Spanish Castles

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Zamora
· City/Town: Benavente
· Address: Maragatos, 34, 49600

This is a homely and intimate hotel situated in Benavente, in the province of Zamora and overlooked by one of the most renowned medieval castles in the region. The rooms have been decorated with care, adorned with furniture and murals that create a warm and comfortable atmosphere. They also boast state of the art technology. There is plenty of parking available in the area surrounding the hotel.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Zamora
· City/Town: Benavente
· Address: Paseos de la Mota, s/n, 49600

This renaissance castle was constructed under the order of Fernando II of León and was the seat of las Cortes in 1202. It makes up part of the old town, set within the town's ancient city walls. It was almost destroyed in 1808 during the Spanish War of Independence but the huge Torre del Caracol (tower of the snail) survived, it has a lounge with an impressive Mudejar coffered ceiling. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the castle's interior has classical decorative features such as tapestries, forged lamps, coffered ceilings, as well as Spanish bricks and woods. Its spectacular rooms are specially equipped to be an ideal location for social gatherings. The sleep-inducing bedrooms are cosy and accommodating, and the restaurant offers local cuisine: Bacalao a la tranca (cod with boiled egg), arroz a la zamorana (rice and pork dish), dos y pingada (fried egg and bacon on bread) and tocino de cielo (custard caramel).

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Zamora
· City/Town: Benavente
· Address: Ctra. N-VI Km, 268 - Salida A-6 Nº 266, 49600

Located near Benavente in the Castile and Leon region, the hotel is an ideal stopover point for guests wanting to discover North West Spain. The comfortable hotel is situated close to the charming town of Benavente, one of the most important junctions in the North West of Spain. An ideal place for a stopover while travelling. The hotel prizes itself on making your stay as comfortable as possible and offers numerous services to make you feel at home. One of the services the hotel provides is special offers for groups, with special menus and organised visits to the surrounding area. The restaurant offers a wide range of regional specialities, such as game and seafood platters. The landscape is picturesque and there are many places of historical and cultural interest in the surrounding area.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Zamora
· City/Town: Fermoselle
· Address: Requejo, 272, 49220

This traditional hotel is set in the peaceful town of Fermoselle in the region of Castilla y León and very near the border with Portugal. La Posada is housed in a traditional country property dating back more than 100 years. The original atmosphere of the house has been conserved, using stone, wood and mud materials in the interior design. Visit the tranquil towns of the region and cross over the river into Portugal to explore the International do Dauro National Park. The hotel is located near the city of Zamora and with reaching distance of historical and monumental Salamanca.

· Category: 4 * Hotel
· Province: Zamora
· City/Town: Santa María de la Vega
· Address: C/ La Iglesia 3, 49696

Country Hotel with 6 well-equipped and comfortable bedrooms available at great rates. The facilities include a cosy restaurant, a mini-spa with a sauna and a spacious lounge where you can read, play billiards or just RELAX.