In spite of "Puerto" translating as 'Port' it is about 25 kilometres from the sea and beaches.

Inside is the typical comfort of the Parador group with marble floors, local ceramics and colourful carpets, compliment the pastel shades of the decor.

The bedrooms have wrought iron beds, which are decorated with brass and leather chairs. The bed spreads are matching with the curtain material.

Outside, the swimming pool is in the well kept garden which also has a playground for the children.

As usual in the Paradores there are international dishes served but there is a strong emphasis on the dishes of the region including excellent salads, small regional casseroles and fish dishes. Recommended dishes include:

"Suprema de ave salteada salsa estragon", which is chicken supreme with tarragon sauce;
"Pastel e puerros y langustinos", a leek and prawn pie;
"Lomos de merluza a la Murciana" which is hake steaks done in the style of Murcia;
"Paparajotes con miel" being lemon tree leaves rolled in dough and fried;
"Alfajores" which is a biscuit made of almonds, nuts and honey;

Compared with most of the towns in which the Paradors are situated, Puerto Lumbreras is uninteresting and most guests are stopping overnight on their way to other destinations.

Those wishing to see the old towns should travel eighteen kilometres to the north to Lorca and visit the castle. Visit the main square, and the churches of San Patricio and San Francisco. Most of the older parts of the city is from the eighteenth century when it was rebuilt following an earthquake.

If in the area at Easter, the Easter parades through the streets should be seen.

In the opposite direction there is the Spring Festival in Murcia which is held from 16 to 23 of April each year.

The car journey to the beaches finds them unspoiled by the development that has taken place in many areas of the coast.

The accommodation in this hotel of the Paradors group is in forty three twin bedded rooms, nine rooms with a double bed and eight single rooms. All rooms in the hotel have a private bathroom.

In all rooms there is a telephone. satellite television, safe and a mini bar. Some rooms are specially adapted for use by disabled persons.

The building has air conditioning and there is a restaurant and bar. Facilities are available to hold a business meetings.

In the garden there is a swimming pool and a children's playground.

Pets are not allowed in the luxury hotels in the Spanish Paradores group.

• 8 Single bedrooms
• 43 Twin bedrooms
• 9 Double bedrooms
• Bar
• Restaurant
• Telephone
• Television with canal plus
• Heating
• Air Conditioning
• Satellite television
• Minibar
• Safe
• Lift
• Garage
• Car park
• Currency exchange
• Children's play area
• Garden
• Seasonal swimming pool
• Conference Facilities
• Facilities for the disabled
• Airport: 120 kms
• Train: 15 kms
• Port: 142 kms
• map with location