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Historic Paradors of Hidden Spain
Santiago de Compostela
Stay in three delightful paradors and discover a spectacular backdrop of ocean and mountains in one of Spain’s most fascinating corners.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
• Stay in three historic parador hotels, all with echoes of royalty and nobility • Enjoy fashionable Santander • Visit Santillana del Mar – one of Spain’s prettiest villages • Catch a glimpse of the towering Picos de
Europa mountains • Visit relaxed Gijón and historic Asturian capital Oviedo • Walk in pilgrims’ footsteps in ancient
Santiago de Compostela and riverside León • Discover the fine historic port of A Coruña • Spend a day at leisure in the ducal surroundings of exquisite Lerma • Seven nights’ carefully chosen four-star bed and breakfast Parador accommodation • Four dinners • Return flights to Bilbao, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Discover a fascinating region of northern Spain, where dusty plain gives way to spectacular mountains and a verdant coastline fringed by stunning beaches and fashionable resorts. Here, the provinces of Cantabria and Asturias, Galicia and Castilla y León exude rich history, fascinating maritime culture and unmistakable charm. On this tour you’ll explore ancient cities along the fabled Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail, and in addition to the comforts of the paradors, enjoy the distinctive cuisines and fine wines of this very special corner of the world.
From your first, 20th-century, riverside base, you’ll have the chance explore sophisticated beach resort Santander and picture-book Santillana del Mar. From your second beautiful parador, in verdant, Devon-like Galicia, via Gijon and Oviedo, and, take in ancient Santiago de Compostela, fabled end of the Camino, and the historic port of A Coruña, once the home of the mighty Spanish Armada. Your final stay, in a splendid, 17th-century ducal palace, brings the chance to visit historic Burgos, for centuries the capital of Old Castille and home nearly a thousand years ago to the legendary warrior leader El Cid.
Available May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2022 Fly direct from these airports. Prices from
• Bristol £1,485 • Edinburgh £1,539 • Gatwick £1,489 • Manchester £1,459 Personalise your holiday
• Burgos (half day) – from £40 Room for Sole Use from £280
Your Hotels
Parador de Lerma
Parador de Limpias
Set in beautiful parkland, with gardens, a tennis court, indoor and outdoor seasonal pools, a gym and sauna, this Parador offers comfortable rooms and garden-view dining. Parador de Vilalba, Vilalba HHHH B&B plus one dinner nights 3-5
Tucked away in an old quarter, this Parador boasts a tapas bar, café and a more formal restaurant, a quiet garden area and terrace, as well as traditional, comfortable rooms. Parador de Lerma, Lerma HHHH Half-board nights 6-7
This 17th-century palace, with furnishings and atmosphere to match, has a secluded inner courtyard, two restaurants, one serving delicious tapas, and rooms offering comfort and traditional style.
