Parador de Alcañiz is a stunning Spanish hilltop castle hotel overlooking the town of the same name between Zaragoza and the Mediterranean.
It has a history going all the way back to the 12th century and some of its original features are intact from that time, from the later medieval period, and after its conversion from a defensive fortress to a monastery and then to a residential palace in the 18th century.
The views from all around are stunning, and you could spend many happy hours just wandering the grounds.
Internally, though renovated on numerous occasions over the years (and centuries!), the castle has that charming old-world feel.
Much of the common areas – the dining hall in particular – look and feel tremendously medieval, and the food, mostly local and traditional, is excellent.
Some Guest Reviews:
”We love staying in Paradores and have been to quite a few by now. The old, well restored castle of Alcaniz is spectacular. The room was reasonably spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent….”
”Amazing building in a fantastic location, with clean and comfortable rooms….”
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