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Parador Hotel Argomaniz

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Spain - Alava - Argomaniz

This Palace in Argomaniz, Spain was used by Napoleon during the Peninsular Wars

The Parador occupies a splendid Renaissance palace, overlooking the beautiful plains of Alava and the Gorbea mountain range.
Parador de Argomaniz
The small, pleasant local hamlet of Argomaniz is a pleasant village for an evening walk and the Ullibarri Gamboa reservoir is not far away.

Napoleon rested in the Palace before attacking the town of Vitoria/Gasteiz during the Peninsular wars. The coat of arms of the Larrea family who owned the palace at that time is one facade of the building.

The interior has remarkable noble rooms with much wood evident in the floorings and ceilings. This is by wooden furniture and chests.

This Parador has a total of fifty three twin bedded rooms all having satellite television, telephone, mini bar and safe.
Parador de Argomaniz
The Parador has air conditioning, central heating, lift, parking facilities (without security and limited places), restaurant, bar for residents, satellite television, currency exchange, garden with a children's park, gift shop and free wireless internet.

The Parador is able to have business conferences for up to 270 persons.

The Parador group serve the regional dishes in all their restaurants. The regional specialties of this Parador are: "Perretxikos" which are mushrooms;
Snails and "goxua";
Sponge cake with cream and caramel;
In addition the Alava region is noted for its fresh vegetables.
Parador de Argomaniz
The city of Vitoria/Gasteiz is eight kilometres from the Parador and the places to visit are the Santa Maria Cathedral, the Escoriaza-Esquibel Palace and the Villa Suso Palace, and the old neighbourhood of the city. Also in the city there are museums of Arms, Fine Arts, Natural History, and Playing Cards.

It is the area of fine wines with Rioja Alavesa the centre of the Rioja wine producing area.

August is the month for the festivals in the area. August 4 is the date on which is celebrated the Feast of the Virgin Blanca of Vitoria/Gasteiz. After the religious celebrations the partying continues long into the night.

It is the turn of San Sebastian on the 8th, when the "Semana Grande" (great week) is celebrated. On the 15th the the fun moves to Bilbao who have their own "Semana Grande".

The reception of the Parador can arrange various outdoor activities with a few days notice. These are usually based on the reservoirs of Gorbea, the Natural Park of Garayo or the Valderejo Natural Park which is a nature reserve.

The Parador is approximately 76 kms from Bilbao and the famous Guggenheim museum, designed by the american architect Frank O. Gehry.

Distance from the nearest airport is approximately 60 kms, train station is 12 kms away and the nearest port is 90 kms away.

Animals are not allowed.

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Parador at Argomaniz
DAILY RATES (inc Tax) FOR 2 PERSONS SHARING A DOUBLE ROOM
2010Standard Double w/ facilities for disabled Double with view Superior room Junior Suite
Jan and Feb
Nov and Dec
143 EUR143 EUR165 EUR186 EUR251 EUR
March to October155 EUR155 EUR179 EUR202 EUR272 EUR
Breakfast 15 EUR per person per day                 Lunch or Dinner 31 EUR per person per day

PROMOTIONS - DAILY RATE (inc Tax) FOR 1 PERSON SHARING A STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM*
2010Golden DaysYoung Persons5 Night Card2 Night Special
Jan and Feb
Nov and Dec
60.55 EUR56.00 EUR51.50 EUR94.00 EUR
March to October64.75 EUR56.00 EUR51.50 EUR98.80 EUR

*Supplement and restrictions may apply - General terms and conditions

PROMOTIONOVERVIEW (for more detailed information use the link)
Golden Days 30% discount for guests 55 years or over in a standard room with breakfast
Young Persons Discounted rates for guests 20 to 35 years 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

 

Directions
Parador de Argomaniz - one of the Spanish Paradors Paradores Parador de Argomaniz - one of the Spanish Paradors Paradores
Located 12 km from Vitoria/Gasteiz, the Parador de Argomaniz is located in the Larrea Palace. From its summit you can make out the Plains of Alavesa and the mountains of Urbasa and Gorbea. The Parador is easily reached from the N-1 main road--Madrid-Irun--which it is next to; you then take the Km 363 turn-off and from here, the town of Argomaniz is 1 km away.


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