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Unusual Hotels in Spain – From Castles to Caves

The Paradores Paradores of Spain are operated by the Spanish government. Are castles medieval Moorish fortress, ancient monasteries, palaces and manor houses with elegant charm. Buildings can be historical and centuries-old, but services (eg, wireless Internet, satellite TV and minibar) and the service are modern.

93 The hotel chain was founded in 1928 by order of King Alfonso XIII. Paradores are located throughout the country. Seldom more than a few hours, or by number of most half a day between a hostel and the next.

The restaurants of the Paradores are as special as their own inns. Each offers a menu that focuses on the traditional dishes of the local region, however, prepared in the style of the chef. The wine list with some of the best wines of Spain.

Many of the Paradores are set in an extraordinary natural landscape. Most national parks in Spain have a Parador in or very close. Paradores Others are in places of historical interest. The Parador de Granada is literally within the Alhambra, one of the architectural jewels of Andalucia. When you stand there you are right within the beautiful grounds.

Other unusual presentation of experiences

The Ventorro Hotel in Andalusia, Spain has 8 rooms with bathroom, carved into the mountain. Although they are caves, comfortable beds, TV and heating. Outside the courtyard is a door to the Arab baths complete with hot and cold pools and a massage area.

Hotel Silken Puerta América, Madrid, All floors of this hotel was made by a different designer. From rooms that are all white to the bathrooms which are all red, the rooms of the hotel is very modern and very dramatic. Even the garage had a designer.Some the rooms are not too expensive, but most are quite expensive.

Want a different kind of camping experience? Try a Tipi holiday. This luxurious eco-friendly camping experience has a double bed luxury camp with feather duvets and a private bathroom with shower inside the cave complex. They an outdoor kitchen with a BBQ gas hob, fridge, pots and pans. You can use this to prepare their own meals if desired.

This is just a sample of the unusual hotels you can stay on a trip to Spain.

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