Parador Hotel Cuenca, La Mancha – dramatic & spectacular
Perched dramatically above a plunging cliff face that towers over the Hoz del Huecar gorge, this magnificent four-star parador is housed in a 16th-century convent, with a cafe in the cloisters and spectacular views of the “hanging houses” that cling to Cuenca’s sheer-faced outcrops.
Paradores are a chain of government-backed hotels created to offer visitors luxury surroundings and a unique ambiance.
Some are purpose-built, but many others are former castles, manor houses, monasteries and palaces with a rich and fascinating history attached to them.
All of these will have been meticulously restored to preserve their previous elegance, while at the same time subtly incorporating a wide range of more modern aspects to ensure your absolute comfort. As you would expect, cuisine is also of an exceptionally high standard throughout