{"id":422,"date":"2016-05-18T10:32:50","date_gmt":"2016-05-18T09:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/?p=422"},"modified":"2016-05-18T10:32:50","modified_gmt":"2016-05-18T09:32:50","slug":"unique-luxury-experiences-at-a-spanish-parador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/unique-luxury-experiences-at-a-spanish-parador\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique luxury experiences at a Spanish Parador"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"western\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-429\" src=\"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ahambra.jpg\" alt=\"Parador of La Alhambra, Granada\" width=\"620\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ahambra.jpg 620w, https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ahambra-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><br \/>\nParadors are not simply a bed for the night, but <strong>luxury experiences that are uniquely Spanish<\/strong>. Paradors are an opportunity to stay in a fabulous, historic location with first-class modern facilities, and like <a href=\"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/\">AurigaCrown rental<\/a> partners, are located across the country.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Spanish paradors are much more than just hotels. A series of state-run accommodation venues, the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parador.es\/en\/portal.do\">Paradors of Spain<\/a><\/u><\/span> offer unrivalled levels of comfort and service. Paradors are usually located in the most fabulous and unusual locations, from sympathetically restored historic buildings and castles, to modern leisure complexes. They\u2019re all very different venues and prices can vary wildly, but they all have one thing in common \u2013 they each offer a unique taste of Spain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">The first Parador in Spain opened in 1928, and there are now 93 Paradors located all over the country, totalling over 10,000 hotel rooms. Over half are located in historic buildings, and nine of them are in cities which have been declared <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/statesparties\/ES\/\">UNESCO World Heritage sites<\/a><\/u><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-430\" src=\"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cazorla1.jpg\" alt=\"Cazorla Parador\" width=\"620\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cazorla1.jpg 620w, https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cazorla1-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><strong>Paradors in Spain are ideally situated<\/strong> for you to take part in a variety of local attractions, whether that be children\u2019s activities, art exhibitions and cultural events, sports or simply enjoy the local heritage. For example, nature lovers can hire a 4 x 4 from AurigaCrown and explore the <strong>Cazorla Nature Reserve<\/strong>, Golf enthusiasts can play a few rounds on the Costa del Sol before heading back to <a href=\"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/car-rental\/car-rental-airport-malaga-(agp)_AGP.html\">Malaga<\/a>, or for star gazers, visit the Parador in Tenerife\u2019s <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.turismodecanarias.com\/canary-islands-spain\/holiday-travel\/things-to-do\/tenerife-island\/teide-nationalpark-world-heritage-site-unesco\/index.html\">Teide National Park<\/a><\/u><\/span> \u2013 the only building within the confines of the park itself. At 7,000 feet above sea level this hotel is an idea base for astronomers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-431\" src=\"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cazorla2.jpg\" alt=\"Parador of Cazorla\" width=\"620\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cazorla2.jpg 620w, https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cazorla2-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">If your choice of Parador reflects your choice of Spanish break, then <strong>here at AurigaCrown we can offer you a car hire to match<\/strong>. From BMW\u2019s and Mercedes\u2019 for those who enjoy a spot of luxury, to 4 x 4\u2019s and Jeep\u2019s for the more adventurous, <a href=\"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/\">book your next holiday car hire with AurigaCrown today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paradors are not simply a bed for the night, but luxury experiences that are uniquely Spanish. 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