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PARADOR DE CUENCA

Subida a San Pablo s/n. 16001. Cuenca, Cuenca
Parador de Cuenca, Cuenca, Castilla la Mancha, Spain
16TH C. CONVENT NEXT TO THE 'CASAS COLGADAS' 

The former convent of San Pablo occupies a privileged position in the Hoz del Huécar gorge, a compendium of sheer walls and luxuriant vegetation on the outskirts of Cuenca, next to the 'Casas Colgadas' (Suspended Houses). 

Aerial View / Vista Aérea
View of Convent / Vista del Convento
Views / Vista Exterior

The glazed cloister, and the former chapel, now an inviting café, complement an interior which combines traditional elements with more contemporary details such as wicker, leather and upholstery. The comfortable, welcoming bedrooms stand out, some of which have splendid views of the 'Casas Colgadas', in addition to the conference rooms, the bar and a wonderful dining room decorated with exquisite taste. 
 
Cloister / Claustro interior
Pool / Piscina
Stairs / Escalera
Salon
Tennis Court / Pista de Tenis
Salon
Room / Habitación
Room / Habitación
Room / Habitación

Well-seasoned dishes make up the basis for the traditional cooking of Cuenca, such as 'morteruelo' (rich game-animal paté made with olive oil and spices ), 'pisto con lomo de orza' (tomato-based ratatouille with marinated loin), roasts and 'alajú' (dessert made from almonds, walnuts and honey).
 

Dining / Comedor
Function Room / Salon
Dining / Comedor
Hotel Facilities:
  • Cocktail bar
  • Currency exchange
  • Gymnasium
  • Parking facilities 
  • Restaurant
  • Safe deposit box
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool 
Room Facilities:
  • Air conditioning
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Mini bar 
  • Private bathroom / Ensuite
  • Telephone 
Additional Information: 
  • Distance to airport:   167 km 
  • Distance to railway station:   2 km 
How to get there:

The Parador is located in the middle of the Hoz del Huecar gorge, opposite Cuenca's Suspended Houses, whose access, like that of the old centre, is the extraordinary metal bridge. The N-III is the reference road from Madrid, at the turn-off from Tarancón, or from Valencia through Motilla del Palancar. 

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Activities:
  • Canoeing 
  • Cave exploring 
  • Climbing 
  • Golf 
  • Horse riding 
  • Paragliding 
  • Rafting 
  • Shooting 
  • Swimming 
  • Tennis 
  • Wing delta 


Places to visit:

  • Cuenca. World Heritage City Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, Suspended Houses 
  • Ventano del Diablo (20 km) 
  • Ciudad Encantada (35 km) 
  • Río Cuervo Nature Reserve (82 km) 
  • Las Torcas de los Palancares (22 km) 


Typical festivals

  • Religious Music Week Holy Week, Cuenca 
  • Holy Week Cuenca


Distances to nearest paradors

  • Alarcón: 86 Km. 
  • Chinchón: 130 Km. 
  • Albacete: 142 Km. 
  • Teruel: 153 Km. 
  • Saler, El: 238 Km. 
  • Toledo: 238 Km. 

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