Spanish Castles

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Avila
· City/Town: Ávila
· Address: Avenida de Salamanca, 23, 05002

The hotel exudes the traditional spirit of the city of Ávila, with modern guest rooms and designer bathrooms. The spirit of Ávila, -to eat well and rest better-, is proudly upheld in the guest rooms and restaurant of this hotel. The Hotel is located over the city's lookout point, next to the Cuatro Postes monument. It is a privileged site from where you can view the old city walls. The Hotel has a restaurant, bar and cafeteria with a terrace. It also has a TV lounge and a solarium terrace. The hotel has medical service, a gas station with a car wash, car rental and courier and fax service.

· Category: Hostel
· Province: Avila
· City/Town: El Barraco - Ávila
· Address: General Sanjurjo, 1, 05110

This property is situated in the Valle del Alberche, in the province of Ávila and has been refurbished, conserving the original stone façade. Every space in the establishment has been blessed with its own personality and the interior design and architecture of the building has been carefully detailed. On the ground floor there is a cafeteria, among other services. This is a tranquil place with great cuisine and immersed in nature, making it ideal for short breaks or longer holidays. It is located only a few kilometres from the capital Madrid.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Avila
· City/Town: Piedrahita
· Address: Tejedores, 1, 05500

This small, historic property is set in the village of Piedrahita, surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Gredos mountains. The Posada Doña Cayetana lies beside the village church, overlooking the ancient castle. Once an aristocratic family home, the historic building has recently been transformed into a charming hotel and restaurant. The property’s rich history is reflected in its carefully preserved features, decor and atmosphere. Meanwhile, modern facilities include hydromassage showers and baths in the rooms. Use the hotel as a base to spend a day out in the marvellous scenery of the surrounding mountains. Here you can enjoy outdoor activities ranging from walking to paragliding, with help from the knowledgeable hotel staff.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Avila
· City/Town: Ávila
· Address: Marques de Canales y Chozas, 2, 05001

In the historic quarter of the sizeable town of Ávila, this Parador is installed within the former -Piedras Albas- Palace, backing onto the impressive city walls. In keeping with its surroundings, the hotel's interior has a warm and intimate feel creating a very refreshing atmosphere, enriching your time spent there. Its beautiful decorative features include granite and adobe floors, bright colours and spacious rooms, some with four poster beds. These features all combine to create a light feel to the rooms. The Parador also features a garden containing archaeological remains, a magnificent glass-roofed courtyard, partitionable function rooms and a cafeteria. The hotel's restaurant provides a beautiful view over the gardens and the city walls. Here you can sample the 'pucheretes teresianos' (vegetable and pork stew), roast suckling pig, veal chops, Judías de El Barco (local bean dish) and the excellent yemas de la Santa (delicious dessert made from egg yolks).

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Avila
· City/Town: Navarredonda de Gredos
· Address: Av-941 Km 10, 05635

The Sierra de Gredos has housed this stone building since 1928, the first Parador, surrounded by crystalline waters, rough rocks and green pine forests. The hotel’s tough stone walls hide an interior with standout comfortable rooms, some with terrace. Classical wood reigns in the dining room, library and lounges. The presence of granite columns and the furnishing provide the space with a traditional Castilian style.