16TH
C. FRANCISCAN CONVENT
The
Convent of San Francisco, built by the Dávila de la Cueva family
in 1596, is located in a historical-artistic position of great interest,
which offers the traveller the opportunity to discover the most beautiful
parts of this town and the natural spaces surrounding it, among which stand
out the Tablas de Daimiel.
The
inner rooms are welcoming with an elegant, peaceful air, with the 14 inner
courtyards, the splendid garden and the swimming pool standing out from
the ensemble. The bedrooms, installed in the former monastic cells, also
offer peace and quiet. Beautiful galleries, wood and latticework complete
the inner atmosphere.
In
the restaurant the traditional recipes of La Mancha are accompanied by
Arabic influences, among which can be mentioned 'pisto manchego' (tomato-based
ratatouille), 'migas' (fried breadcrumbs), the cod dishes 'mojete' and
'tiznao' and Almagro aubergines.
Hotel
Facilities:
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Cocktail
bar
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Conference
facilities
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Currency
exchange
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Disabled
facilities
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Parking
facilities
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Restaurant
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Safe deposit
box
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Swimming
pool
Room
Facilities:
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Air conditioning
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Cable
/ Satellite TV
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Heating
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Mini bar
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Private
bathroom / Ensuite
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Telephone
Additional
Information:
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Distance
to railway station: 1 km
How
to get there:
The
Parador de Almagro, former Convent of Santa Catalina, is located on the
Ronda de San Francisco, in the old quarter of the city. The Parador is
the ideal starting point to set out on any number of routes and enjoy the
urban, historic and artistic district of which it forms a part: the Plaza
Mayor, the Corral de Comedias open-air theatre, the Palace of the Fúcares
Family, the Municipal Theatre, and more.
Almagro,
once the capital city of the Order of Calatrava, is located: 200 km from
Madrid. Following the 'Andalucia Madrid-Cadiz' highway, Almagro can be
reached from Manzanares by heading towards 'Bolaños-Almagro'; 125
km from Bailén. Following the 'Andalucia Madrid-Cadiz' highway,
you can reach Almagro from Valdepeñas by heading towards 'Moral
de Calatrava-Almagro'; 130 km from Toledo. Following the N-401 national
highway, Almagro can be reached from Ciudad Real; and 180 km from Albacete.
Following the 'Levante' highway towards Villarrobledo, Almagro can be reached
from the N-310 national highway heading towards 'Manzanares-Bolaños-Almagro' |
Activities:
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Cultural
Visits
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Hiking
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Hire of
bicycles
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Swimming
Places
to visit:
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Almagro.
Corral de Comedias, Calatrava Convent, Los Fugger Palace, San Bartolomé
el Real, Former University, Plaza Mayor
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Ciudad
Real. (22 km). Cathedral, Puerta de Toledo, San Pedro church
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Tablas
de Daimiel. (26 km).
Typical
festivals
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International
Festival of Classical Theatre July
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Virgen
de las Nieves 4 August
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San Bartolomé
25 August (fair week)
Distances
to nearest paradors
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Manzanares:
35 Km.
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Toledo:
130 Km.
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Jaén:
165 Km.
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Ubeda:
165 Km.
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Albacete:
180 Km.
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above to view map
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