16TH C. MONASTERY-HOSPITAL

Construction began around 1515 on this monumental building, which features a Spanish Plateresque façade. The past makes its appearance in the Cloister, Church, Choir and Chapterhouse, and the present in the careful renovation-work, combined with an interior filled with works of art and rooms which gave shelter to pilgrims in times of old.

A night's stay here is truly a luxury, offering: suites with views of the cloister, stately rooms, and a restaurant which offers: Cocido Maragato (stew), frog legs, beef sweetbreads, cured beef and goat meats and mountain meats.

A good 'cocido maragato'
The gastronomy of this Parador will satisfy the most exigent people. With some dishes like 'cocido maragato' (a stew of chickpeas, meat, bacon, etc.), frog legs, veal meat, cured meats.

* San Juan 24 June, León
* San Froilán 5 October, Virgen del Camino, 5 km.
* International trout week June, León

Visits

* León. Cathedral and museum, San Isidoro and museum, Casa Botines
* Valporquero (43 km). Caves
* Astorga and 'maragata' area (46 km)
* Castrillo de los Polvazares (50 km)
* El Cares Route (125 km)
* Las Médulas (125 km)

Hotel Facilities:

Banquet facilities
Cocktail bar
Concierge
Conference facilities
Currency exchange
Disabled facilities
Laundry facilities
Lift
Lobby
Parking facilities
Parking facilities (at cost)
Reception
Restaurant
Room service
Safe deposit box