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Cardona
Historic Parador
53 Rooms, Starting at €100.00
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The Parador is in a spectacular location - a ninth century castle high on a hill overlooking the town of Cardona and beyond. There is a second century Minyona tower and an eleventh century church on the same site. With its panoramic views from the outer rooms, and intimate castle views from the inner rooms, and a very skilfull conversion of the part of the castle that is the Parador, it is a unique place to stay. Some bedrooms have the charm and romance of of four poster beds and the suites are exceptionally lovely. Two of the suites are actually more like junior suites (one large room with a separate sitting area). The Suite Real does has two separate rooms joined by an arch. The duplex rooms are ideal for small families. There is a bar, a casual cafeteria on the top floor with a lovely terrace, and a fine restaurant. There is also the possibility of having in-room massage, when reserved in advance. Wi-fi is available in some parts of the castle (receptions, and bar/cafe) and there is a computer in the reception area (pay per message). Moats, towers, walls and Gothic elements combine with a decoration in which comfort and Catalan-inspired medieval furniture predominate. In the dining room, Catalan cuisine offers a regional cuisine with local specialities such as forest mushrooms and a variety of sausages. In addition to standard double rooms with either two beds or one queen bed, there are also suites and split level rooms at this Parador. A minimum board arrangement of accommodation and breakfast is required. Weekends always have a 2 night minimum stay. There is a three night minimum stay at Easter and Christmas. Note that it is difficult to get public transport to Cardona: there is a train and a bus from Barcelona to Manresa and from there you need to take a taxi to Cardona. Cardona is a small town and its main claim to fame is the very old salt mines just outside town (an interesting tour costs 9 euros pp). There is a very pleasant walk from the castle into the town (about an eight minute walk). Parking is in the grounds of the castle.

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