Parador de Vilalba Condes de Vilalba

Spain - Galicia - Vilalba

A four star hotel incorporating a fifteenth century defensive tower

This impressive medieval Galician tower now forms the focal point of the Parador which dominates the urban and rural landscape of this town in Lugo.

In the cozy, peaceful common spaces, the six rooms in the tower and the "Salon de los Andrade" there is a medieval atmosphere with mural paintings and coats of arms for decoration

The modern extension has been built in stone in the style of a typical palace of Galicia. The remaining bedrooms, a restaurant and bar and the other facilities of the hotel are in this modern building.

The restaurant serves some of the gastronomic specialties of this region as well as international Cuisine. Recommended are:

"Lacon con grelos" which is cooked pork with chopped turnip tops.
"Empanada de raxo", a pork and potato savory pie.
"Capon vilalbes" which is a Christmas season special with the capon being roasted in the medieval style.

There are several interesting places in the Galicia region within a hours car drive from Villalba to to visit. Santiago de Compostela used to be the third most visited place of pilgrimage during the first one thousand years following the birth of Christ. The cathedral contains the tomb of the apostle St. James (San Tiago).

The capital of the Province Lugo, also has a cathedral and the roman defensive walls are still standing.

On the coast of Galicia visit A Marina boasting kilometres of long beaches, and the fishing harbours Ribadeo, Foz, Mino, Burela, and Vivero.

In La Coruna you may stroll along the seaside promenade or to the Tower of Hercules. Take time to visit the vanguard museums here: The House of ciences, Museum of Man, and House of Fishes.

Participate in the various feasts of this region including San Ramon on August 31, Santa Maria held on the 1st of September not forgetting the Xira, a countryside pilgrimage across the river Magdalena.

The Fair do Capon takes place December 21 exposing poultry for sale, and in the springtime visit the San Simon Fair of Cheese.

In Lugo the Feasts of San Froilan are held on October 4.

A visit to the thermal waters of Alligail is a local attraction worth visiting.

Explore the rivers Magdalena and Ladra, the lakes of Valverde, and the Northern coast and estuaries of Galicia.

There is a sports centre with a gymnasium, sauna, solarium, and squash court. There is swimming in the river Magdalena or in a nearby indoors swimming pool by the river.

This Parador has thirty five twin bedded rooms and thirteen double bedrooms. All the bedrooms have private bathroom, telephone, satellite television, safe and mini bar.

The building has air conditioning in the dining room and bedrooms and there is a gymnasium and sauna, a restaurant and bar. There are also facilities to hold business meetings. This Parador does not have a private swimming pool.

Pets are not allowed in the hotel.

Directions

The Parador is in the castle in the centre of Vilalba. From Madrid Take the A Coruna road N-VI. After 35 kms. go onto the C-641 (sign Rabade). Enter Vilalba and follow Parador sign.