Early at Castilla-La Mancha to hotel 4 stars

Hotel description Located in the plains of La Mancha, this Parador provides pretty grounds with a swimming pool, and is an ideal setting for enjoying outdoor activities. Enjoy the ranch-like architecture of the Parador Albacete which has a pretty, covered gallery leading around the hotel with terracotta tiling and a wooden roof. Soak up the fresh air and sunshine which La Mancha enjoys most of the year, before having a swim in the Albacete pool. You can swim and listen to the sounds of nature thanks to the hotel’s tranquil, rural setting.

Hotel description Housed in a superb and well-preserved Arab fortress, dating from the 12th century, the Siguënza provides magnificent accommodations for exploring the historical region of Castilla La Mancha. Enjoy a relaxing stroll around the gardens in Parador de Turismo de Siguenza, or keep cool in the cobbled courtyard of the hotel. You can also admire the stunning architecture of this building and visit the on-site, 13th century Romanesque chapel and impressive hallways. Dine in style in the hotel’s restaurant, where you can sample traditional-style cuisine in the beautiful stone-walled room equipped with archways.

Hotel description Parador de Alarcón is an 8th-century Moorish castle, set next to the Júcar River. It is located above the medieval village of Alarcón, and offers free public parking on site. The huge Alarcón Reservoir is near to the hotel. The city of Cuenca is 80.5 km away. The stone castle has original wood beams and traditional furnishings. It has clever design, combining old and new features. Rooms at the Parador Alarcón are spacious and comfortable. They are decorated with warm colors and luxury fabrics.

Hotel description Set just a short walk from the central plaza of Almagro, this restored 16th-century convent offers charming arched courtyards, beamed ceilings and an outdoor seasonal swimming pool. The Parador de Almagro has been beautifully transformed into a hotel with fantastic facilities. Enjoy the architecture of the building as you walk up the wide, wooden staircase. Admire the wooden ceilings, huge tapestries and original artwork hanging on the walls. Spacious and airy, the beautifully decorated bedrooms were once inhabited by the monks of the original building.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Cuenca.