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Parador MazagonHotel Cristobal Colon |
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This Parador, surrounded by pine trees, is set in large gardens facing the ocean with the long sandy Mazagon beach in front. The Parador is named after Christopher Columbus (Cristobal Colon) who
lived in the area for part of his life.
The restaurant serves international food but specialises in the dishes of this Atlantic Coast of Southern Spain. Fish dishes feature strongly on the menu and in particular locally caught shell fish, particularly shrimps, prawns and cockles. From the mountains inland come the cured hams of Jabugo and Iberian pates. The chef particularly recommends the main courses containing the excellent local pork. A visit to the city of Huelva allows you to look at the churches of San Pedro, La Concepcion, La Merced, together with the Sanctuary of Nuestra Senora de la Cinta. Two other places of interest are the Monastery of La Rabida and the Palos de la Frontera. A Franciscan monk at this convent, Fra. Juan Perez, listened to Columbus telling him of his dream of discovering an alternative route to India. The monk persuaded him to apply to the king for support. Fra. Juan must have been a very enlightened man for, at that time, the church considered the the earth was flat and Columbus would fall of the edge. The port of Palos de la Frontera has now silted up and it is difficult to imagine the fleet of three ships setting off from here on their epic voyage, leading to the discovery of America. Prior to the voyage, the edict of the king ordering conscription of local sailors and the construction of three caravels was read by the mayor in the main square of the town. In 1528 the port also saw the departure of another notable explorer,
that of Cortes.
Visit also the village of Moguer where the Spanish poet Juan Ramon Jimenez
got his inspiration to write his masterpiece, known in English as ”Platero
and me”.
The bedrooms are spacious with terraces and beautiful views over the calm waters of this coast. The scene is of yachts passing and, on the horizon, the ships making their way to and from the busy straits of Gibraltar. Your visit may coincide with the Latin American Cinema Festival held every November in Huelva. Also every year in May and June is the Rocio ”Romeria” (pilgrimage) in Almonte which is certainly worth a visit. The first week in September is the time of the festival that is held
in Moguer
All bedrooms have a telephone, satellite television, safe, and a mini bar. In the hotel there is air conditioning, central heating, currency exchange, parking facilities (without security and limited places), satellite television and gift shop. There is a gymnasium, tennis court, jacuzzi and sauna, garden and a children's play area, restaurant and bar. There are facilities to hold business meetings. Distance from the nearest airport is approximately 125 kms and the nearest train station is 24 kms away. |
| Parador Cristobal Colon at Mazagon |
| DAILY RATES (inc Tax) FOR 2 PERSONS SHARING A DOUBLE ROOM | ||
| 2010 | Standard | Double w/ living room |
| Jan and Feb Nov and Dec | 148 EUR | 222 EUR |
| Mar to June and Oct | 160 EUR | 240 EUR |
| Easter July to Sept | 171 EUR | 257 EUR |
| Breakfast 17 EUR per person per day Lunch or Dinner 32 EUR per person per day | ||
| PROMOTIONS - DAILY RATE (inc Tax) FOR 1 PERSON SHARING A STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM* | ||||
| 2010 | Golden Days | Young Persons | 5 Night Card | 2 Night Special |
| Jan and Feb Nov and Dec | 63.70 EUR | 56.00 EUR | 51.50 EUR | 98.40 EUR |
| Mar to June and Oct | 67.90 EUR | 56.00 EUR | 51.50 EUR | 103.20 EUR |
| Easter July to Sept | 71.75 EUR | 56.00 EUR | 51.50 EUR | 107.60 EUR |
| *Supplement and restrictions may apply - General terms and conditions |
| PROMOTION | OVERVIEW (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 |
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| The Parador de Mazagon is located in the Donana Environment Nature Reserve, by the sea, at Km 24 of the main road from Huelva-Matalascanas. Mazagon is located 24 km from Huelva, the capital of the province. |
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Distance in Kilometres | Direction |
| Ayamonte | 86 | West |
| Carmona | 147 | East |
| Arcos de la Frontera | 209 | South-east |
| Cadiz | 243 | South-east |
| Cordoba | 256 | North-west |
| Zafra | 258 | North |
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