the aristocratic summer capital of Spain and popular surfing destination as you wish. Stroll down the city’s narrow medieval streets, sampling typical Basque food – and pintxos – and enjoy the many waterfront attractions found here. Meals B
7. ART IN BILBAO / PARADOR DE FUENTE DÉ View works of modern art at the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, then continue on to medieval Santillana del Mar. Drive into the impressive Picos de Europa, through gorges, remote villages and emerald valleys, en route to Fuente Dé. Overnight at a parador located in the heart of the Picos bordered by woodlands and a massive “stone” mountain. Meals BLD
8. CASTILE / PARADOR DE LEÓN
Cross the Cantabrian Cordilleras on the way to the high Meseta Plateau of Central Spain. The mountains are now behind, with the endless flats and wheat fields of Castile ahead. Arrive in León, where you’ll embark on a city tour with a local guide; visit one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in Spain. Stay tonight at the historic, and ornately decorated, Parador de León. Meals BLD
Relive history in the Parador de León (top) and the Parador de Santiago de Compostela (above) and savor amazing scenic views from the Parador de Fuente Dé
Inns touched by history
The only way to see the painted interior of one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in Spain is to check in as an overnight guest. Originally founded as a monastery in the 12th century to provide lodging for pilgrims traveling in Galicia, today Monastery de San Marcos has been reborn as the Parador de León to offer travelers a rare glimpse into the rich history and culture of León.
Renowned as one of the oldest hotels in the world, the luxurious Parador de Santiago de Compostela originated as a royal hospital in 1499 to give shelter to pilgrims making their way to Santiago. In the Middle Ages, the city was the third most important place of pilgrimage after Rome and Jerusalem. It continues to draw visitors from around the world to view and honor the memory of the Apostle James at the Cathedral that bears his name.
Majestic mountain scenery surrounds you in Fuente Dé, and the best way to experience it is to spend the night in the midst of it. Parador de Fuente Dé is a modern mountain refuge that stands at the terminus of a cable car that transports you to the top of the world to take in the panoramic Spanish landscapes below. Alpine vistas warm the heart of even the most casual nature lover...
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9. PARADOR DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims on the Camino of Santiago to Santiago de Compostela; stops at towns along the way include Astorga and Piedrafita del Cebrero for a look at daily life. A local guide takes you on a walking tour through its narrow streets
Enjoy amazing sights from mountaintop Montserrat to seaside San Sebastián to whimsical Barcelona as you travel with expert guides who enrich your experiences with their knowledgeable insights
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