives you stunning views of the mountains and volcanic caldera, the sea and the sky.
The hotel has rooms with views and all modern amenities. There is also a spa, body treatments and a restaurant.
2 Parador de Aiguablava in Girona
Located in the town of Begur in Girona, this 4-star Parador is the perfect choice if you want to combine your vacation with art and nature. The hotel is surrounded by pine trees and offers views of bays and nature from both the outdoor pool and the indoor spa.
Parador rooms and gardens with views of the Costa Brava. Parador de Aiguablava was modernized in 2020, respecting the original Catalan architecture and commitment to art. The hotel has an art collection of more than 200 works by Catalan artists, including Dalí, Tapies and Miró.
The rooms are elegantly decorated in a modern design and there is also a restaurant, fitness center and shop.
3 Parador de Cádiz in Andalusia
If you like design, Parador de Cádiz, in the second oldest city in Europe, is a good choice. The modern hotel is located on the bay, a stone’s throw from Caleta Beach, overlooking the pool, spa and rooms.
Parador de Cádiz has designer rooms with all modern amenities and a restaurant and tapas bar where you can enjoy local cuisine.
Cadiz has an impressive cathedral, beach and promenade, as well as charming old towns with mansions and local restaurants where you can sample fish specialties.
4 Parador Costa da Morte in Galicia
In Galicia, at the end of the world, on the edge of the western Spanish coast, the Parador Costa da Morte (Coast of Death) is located on a balcony-shaped hill with magnificent views of the green Galician countryside and coastline. The Galician coast has been nicknamed the ‘Coast of Death’ due to the huge number of shipwrecks found along its dramatic coastline, stretching from the towns of Muros and Malpica.
The modern Parador Costa da Morte is located in the town of Lourido, near A Coruña. It is built in terraces in organic shapes with a focus on the environment. It overlooks Lourido Beach and Cape Fisterra. The rooms have sea views and from the glass pool you can also enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel also has an exquisite art collection focusing on Galician history and culture.
5 Parador de Nerja, Costa del Sol in Andalusia
Parador de Nerja is located on a cliff in the popular Andalusian town of Nerja, 50 kilometers from Malaga. With sea views from the pool and huge garden, it is close to the Costa del Sol’s numerous beaches The hotel has a tennis and paddle tennis court, spacious and modern rooms with great views and two restaurants where you can enjoy Andalusian cuisine.
Nerja is known for its Balcón de Europa viewpoint, from which you can see all the way to Africa, and for its caves.
6 Parador de Mazagón in Huelva
In the heart of the Doñana Natural Park, close to the beach, is Parador de Mazagón. It is located just a few kilometers from Huelva and around 90 kilometers from Seville. Here you can enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding nature. The port of Palos de la Frontera, where Christopher Columbus embarked on his voyage of discovery in America, is located near Mazagón.
Doñana is a labyrinth of land and water with dunes, beaches and impressive cliffs, as well as marshes and lagoons. The area is ideal for hiking, cycling, horseback riding and water sports.
Parador de Mazagón has elegant rooms with balconies, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, wellness area, tennis courts, gardens and games area. In the hotel’s two restaurants you can enjoy Andalusian cuisine.
7 Parador de El Hierro in the Canary Islands
Parador de El Hierro is located in the middle of a black sand beach, between a volcanic mountain and the sea, in the town of Valverde, on the smallest Canary Island, El Hierro. When you lie in the hotel pool, you’re so close to the sea you can almost touch it.
El Hierro is a popular place for diving, with around 50 dive sites. The water is between 18 and 25 degrees all year round. In addition, you can explore the island’s nature, where sustainability reigns. The island is also a perfect place for hiking through desert areas, forests, volcanoes and plains.
Parador de El Hierro has rooms with views and a garden. In the restaurant you can taste Canarian specialties such as fish, wrinkled and salted potatoes and local cheese.