Parador Plasencia

 

Plasencia is the main city in the La Vera district.  A typical Extremeño town - it has a wonderful main plaza.  Walk in the couple of blocks form the Parador Plasencia - sit down at one of the many outdoor tables and wait and watch the giant elf (?) in the main clock tower strike the bell to mark each half hour.  A "cuckoo clock" on the grandest of scales!  There is a lively Tuesday market held here in the plaza - as it has been continuously since the 12th century!

The old town has a worn, yet comfortable feel.  Stroll and take it in slowly - as the locals do each evening - you're beginning to get a taste of the Estremeño style of living.

The Plasencia Parador is spectacular.  A former convent, its architecture is in a Gothic style inside and out.  Parador Plasencia was only recently restored to an incredible level of quality.  It has a provisional 5-star rating and you'll find yourself in the lap of luxury.  The Parador is perfectly located a short walk from the main plaza.