The Parador Hotel in Ciudad Rodrigo - Parador de Ciudad Rodrigo
The four star Parador de Ciudad Rodrigo is an ivy covered castle with a keep situated on the plain of the River Águeda. In Ciudad Rodrigo there are many attractions to see including the Cathedral, Main Square, and the churches of San Agustin, San Pedro and San Andres de la Orden Tercera. The nearby city of Salamanca also offers museums and monuments with beautiful surrounding countryside.
The Parador de Ciudad Rodrigo has well tended gardens with a beautiful courtyard, The interior of the parador is furnished with Castilian style furniture and has a restaurant with stone arches which specialises in serving food from the Salamanca area. Local dishes include various roast meat dishes, Iberian sausages and hams and"huevos farinato" which is an egg based dish.
This parador has 21 twin and 12 double rooms plus 2 suites. All are spacious and some have exceptional views. They come equipped with a private bathroom, satellite television, telephone and a mini bar.
In Ciudad Rodrigo local attractions include the cathedral, Main Square and churches of San Agustin, San Pedro, San Andres and de la Orden Tercera.
From here you can discover the nearby city of Salamanca and visit its museums and monuments, particularly the Main Square and the old University and enjoy the Carnivals of Toro and the Charrada Festival, on Resurrection Saturday or Sunday during Easter. In the valley of the Agueda River you can explore various routes either by horse, foot or on a mountain bike.
Parador de Ciudad Rodrigo Additional Information
Facilities:
A la carte restaurant; Bar; Conference rooms; Lobby; Shop; Gardens; 24-hour reception; Currency exchange.
Hotel Class:
Four Stars
History:
This Parador is built in a 14th Century Castle, rising up on a cleft of the river Águeda and covered with Ivy. It has Castilian furniture in its interiors, a splendid courtyard and cheerful bedrooms, some with great views.
Internet Access:
No internet access available.
Parking:
Free Outdoor car park.
Best For:
Heritage, Nature.
Rooms:
21 twins bedrooms, 12 doubles and 2 bedrooms with hall included. Facilities include complete bathroom, mini bar, satellite TV, safe deposit box, direct dial telephone, air-conditioning and central heating.
Disabled Access:
Disabled guests have access throughout all communal areas of the hotel.
Ciudad Rodrigo Activities & Attractions
Places of Interest:
Ciudad Rodrigo: Monumental historical ensemble, Cathedral, Plaza Mayor. La Alberca, Peña de Francia, Las Batuecas, Miranda de Castañar. Almeida, Arribes del Duero. Salamanca, 88 km, museums and monuments.
Festivals:
Carnavales del Toro, date varies. La Charrada Festival, Saturday or Sunday of the Resurrection.
Activities:
Horseback Routes, mountain bikes, canoeing.
Parador de Ciudad Rodrigo Location
How to get there:
The Parador is located in the Historical Artistic Ensemble of the city, surrounded by the defensive medieval wall, which begins and ends at the Castle of Henry II, with an approximate length of 2 km. The gateways to the city, the cathedral and other monuments form its privileged surroundings. Ciudad Rodrigo is 89 km from Salamanca along the N-620 and 28 km from Portugal along the E-80.
