Parador in Zamora

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In the historic centre of the capital of the province, this hotel occupies a palace built over the remains of a Roman fortress in the mid 15th century, and offers the traveller an opportunity to discover the beauty of the landscape, both natural and urban, of Zamora. The medieval flavour of the interior, with its suits of armour, tapestries and attractive canopied beds, combines with the Renaissance style of the courtyard, glazed wooden gallery and coats of arms. The hotel has two halls for conventions and a swimming pool in the flourishing garden. Wooden floors and beams give warmth to the baronial decor. The restaurant offers excellent dishes from the traditional local kitchen, such as bacalao a la tranca (cod), pulpo a la sanabresa (octopus), presas de ternera (beef) and desserts such as rebojo zamorano (a local pastry) and natillas almendradas (almond custard).

In the historic centre of the capital of the province, this hotel occupies a palace built over the remains of a Roman fortress in the mid 15th century, and offers the traveller an opportunity to discover the beauty of the landscape, both natural and urban, of Zamora. The medieval flavour of the interior, with its suits of armour, tapestries and attractive canopied beds, combines with the Renaissance style of the courtyard, glazed wooden gallery and coats of arms.The hotel has two halls for conventions and a swimming pool in the flourishing garden. Wooden floors and beams give warmth to the baronial decor.The restaurant offers excellent dishes from the traditional local kitchen, such as bacalao a la tranca (cod), pulpo a la sanabresa (octopus), presas de ternera (beef) and desserts such as rebojo zamorano (a local pastry) and natillas almendradas (almond custard).

The hotel is housed in a renaissance Palace and is a delightful spot for art lovers. The Palace was built in 1459 by the first count of Alba y Aliste. This Palace rise uo in the historical center of the capital of the province of Zamora.

The medieval atmosphere evoked by the armours, tapestries and attractive four poster beds, is in harmony with the magnificent patio, corridors and coats of arms all over the hotel.

The cuisine, typical of Zamora is heavy and tasty with a character of its own. One can sample such dishes as 'el bacalao a la tranca' (a cod dish), 'el pulpo a la sanabresa' (an octupus dish), and 'presas de ternera' (a veal dish). For dessert there is 'el rebojo Zamorano', a very tasty though hard type of biscuit, and 'las natillas almendradas' (spanish style custard with almonds).

Clasical large lobby clasical decorated acciording with this historial Palace.Wooden floors an beams offer warmth to the decoration with noble air.

The Palace, located in the heart of town, has a magnificent patio and staircase decorated with lombardy carvings. It is rectangular with five and six arches on each side.

It has two conference rooms and a refreshing swimmning pool in the well looked-after garden outside. 1206FG.

This palace, built on the site of a former roman fortress in the middle of the 15th century, offers the opportunity to discover all the beauty of the natural, monumental and artistic surroundings of the lands of Zamora. The interior's medieval ambience, created by the pieces of armour, noble rugs and attractive four-poster beds, is combined with the courtyard's Renaissance style that includes a glazed wooden gallery and coats of arms. The hotel is fully air-conditioned and has a total of 52 rooms. Further facilities include a 24-hour reception desk, a hotel safe, a currency exchange service, lift access, a cafe, a bar, a TV room, a restaurant, WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services and 2 conference rooms. Wooden floors and beams offer warmth and a noble air to the decoration.

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Restaurant

Swimming Pool


Bar


Terrace


Bedroom


Lobby


Entrance


Conference facilities

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Zamora is on the right bank of the Duero, where the Western meseta of Castilla begins. The Parador Condes de Alba de Aliste is in Plaza de Viriato, in the historic centre of the town. On arriving at the bridge Puente de Piedra, turn left to reach the Parador. If arriving by the N-122 road, go to the right of the park.