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Jarandilla de la Vera
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 The
Parador at Jarandilla de la Vera in the Province of Caceres is a splendid castle
built for Carlos V, Spain's greatest King who commanded an Empire so big that
is was said that the sun never set in the Spanish Empire.
The Palace was
built so that Carlos V could rest here on his way to the Yuste Monastry, just
6 kilometres away. The Parador of Jarandilla de la Vera is simple building,
rich in history. The rooms are simple and comfy, service is welcoming and the
restaurant serves traditional local dishes. | Parador
of Jarandilla de la Vera
53 rooms
(****) | | Conservation |
Good | | Restaurant | Good
| | Price:Quality | Quite
good | Avda.
García Prieto, 1
Tel.927 560 117; Fax: 927 560 088 | |
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 The
worst thing about Jarandilla Parador is the village itself. We went back last
year (2004) to take some photos, having stayed in the parador years earlier. While
we were taking the photos outside, we were quite surprised to listen to a loud
announcement from a mobile microphone stuck on a van, informing us of the existence
of a local brothel which apparantly had opened recently and had a score of lovely
girls waiting to welcome local men!!! This could only happen in rural Spain.
Jarandilla
de la Vera is quite an uninteresting village (apart from the bizarre attraction
mentioned above), but it is the surrounding area which makes a visit to this parador
worthwhile. Beautiful lush countryside, valleys, rivers, small villages..... The
Monasterio de Yuste where Carlos V decided to come to die is also worth visiting,
although it closes very early on Sundays, so check opening times before you go.
The restaurant serves good food. We recommend migas (crumbs) extrameña-style,
potato soup and partridge soup. And try too the cherry liquor - delicious and
quite difficult to buy elsewhere in Spain. See Photos
of Jarandilla de la Vera Parador . For more detailed information on other
sights, hotels and restaurants in the provinces of Badajoz and Caceres, see Guide
to Badajoz and Guide
to Caceres. | |
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