Parador de Plasencia Convento de Santo Domingo

Spain - Estamadura - Plasencia

Luxury four star hotel based on a convent dating from the fifteenth century

The name ”Plasencia” was given to this town by its founder king Alfonso VIII, meaning ”pleasant for God and for men”.

This Parador is the former Convent of Santo Domingo, founded by the Zuniga family in the middle of the 15th century and was built in gothic style both inside and out.

Situated in a marvellous location in the heart of the historical quarter of Plasencia, this is an ideal point from which you may discover the city's architectural delights as well as the marvellous surrounding country side.

As with all restaurants of the Paradors, serving the local dishes of the region takes top priority. In the Parador of Plasencia the theme is the gastronomy from Estamadura. Being an inland region the dishes are from the agriculture of the region and the meats of the mountains.

The menu may include the following specialities of the chef:

"Sopa de Patatas" which is a potato based soup;
"Pucherete de perdiz" being a stew of partridge meat;
"Lomitos de cordero", honey roast lamb with potatoes and vegetables;
"Compota de higos de La Vera" which are local figs stewed in syrup;

In Plasencia visit the cathedral, palaces, walls, gates and bridges. The historic districts of Caceres and Trujillo are also impressive and not to be missed.
In Plasencia there is a local estival in early June with the festival of ”Martes Mayor” taking place on the first Tuesday of August.

The Festival and Procession of Virgen del Puerto held the first Sunday after Easter.

An interesting sight in Feburary is found in the Jerte valley when the cherry trees come into blossom..

Discover the wonderful natural landscapes of this region by walking in the Jerte valley, the Natural Park of Monfrague, La Vera, and Las Hurdes. This Parador has nine twin bedded rooms, eight rooms with a double bed and forty nine suites.

All the rooms have a private bathroom. Also there is a telephone, satellite television, safe and a mini bar.

The building has air conditioning. There is a restaurant, bar and facilities for the disabled are incorporated in the conversion.

There is a swimming pool and facilities for business meetings.

Pets are not allowed.

Directions

Upon entering Plasencia, the Parador may be reached through the Puerta de Coria and by continuing along calle Zapateria. At the end we will find ourselves in the Plaza de San Vicente Ferrer, where the Parador stands.