Parador de Alcaniz

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Parador de Alcaniz - Built on the hill top called the Cumbre de Cerro Pui-Pinos, this 12th-13th century castle-convent became the seat of the Order of Calatrava in 1179. Dominating the landscape of the Maestrazgo, it conserves the keep, the bell tower-sacristy and the part reconverted into an 18th c. Aragonese palace. Gothic walls, plateresque tomb and baroque façade are inserted into an interior with soft, red and green coloured shades, adorned with Spanish wood in furniture and beams. It also features a peaceful garden. A good number of trips and activities related to adventure sports can be organized from the Parador. The comforting Aragonese cooking allows you to sample Alcañiz style eggs, 'ternasco asado' (roast young lamb) and typical sweets: Alma and almond tarts.

Description and location

Services available at Parador de Alcaniz

Garden, Facilities for the disabled, Gymnasium, Car park outdoors

Environment and surroundings

Activities

Bungee Jumping
Canoeing
Canoeing
Cultural Visits
Mountaineering
Nature routes
Paragliding
Rowing
Swimming
Windsurfing
4x4 Routes

Visits

Alcañiz: Torre del Homenaje, Narrow medieval streets and the Plaza de España
Guadalope Route: Calanda (20 km), Molinos (40 km).
El Matarraña Route: Valderrobres (37 km), Beceite (43 km), Calaceite (37 km).
Maestrazgo Route: Morella (65 km), Mirambel (85 km).

Extra information about Parador de Alcaniz

Distances to nearest paradors

Parador de Tortosa: 100 Km.
Parador de Benicarlo: 145 Km.
Parador de Teruel: 162 Km.
Parador de Calahorra: 227 Km.
parador de Olite: 244 Km.
parador de Soria: 250 Km.