Parador de Artíes

Spain – Catalonia – Lleida – Artíes

Nestling snugly in the Val d’Arán among the wooded slopes of the Catalan Pyrenees, this modern Parador, built in the traditional local style, offers the visitor the perfect mountain holiday. In summer you may enjoy the sun and the outdoor swimming pool, while in winter the hotel provides a cosy refuge after a day on the nearby ski slopes – currently undergoing a major expansion. Situated 7 km from the ancient town of Vielha and the classy ski resort of Baqueira, the Parador is in the little village of Artíes, and built on the site of the house of Don Gaspar de Portolà, the 18th-century soldier and governor of California who founded both San Diego and Monterey. This spacious hotel features local architecture; many

of the bedrooms have dormer windows set into the steep roof and there are also four suites available. The restaurant boasts a range of local dishes, including Trucha a la Llosa (grilled fillet of trout served with a garnish of ham, parsley, olive oil and garlic) and Pescajus de Artíes (crêpe filled with caramel cream).

There is garage parking at this Parador.