Parador de Segovia

Spain - Castile - Segovia

Luxury four star hotel with panoramic views over Segovia

This Parador is about three kilometers from the centre of Segovia which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

It is situated on the El Terminillo estate, a sight which was chosen for the panoramic view of the city. The skyline is impressive with the city being dominated by the cathedral and the alcazar (castle).

During your stay at the Parador a visit to the city is a must both for the beautiful old buildings and also of the artistry of the interiors.

The original walls are largely intact and three of the original gates to the city have been retained.

One of the features of the town is the well preserved roman aqueduct which brought water to the inhabitants from 15 kms away.
The Parador itself is modern and welcoming.

The very spacious lobby displays modern paintings and decorations

The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable with splendid views of the city.

The Hotel has both the outside pool with views over the city for summer use and also a heated indoor pool. Other facilities include tennis court, gymnasium and gift shop.

These views are also seen from the dining room where some of the typical dishes of Castile can be tried. These include:

"Judiones de La Granja" in which beans feature strongly;
"Sopa Castellana" which is a nourishing local soup;
"Asadas de Cordero o cochinillo" which is lamb or sucking pig roasted in a wood fired oven;

The Easter festivities in Segovia are an attractive spectacle. Another is the religious festivals of San Juan and San Pedro held on 24-29 of June.

The Parador has seventy seven twin bedded rooms, sixteen double rooms, thirteen single rooms and seven suites.
All rooms have a telephone, satellite television, safe and a mini bar.

There is air conditioning throughout the hotel. Inside there is a gift shop, gymnasium and sauna, restaurant and bar. There are facilities to hold business meetings and special arrangements can be made for the disabled.

A splendid conference centre contains several meeting rooms and has the facilities for a successful business visit.

Animals are not allowed in the hotel.

Directions

The Parador is located on the El Terminillo estate, 3 km from the most emblematic monument of Segovia, the aqueduct. It is reached along the N-601 main road from Valladolid.