Parador de Merida Via de La Plata

Spain - Badajoz - Merida

Luxury four star hotel in an eighteenth century convent with artifacts from the Roman, Mudejar and Visigoth periods as well as decoration

Beyond any doubt the main attraction here is the theatre and the amphitheatre at Merida. Imagine fourteen thousand people shouting, watching the beasts and the gladiators fighting.

This Parador conserves the structure of the former 18th century convent, installed on the remains of a temple dedicated to the Concordia de Augusto, and offers the guest to discover the rich heritage of the very beautiful town of Merida.

Roman, Mudejar, and Visigothic elements adorn the interior while characterized by an intimate, welcoming atmosphere. The living room in the former chapel of the convent, the inner courtyard, and the beautiful Mozarabic gardens are some of its most noteworthy spaces.

The numerous gastronomic suggestions offered by the restaurant are exquisite. Try the "criadillas de la Tierra" (truffles), "caldereta extremena" (stew), the assortment of "gazpachos" (cold soups), and Almoharin figs.

Visiting the Roman Theatre and the Amphitheatre of Merida is mandatory. Still inside the city, the National Museum of Roman Art displays many attractions. You may also visit the villages of Alange, Dolmen de Lacara, Medellin and Trujillo not forgetting the cities of Caceres and Badajoz.
The dams of Cornalvo and Proserpina are also worth to see.

The Festival of Classical (Greek and Roman) Drama is held every month of July in Merida. In the first week of September, you should go to the Fair of Merida, and to the Feast of Santa Eulalia Martir held every 10th of December.

This region offers you excellent possibilities to practise fishing or hunting. Other recommended sports are golf which can be played less than 3 miles from the Parador or tennis.

The Parador has seventy twin bedded rooms and nine double bedded rooms and three suites.

In the rooms you will find a telephone, television, mini bar and safe.

Also for the comfort of your stay there is heating, air conditioning, piped music, a gift shop, gymnasium and sauna. The Parador also has a swimming pool, sauna, restaurant, bar and conference facilities if required. There are facilities for the disabled.

Animals are not allowed.

Directions

The Parador is located in the centre of the town. Merida is 60 km from Badajoz and 350 km from Madrid along the main N-V road, and 70 km from Caceres and 200 from Seville on the N-630.