Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo

Spain – Castilla y León – Villafranca del Bierzo

Modern hotel in a traditional Galician style

3-star

The small town of Villafranca del Bierzo, between León and La Coruña, was a traditional staging post for pilgrims heading for Santiago de Compostela. In 1809 it was the scene of a notable battle, when Spanish militia forced the French garrison to surrender. The Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo is built in a traditional Galician style, with grey slate roof, and walls combining stonework and whitewashed plaster. The hotel is located in a very beautiful area, with the Sierra Ancares rising beyond the gardens. Walking, mountain biking, paragliding, fishing, swimming and canoeing are all possible locally, and back at the hotel one can relax in an elegant yet comfortable and informal atmosphere. The ambience is enhanced in the public rooms and the bedrooms by traditional Castilian wooden furniture, wooden floors and wrought-iron lamps, and an attractive garden adorns the entrance to the Parador. Specialities of the restaurant include Botillo (regional sausages), Alubias de la Bañeza (bean stew with seasoned pork sausage) and Bierzo veal stew.

There is garage parking at this Parador.

In line with their policy of continuous improvement, Paradores de Turismo de España advise that this Parador will be closed from July 2009 until 15th November 2010.