Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo

Description and location

The Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo is located in the illustrious town of Villafranca del Bierzo, capital of a very beautiful region and former station on the road to Santiago. Its architecture imitates the lines and forms of the nearby Galician architecture. The landscape of the Ancares mountain range to the north complement the beauty of the Parador's garden. Its interior is characterized by traditional Castilian decoration in furniture in the entrance halls, chairs and wrought iron lamps. The wooden floors in the bedrooms and elsewhere offer elegance and comfort. The living room, one of the most pleasant spaces of the Parador, is welcoming and comfortable. Trout with peppers, 'botillo' (local sausage), pies and stewed veal Bierzo style are some of the dishes offered by the spacious restaurant.

Leisure facilities include an interior pool with sauna and an exterior pool.

Services available at Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo

Garden, Sauna, Seasonal Swimming pool, Heated Swimming pool, Car Park outdoors

Environment and surroundings

Activities

Big game hunting 
Canoeing 
Fishing 
Hunting 
Mountain bikes 
Paragliding 
Swimming 
Trekking 
  
Visits

Villafranca del Bierzo. Urban centre declared Historical-Artistic Monument. Part of the Road to Santiago 
O'Cebreiro (32 km). Pre-Romanesque church, Celtic farmhouses 
Las Médulas (25 km). Roman gold mines. Declared a World Heritage Site

Extra information about Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo

Distances to nearest paradors

Parador de Monforte de Lemos: 99 Km. 
Parador de Leon: 133 Km. 
Parador de Verin: 135 Km. 
Parador de Vilalba: 137 Km. 
Parador de Benavente: 147 Km. 
Parador de Ribadeo: 189 Km. 
Parador de Ferrol: 210 Km. 
Parador de Zamora: 210 Km.