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Parador de Santo Estevo
Ourense Historic Parador
67 Rooms, Starting at €114.00
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Chaves: 77.5km, Pontevedra: 79.2km, Vigo: 87.2km, Santiago de Compostela: 87.3km
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The Parador is housed in the Santo Estevo de Rivas de Sil monastery, in Nogueira de Ramuín (Ourense). It is located in a region popularly know as the birthplace of the "afiladores y paraguerios" (knife sharpeners and umbrella holders) and is one of the towns in Ourense in which the topography and the confluence of the rivers Miño an Sil create spectacular spaces that are worth visiting. The Monastery is one of Galicia's oldest, founded in the 6th century a.c.e. The original construction is Romanesque, though does show Gothic tendencies. Worth nothing are its 18th century baroque facade, its monumental staircase and its three cloisters: "De la portería", "De la Cocina", and "De los Obispos". The latter is the only cloister in Galicia, together with the cathedral in Tui, whose original construction has been preserved intact. The Hotel has a total of 77 rooms distributed around three cloisters of different styles and periods. The rooms are particularly interesting as they are all different, some with impressive views over the landscape and the valleys of the river Sil. The Abad Franquila room at the Parador of Santo Estevo is the largest at the hotel and has the best views of El Sil Canyon. It is named alter Abad Franquila, the first Abbot at the Monastery of Santo Estevo which was founded by King Ordoño II in the 9th century. The unique room at this charming hotel is located in the highest part of the building, to the northeast corner, and has a living room, a large bathroom with jacuzzi and a 2x2 m. double bed in the bedroom. There are three windows facing El Sil Canyon and the Monastery forest. There is a two night special promotion in this room for approximately 276 euros per person per night including special breakfasts, dinner, cava in the room and other special touches. The Hotel has a restaurant with terrace by the chestnut forest, a café with terrace in the entrance cloister, lounges and beautiful gardens. The spa at this Parador is exceptional. In the Ribeira Sacra enjoy the pleasures of water and various therapeutic treatments to relax your mind and body.
Family Information
2 children can share a sofa-bed (1,35 mts) in Double Superior room but this must be booked by request. Please send an enquiry regarding pricing and availability
Meal Information
Regional: 30-35 euros approx.
Notes PARKING: Free covered parking. Limited places, unsupervised
Catamaran tours: several craft offer trips to enjoy the landscape of the area. Lookout tours: Landscape of the rivers Sil and Miño. Romanesque tour: visits to churches and monasteries of the late 12th and 13th centuries.
Golden Days: a 30% discount when at least one person in the room is over 55.
Young Persons Special: €56 per person per night when at least one person in the room is between 20 and 35.
2 Night Special: A 20% discount off the half board rate when reserving for two nights.
Approximate Rates / Room
| Room | Price | | Accessible Twin Room | | 114 | 216 |
| Standard Double Bed | | 114 | 216 |
| Twin With Sitting Room | | 233 | 352 |
| Superior Twin | | 169 | 252 |
| Basic Double With Double Bed | | 114 | 190 |
| Standard Twin | | 114 | 216 |
| Twin-Bedded/Extra Bed Facility | | 114 | 216 |
Check Availability
Deposit:
Valid Credit Card.
No Deposit Required.
Cancellation Policy:
Your reservation will be guaranteed using the credit card which you are supplying to us. Payment direct to the Parador is required at check-out.
Cancellations must be received at least 72 hours prior to check-in, or a one night stay may be charged.
Our Feedback
Rating: Excellent
“Liked:
Loved it. The room, the location, the building, the interior, the food, the water spa/therapy. The drive from Monforte to Santo Estevo was beautiful.
Didn't Like:
The massage in the day spa was relaxing but not what I am typically used to in a massage. Far too soft.” Rating: Excellent
“Liked:
Fantastic building and view, good rooms, excellent staff, average food probably because alternatives a long way away.
” Rating: Not Given
“This was an excellent and atmospheric parador. The monastery has been excellently and sympathetically converted for this purpose, combining modern with traditional elements expertly. We had a few suggestions for improvements : (a) there should be more maps for walkers at the hotel and more information about pathways. Hotel staff, though excellent in other ways, obviously knew nothing about the locality and the availability of walks. Staff should be trained more on the history of the monastery and the amenities in the vicinity (b) The coffee shop/breakfast room serves as a bar as well. There is therefore no dedicated bar at the parador where guests can easily mix, an omission which could be easily rectified by converting a lounge to this purpose (for example, the room at the north east corner of the parador overlooking the gorge).
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