Parador de Cardona in Cardona

The Hotel is located on a headland in a 9th century fortified enclosure, alongside the 2nd century Minyona tower and an 11th century church with characteristic features from the surrounding Catalan Romanesque. Its location provides exceptional panoramic views over the city and the fertile lands bathed by the River Cardoner.Some of the hotel rooms have charming canopy beds. Pits, towers, walls and gothic features come together with a predominantly comfortable dcor and Catalan-inspired mediaeval furnishings.Catalan cuisine is served in the dining room including aubergine terrine with pigs trotters, selections of sausages and especially barbecue dishes with the braised lamb shoulder a highlight.

Rates From £83 per night.
Rooms: 52
Accommodation Type: Paradores

Located on a hill facing the town of Cardona, the Parador is in the heart of Catalonia, 85 km. from Barcelona, 90 from Lerida, 95 from Gerona and 90 from Andorra.From Barcelona: C-58 motorway to Manresa or the A-2 road (exit 132) to Manresa and then the C-55 to Cardona.From Lerida: C-25 trunk road to Manresa and then the C-55 to Cardona.From Gerona: C-25 trunk road to Manresa and then the C-55 to Cardona.