The Parador Hotel in Ayamonte - Parador de Ayamonte
The four star Parador Ayamonte stands on the site of the old castle which was originally made of rock with the village being built on the slopes of the hill surrounding it. The Parador Ayamonte is on a flood plain and has magnificent views over the River Guadiana and surrounding towns and villages lining its banks. This river forms the border between Spain and Portugal. Nearby places of interest are Sanlucar del Guadiana, Rocio-Donana, the San Francisco Temple, the Church of Nuestra Senora de las Angustias, the Salvador church in Ayamonte and the Huelva mountains.
The coastal area surrounding the Parador de Ayamonte is of particular interest to nature lovers since many species of birds nest in the area. Also the parades at Easter and Carnival (Shrove Tuesday) are well worth seeing. The local feast day of Nuestra Senora de las Angustias is on September 8th. There is also an International Music Festival which takes place here in August every year.
The 32 twin and 4 double guest rooms plus 18 suites are all elegantly furnished and equipped with a direct dial telephone, satellite television and a mini bar. Those facing the front having a little balcony overlooking the river and the rooms facing the back have a private interior patio.
Given a few days notice, the parador can arrange activities in the area for you including sailing, fishing, horse riding, hot air ballooning and walking tours. There are golf courses and tennis courts nearby or you can just relax around the swimming pool.
The regional specialities served in the restaurant are fish, crustacean and sausage dishes. The area is famous for its cured ham and the local shrimps and prawns and the local menu includes dishes like "raya en pimento (ray with red pepper sauce), "rape en Amarillo" (anglerfish), "estofado de guisantes con chocos" (cuttlefish and peas), "el calamar relleno" (stuffed squid) and "coca ayamontina" which is an almond flavoured dessert.
Parador de Ayamonte Additional Information
Facilities:
Bar; Restaurant; currency exchange service; lifts; gardens; lobby; 24-hour reception; conference room; swimming pool and car park.
Hotel Class:
Four Stars
History:
This Parador is built in a modern building on the high quarters of the town of Ayamonte, with amazing views of the Guadiana River.
Internet Access:
WiFi internet access in all areas.
Parking:
Private parking on the hotel.
Best For:
Golf; Sun and sea; Family; City and Business.
Rooms:
32 twin rooms, 4 double and 18 rooms with hall included. Facilities include mini bar; safe deposit box; central heating; air conditioning; satellite TV; direct line telephone.
Disabled Access:
Disabled guests have access throughout all communal areas of the hotel.
Ayamonte Activities & Attractions
Places of Interest:
In Ayamonte you can visit the churches of El Salvador and Las Angustias; and the San Francisco Temple. The villages Routes along the Guadiana like Sanlúcar del Guadiana (73km), Puerto de la Laja (88km), Algarve in Portugal (12km), Rocío-Doñana (110km), and Huelva mountain range (150km).
Festivals:
Holy Week in Ayamonte. The Carnival. Las Angustias, 8th of September. International Music Festival, in August, and the International Dance Festival, in Villablanca.
Activities:
Golf; Doñana Park and Odiel marshes; sailing; trips up the Guadiana; tennis; swimming; boats to Villareal to San Antonio.
Parador de Ayamonte Location
How to get there:
It is located in the mouth of River Guadiana. The N-431 road which runs through the strawberry-growing region of Lepe, and the N-435 along the route which leads through the mountains of Huelva are the natural approach roads, although it is also possible to get there from Portugal along the Algarve motorway. Ayamonte is 52 km away from Huelva.
Transport Links:
The nearest airports are in Huelva and Seville, 54 and 150 km away respectively; The train station and the port are 60 km from Ayamonte, in Huelva.
