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Alarcon parador
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This parador is set in Alarcon,
a beautiful medieval village next to the Jucar River gorge. The village is tiny
and typical of rural Spain - small narrow streets lined with low stone houses,
all leading to the village plaza and almost more churches than houses. A wall
surrounds the whole village which is illuminated at night, so a stroll after dinner
is a good idea. The parador of Alarcon is a spectacular 8th Century
Moorish castle, recently renovated in a bold style, combining history with modern
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Alarcón Parador (Cuenca)
(15 rooms)
(****) | | Conservación
| Wonderful | | Cocina | Good | | Relación
calidad/precio | Fair
(expensive) | Avda.
Amigos de los Castillos, 3
Tel. 969 33 03 15; Fax: 969 33 03 03 | |
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 The
parador only has 15 rooms, and it is necessary to book in advance. The
rooms are comfortable, especially the ones in the tower (which are a bit more
expensive). The parador was recently refurbished. The result is spectacular
- modern touches and furnishings and bright colours contrast with their historical
surroundings, giving this parador a unique air. The restaurant is an example
of the contrast mentioned above and is a spendid room. Guests are offered good
food - not one of the best parador restaurants, but still good - and the service
is quick and professional. Try the local dishes. We have just one reservation
about Alarcon parador - the prices. It is one of Spain's priciest paradors and
certainly the price of the tower junior suite rooms (often the only rooms left
if you book on the same day) is too high. For more detailed information
on other sights, hotels and restaurants in the province, see Guide
to Cuenca. |
