Routes
Culture Trails | 7 nights
The Ruta de La Plata Silver Route has been the natural route linking the Bay of Biscay with the Andalusian Atlantic coastline from olden times. Romans took advantage to build a road to transport precious silver , leaving behind the base of a major legacy taking you through history.
The route includes the following Paradores:
Ciudad Rodrigo: First day
A pretty town full of history waiting to be uncovered at the 12th-century Cathedral, the Walls - initially started by King Fernando II -, the 16th-century Town Hall, Los Castro Palace, Los Águila Palace, the home of Los Vázquez, the 16th-17th-century Cerralbo Chapel, San Francisco convent, San Andrés church, Las Claras convent, etc. A place to travel through time...
Salamanca: Second and third day
Head to the Baroque 18th-century Plaza Mayor, open your eyes and be seduced by its harmonious beauty. The journey around the city starts from this lively spot. Discover the many monuments such as the 15th-century Casa de las Conchas, the 13th-century Old Cathedral, the New Cathedral dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries or the 16th-century University, as well as the many churches, palaces and archives. The city of Salamanca is a treasure trove of monuments, where the bustle of the university beats in non-stop cultural activity. The surrounding region of Armuña (Castellanos de Villiquera, Monterrubio, Gomecello, La Velles) is famous for its vegetables with the La Plata Route towards Saragossa passing through. To the south lie Arapiles and Mozarbez.
Zamora: Fourth day
Zamora is right at the heart of the Ruta de la Plata and is known as the Romanesque capital thanks to the amount of monuments marking out the streets and squares, including the beautiful Cathedral. There are nearby towns with great monumental visits such as La Hiniesta in the areas surrounding the city. Some interesting places to see are: the Cathedral, the mediaeval centre, san Isidro church, San Pedro and San Idelfonso church, La Encarnación hospital, Los Momos palace... There are churches, palaces, old noble houses, convents, mediaeval streets waiting to be explored.
León: Fifth day
León is a uniquely beautiful city linked to the Camino de Santiago and with many interesting places to see such as the Cathedral of Santa María, San Isidoro Basilica and the Hostal de San Marcos itself. Other areas and monuments worth a visit are the Palace of Los Guzmanes, the Casa de Botines, San Marcelo church, the church of Santa Ana, the Plaza Mayor, the Roman walls...
Gijón: Sixth and seventh days
The historical, commercial and industrial city of Gijón has sea, gentle mountains and a centre that make it one of the most attractive cities in the north of Spain. San Lorenzo beach, the seafront, the marina, the Semana Negra or Black Week, the social life and party atmosphere entice you to explore the city. There are many more attractions in Gijón including a network of museums and a multifarious cultural selection (the International Cinema Festival, the Latin American Literature Fair), some original museums such as the Railway Museum, The International Bagpipe Museum, and others showing its illustrious past - the Jovellanos Birthplace Museum, the Nicanor Piñole Musuem, the Revillagigedo Palace...
Rates
Route with bed and breakfast (full route price. VAT included):
Per person in standard double room: 368 euros.
Per child in extra bed (children up to 12): 280 euros.
Per adult in extra bed: 368 euros.
Double room for single occupancy: 736 euros.
Route with half board (full route price. VAT included):
Per person in standard double room: 564 euros.
Per child in extra bed (children up to 12): 378 euros.
Per adult in extra bed: 564 euros.
Double room for single occupancy: 932 euros.
The route includes:
Seven nights stay in a standard double room in selected board type (bed and breakfast or half board).
The route does not include:
Transport is down to guest/s as are trips or tickets to monuments and places of interest (information provided is merely a guide).
Terms and Conditions
General Terms and Conditions:
Starting on Sunday and finishing on Sunday.
Dates of the stay and establishments may not be changed or modified en route.
The Route and rates are not valid for groups.
Credit card required for booking guarantee.
Validity dates:
This route is valid for routes starting between 3 January and 11 July 2010 (inclusive). Routes starting between 22 August and 19 December 2010 (inclusive). Except routes starting on: 14 February, 7 and 28 March.
PLEASE NOTE: Once en route, failure to check-in at any Parador on the Route without prior notice leads to automatic cancellation at that Parador as well as the others on the Route.
Cancellations and no-shows:
Cancellations made less than 5 working days prior to the date of arrival will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the cost of the first night's stay on the route.
Cancellations made during the course of the route will not be entitled to any refund of the price paid.
No-shows: Failure to keep your reservation for the first night of the route will result in cancellation of the entire route, and will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the cost of the first night's stay.