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Parador Hotel Cuenca |
Luxury four star hotel in a sixteenth century convent overlooking the gorge and the town The Parador of Cuenca is in former convent of San Pablo overlooking the Hoz del Huecar gorge which has sheer walls and luxuriant vegetation.
Nearby are the famous "Casas Colgadas" (Hanging Houses) and the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art.
The former chapel and the cloister of the convent is now a cafeteria bringing the friendly life back to the building.The interior decor combines the traditional elements with more contemporary features such as wicker and leather upholstery.
The welcoming bedrooms are comfortable and some have splendid views of the gorge and the "Casas Colgadas".
There are fifty four twin bedded rooms, seven rooms with double beds and two suites all with private bathrooms.
In the rooms there is a telephone, satellite television, safe and a mini bar.
The hotel is air conditioned and has a gymnasium, sauna, swimming pool and a tennis court.
There is a restaurant and bar and conference facilities are available.Spicy seasonal dishes make up the basis for the traditional cooking of Cuenca in which the restaurant specialises. Recommended are :
"Morteruelo" which is game shot in season;
"Pisto con lomo de orza", a dish of loin with fried vegetables;
"Bienmesabe", a sponge cake which is popular in the area;About 23 miles from the Parador, nature has created an incredible rocky place, called ”la Ciudad Encantada” (the Enchanted City).
The Easter celebrations at Cuenca are internationally renowned and a visit at this time should be made, if possible.
Another event is the Week of Classical Religious Music during which several concerts are organized.The local festival is held in August in honour of the patron saint, San Julian.
The Natural Park of the Cuervo river, the Palancares, and the Devil's Window are all beautiful places to visit.
These have many sporting activities including riding, caving, climbing; hang gliding and canoeing.
| Parador at Cuenca |
| DAILY RATES (ex Tax) FOR 2 PERSONS SHARING A DOUBLE ROOM | ||||
| 2008 Rates in Euros | Standard double room | Superior room | Double w/ living room | Suite |
| Jan and Feb Nov and Dec | 138 EUR | 159 EUR | 242 EUR | 276 EUR |
| March to October | 149 EUR | 171 EUR | 261 EUR | 298 EUR |
| Breakfast 15 EUR per person per day Lunch or Dinner 29 EUR per person per day | ||||
| PROMOTIONS - DAILY RATE (ex Tax) FOR 1 PERSON SHARING A STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM* | ||||
| 2008 Rates in Euros | Golden Days | Young Persons | 5 Night Card | 2 Night Special |
| Jan and Feb Nov and Dec | 59 EUR | 52 EUR | 48 EUR | 90 EUR |
| March to October | 63 EUR | 52 EUR | 48 EUR | 95 EUR |
| *Supplement may apply - Not all promotions are available, consult calendars of use - General terms and conditions |
| PROMOTION | OVERVIEW (for more detailed information use the link) |
| Golden Days | 30% discount for guests 60 years or over in a standard room with breakfast |
| Young Persons | Discounted rates for guests 20 to 30 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 |
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| The Parador overlooks the Hoz del Huecar gorge, opposite Cuenca's Suspended Houses, whose access, like that of the old centre, is the extraordinary metal bridge. The N-III is the reference road from Madrid, at the turn-off from Tarancon, or from Valencia through Motilla del Palancar. |
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Distance in Kilometres | Direction |
| Alarcon | 86 | South |
| Chinchon | 130 | West |
| Albacete | 142 | South |
| Teruel | 153 | North-east |
| El Saler | 238 | East |
| Toledo | 238 | West |
| Paradors front page | Purchase maps of Spain | Computer translations to many languages |
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