The peaceful surroundings are in contrast to the industrialization around the city of Barcelona.
The hotel has the atmosphere of a traditional Catalan farmhouse with a well looked after garden, bedrooms with colonnaded balconies and a magnificent swimming pool.

The rooms in the building are spacious and comfortable and the windows have exceptional views of the surrounding landscape.

In the hotel's restaurant, enjoy the very best cuisine of Catalonia with dishes such as the popular Osona sausages, "carn d'olla" (stew), and anglerfish au gratin with ali-oli sauce.

In the nearby town of Vic, the places to visit include the Sant Pere Cathedral, the Roman temple, the Main Square with porticos and the Episcopal Museum.

Motorist might like to try the 'Route of the Romanesque' which takes you to villages like Santa Maria del Corco and Rupit together with the Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll.

Another trip is to the "serrania" (mountains) of Guillerias, also visiting the dam of Sau and the volcanic area of la Garrotxa. These are places for walking, horse riding or going by mountain bike.

Like all Spanish towns, the local 'fiestas' are an important part of life. The first Sunday in May has the Penitence processions whilst the main 'fiesta' is on July 5th.

A medieval market is held in early December.

At the Parador, there are facilities to play tennis or use the swimming pool. Locally there are water sports and hiking. Reception of the Parador might even be able to arrange a balloon trip.

An interesting walk is from the Parador to the Monastery of Casserres which is an outstanding example of Catalonian Romanesque architecture.
Golf may be played at the near-by course.

The accommodation in this hotel of the Paradors group is in twenty two twin bedded rooms, twelve rooms with double beds and four suites.

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

The hotel has air conditioning, a restaurant and bar. Facilities are available to hold business meetings.

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

Parador de Vic - Sau is a Catalan farmhouse now converted into a four star luxury hotel.

• 22 Twin bedrooms
• 12 Double bedrooms
• 4 Suites
• Bar
• Restaurant
• Telephone
• Heating
• Air Conditioning
• Television with Canal Plus
• Satellite television
• Minibar
• Safe
• Lift
• Garage
• Car park
• Currency exchange
• Tennis court
• Seasonal swimming pool
• Garden
• Conference Facilities
• Airport: 78 kms
• Train: 12 kms
• Port: 74 kms
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