Parador de Zafra Duque de Feria

Spain - Badajoz - Zafra

A four star hotel in a modernised castle built in 1437

This Parador is in a majestic castle, with construction commencing in the year 1437. It was the former residence of the Dukes of Feria.

The value of this castle-palace is expressed through a spectacular facade placed in an ideal setting, discovering the monumental surrounds and the natural landscapes of this area.

Nine battlement towers guard the regal, grandiose interior which conserves beautiful coffered ceilings, large chests, ironwork, handrails and several other decorative details which belonged to the former palace.

The bedrooms which in the past had Hernan Cortes as a guest, are elegant and spacious while the swimming pool and well cared for garden adorn the exterior.

Try the regional dishes the dining room has to offer such as: lamb stew, "migas extremenas" (fried breadcrumbs) and "solomillo iberico al queso de los Ibores" (sirloin with cheese).

The route of the Duchy of Feria will lead you to villages like Feria, Salvatierra, and Almendralejo while the route of the Templars will bring you to Burguillo del Cerro, Jerez de los Caballeros, and Frenegal de la Sierra.

In Zafra visit the Santa Clara Convent, the Big and the Small Squares, and the church of Candelaria.

In Almendralejo the Feast of Candelas is held in February. In Fuente de Cantos the Chanfaina Feast is held during the Week of San Juan and in Zafra the Cattle Fair is in the first week of October while in Jerez de los Caballeros the Ham Fair is in the first week of May.

In the area surrounding this Parador you have access to many nature and sport activities like swimming, hiking, horse riding or biking.

This Parador has thirty seven twin bedded rooms, seven rooms with a double bed and one suite.

All the rooms have a private bathroom and also a telephone, television, safe and a mini bar.

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

Pets are not allowed in the hotel.

Directions

The Parador is located in the centre of the town, next to the Santa Marina church and close to Calle Sevilla. Zafra is between Seville and Mérida along the 'Ruta de la Plata' (Silver Route), taking the main N-630 road, 141 km from Sevilla and 60 km from Mérida; and 73 km from Badajoz along the N-432 from Badajoz-Granada.