Parador Alarcon
The Parador of Alarcon castle hotel (official name is Parador Marques De Villena) is located about 200 km. southeast of
Madrid directly below Cuenca.
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a coracha) is right down on the river Jucar. It was from under this one that the ancient townspeople could obtain water during a siege.
The castle was controlled by the Moors for hundreds of years. In 1184, after a long unsuccessful siege, a brave knight climbed the walls one night by using two daggers to wedge into the slits in the great stones that form the walls. He got over and opened the doors from within allowing King Alfonso VIII and his forces in to recapture the castle for the Christian re-conquest. Many years later, Queen Isabel had to put down a rebellion of sorts here by some of her powerful yet disloyal barons.
The Parador of Alarcon provides the kind of lodgings castle lovers dream of. It looks and feels like a castle, and one can literally sense the history of the place as a palpable presence. It’s setting is spectacular, and the approach is unforgettable – transporting the traveler not only to the castle, but
seemingly back in time as well!
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Interesting nearby excursions from Parador Alarcon: – The medieval old town of Alarcon.
– The wonderful Iglesia de Santa Maria.
– The old town hall on the main plaza. Interesting day trips from the Alarcon Parador include: – Cuenca – The city of the famous “casas colgadas” (hanging houses). Cuenca is a Unesco-declared World Heritage site, and should be considered a “must see.”
– Belmonte – Be sure and drive over to Belmonte to see the wonderful old, abandoned, yet well-preserved 15th century castle ruins there. You can climb up into the towers and walk around inside the grounds. The Belmonte castle has a rare and beautiful triangular patio (as does Alarcon). If you go on a weekday – you’ll likely have it all to yourself.
For travelers who like to visit relatively un-touristed locations that, nevertheless, exude an air of historical significance – and especially for aficionados of wonderful old castles – the Parador Alarcon hotel is a near-perfect destination.
Facilities at Parador Alarcon castle hotel: 4 Twin bedrooms – 10 Double bedrooms – Bar – Restaurant – Telephone – Heating – Air conditioning – Satellite television – Elevators – Car park – Currency exchange – Garden
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