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Parador Baiona

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Luxury four star hotel built within the old walled fort protecting the Port of Baiona

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From its situation on top of a rocky promontory, there are magnificent views of Baiona, the Isles de Cies and the "Ria" leading into the busy port of Vigo.
Swimming pool at Parador Baiona Bayona
The Parador of Baiona has been built in the style of a Galician manor house within the walls of a medieval fortress.

The fort was built to protect (not always successfully) the port of Baiona from enemies and pirates.

Nestling below the Parador is the marina full of yachts from all over the world. It is a favourite landfall for yachts crossing the Atlantic and also for those going from northern Europe to the south Atlantic, the Mediterranean or crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean Islands.

It was here that the first ships arrived in Europe to tell the Europeans of the discovery of America across the ocean. A replica of this ship, Pinta, which was part of the fleet of Columbus, has her permanent home in the harbour.

It is the focus point of a medieval carnival held every March to commemorate her arrival on 7 March 1493. Not many modern yachtsmen would like to cross the Atlantic on this small vessel!

During the War of the Spanish Succession, the combined English and Dutch fleets sailed through these waters to the battle of Vigo in October 1702. It is believed that there is still a treasure ship on the bottom which was sunk while trying to escape from "fire ships" trying to set them ablaze.
Interior of the Baiona Parador - Spain
The focal point of this Parador Hotel is the splendid stone staircase that goes up from the entrance hall to the bedroom on the first floor.

The public rooms reflect the theme of the large old fort being of grand proportions with the walls decorated with memorabilia.

The Baiona Parador has regal and elegant common rooms in which decorative elements from other times are in abundance. Stately living rooms and spacious bedrooms, many with views of the sea, make up a grandiose interior in which a focal point is the splendid stone staircase in the entrance hall.

This Parador has one hundred and two twin bedded rooms, thirteen double bedded rooms, five suites and two easy access bedrooms. Many of the bedrooms have a view of the sea.

In the rooms you will find a private bathroom, a telephone, cable television, safe and a mini bar.

The building is air conditioned and has central heating, restaurant, bar, gift shop, free internet access in communal areas, currency exchange, lift, satellite television, parking facilities (without security and limited places), garage and there are conference facilities. Facilities for the disabled are available.

There is an outdoor terrace looking over the bay for drinks or light meals or alternatively a pleasant interior courtyard. The Parador Baiona has a seasonal swimming pool, tennis court, garden, gymnasium, Jacuzzi, sauna and children's playground.
Bedroom in Parador Baiona Bayona - Galicia
As is usual at the Parador, the high quality restaurant specialises in local recipes. You might like to try the following:
"Lubina con navajas" which is sea bass with razor shells in a parsnip top sauce;
"Mariscades" a magnificent dish of locally caught shell fish;
"Tarta de Santiago y las filloas" being a cake from the ancient pilgrimage city of Santiago do Compostela and a type of pancake.

The restaurant has a special glutin free menu but if you have this allergy it is worth checking that the various starters offered are also gluten free.

While in Baiona, walk through the old parts of the town. see the Monte Boi wall, the Collegial church, and the ”Cruceiro” (stone cross) of Santisima Trinidad.

A ferry boat runs across the Ria to the Isle de Cies where there are restaurants for lunch. The islands are a bird sanctuary with excellent sandy beaches. Though some will visit to look at the 'birds' on the discreet sandy beach behind the ferry terminal who have discarded all plumage.

Activities in the area include diving, fishing, golf, horse riding, sailing, trekking and paragliding.

A drive along the coastal road south of the Parador is spectacular. Visit the fishing harbour of A Guarda and the Celtic settlement on the top of Santa Tecla mountain. Return along the Mino valley where the Albarinho wine is produced. Cross into Portugal for tea in the 'forteleza' at Valenca before returning by the motorway.

You will find differences of spelling of place names in the area since both Spanish and the old language of Galego are spoken in the region.

Distance from the nearest airport is approximately 25 kms, train station is 22 kms away and the nearest port is 22 kms away.

Animals are not allowed.

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RACK RATES
2013
Rates in Euros
Standard Double w/ view Superior w/ facilities for disabled persons Twin Plus Double w/ living room
All Year
249280280354510
Breakfast included in room rate                 Lunch or Dinner 34 per person per day

PROMOTIONS IN STANDARD ROOMS * (Subject to availability)
2013 Rates in EurosGolden DaysYoung Persons5 Night Card2 Night Special
All Year 174.30 174.30 108.00 238.10 per night

Rates are per day for 2 persons sharing a double room and include tax
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2 Night Special 20% discount for 2 consecutive nights or more with half board

 

Directions
Parador Baiona
36300 Baiona, Pontevedra
Latitude: 42° 7' 32.109" N (42.12564527873224)
Longitude: 8° 50' 58.7724" W (-8.850109577178955)
Parador de Baiona Bayona - one of the Spanish Paradors Paradores Parador de Baiona Bayona - one of the Spanish Paradors Paradores

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Nearest Paradores
Parador
Distance in Kilometres
Direction
Tui 25 South
Pontevedra 50 North
Cambados 70 North
Santiago
de Compostela
113 North
Santo Estevo
129
East
Monforte de Lemos
150
East
Verin 199 South-east

Information on Baiona Wikipedia's article on Baiona Wikipedia's article on the Cies Islands

 

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Comment posted by Bestfriendintheworld
2012-11-26 16:17:54
October 2012: Beautiful hotel with a historic atmosphere. Amazing location and views! Can only recommend.
Comment posted by Stewart Young
2012-08-15 09:43:15
Stayed at the Baiona Parador the second week of July.Two adults and a three year old. We were a bit worried by our late arrival (2145) but we found the local town was still buzzing and had no issue with finding a meal. Our room had a bay view which was very nice.(102) Good sized room ,very clean with a set of patio type doors which opened onto the gardens. Wonderful public rooms in the hotel ,well worth exploring for an hour or so.Excellent swimming pool. The beach is supurb and rivals anything we have come across. Also make sure you walk the battlements ,amazing views . All the food at the hotel is of a very good standard and the bar area is very pleasant and the service is excellent. Prices are higher than in the town but not outlandishly so. Baiona town is a five minute walk away.Loads of restaurents all at very reasonable prices .Usually paid about £60-£70 for a meal with wine. We travelled about a bit ,the local buses are good. Overall we had a great time. We are 100% going back next year. Cannot fault it.
Comment posted by David Lincoln Ross
2012-06-18 16:39:45
My wife and I stayed at Baiona in late April and early May, while we had requested a large room in advance, we were taken to a tiny room. The Parador had no record of all the emails I sent. Eventually, we were directed to a lovely suite, and all was well. While we very much enjoyed the stay, I would say I was quite shocked that no one at the desk was able to fluently talk in English, either when we check in on a weekday afternoon, before 5pm, or at night. Everywhere at other Paradors, restaurants, etc, there was someone who could speak in English. While I am embarrassed to admit not being able to speak Spanish, for a top tourist destination in Baiona, the fact that senior staff could not converse in English was a disappointment. Beside this impediment, the staff could not have been nicer or more professional. David Lincoln Ross
Comment posted by Brian Smith
2011-10-12 01:57:06
THhs is one of the finest Paradors that we have stayed in. The setting is truly wonderful as is the parador itself.When we arrived, the allocated room did not have a sea view, this was soon dealt with courteously and efficiently(at additional cost). The evening meal in the restaurant was also magnificent. This Parador has just about everything including a lovely town within walking distance.
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Luxury Parador hotel in the old walled fort protecting (not always successfully!) the Port of Baiona.



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