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Parador de Ciudad Rodrigo
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- With a dog
- Pets accepted; check the conditions before booking
The Parador de Ciudad Rodrigo occupies the castle that Henry II of Castile rebuilt in 1372, after taking the city from the Portuguese, at the top of the gorge that drops to the valley of the River Águeda. From here the charro countryside and the border, which is 28 km away, were watched. It is one of the oldest Paradores in the network, and its great keep is square and measures 17 metres a side.
A border castle on the edge of the old town
The castle closes the western end of the walled enclosure. You step out of the door and in ten minutes' walk you are in the Plaza Mayor and in a few more at the cathedral; the wall walk passes beside the castle. Salamanca is 89 km away on the A-62, and the Peña de Francia about 50 minutes by car.
Renovated rooms: doubles and junior suites
There are two types of room, standard double and junior suite. They were recently renovated with a mix of designer pieces and the building's Castilian furniture. Rates can be checked on the Paradores website, with room-only, breakfast or half-board options.
Inside the castle there is also a small art collection: a Flemish tapestry from the 17th and 18th centuries, a carving of a Castilian king from the 18th century and a copy of The Marriage at Cana, by Gerard David, whose original is in the Louvre.
Gardens above the Águeda and swings
The Parador has gardens above the valley, good for watching the sunset, and a park with a private play area, which makes it comfortable with small children. With children, too, the castle is a visit in itself: the keep can be climbed, and non-guests pay €2 for it, or €5 with wine and a tapa.
It organises stargazing outings with Starlight certification and offers a discount on the canoe descent of the River Águeda, as part of its programme of activities in the surroundings.
Pets and accessibility
Pets are accepted: Paradores asks you to check the conditions before booking. Accessibility facilities are limited to the café and the restaurant: the rooms are not listed as adapted.
Eating in the arched dining room
The Parador restaurant, also open to non-guests, serves charro cooking with farinato, covered eggs with ham and morucha beef; breakfast from 8:00 to 11:00, lunch from 13:30 to 15:45 and dinner from 20:30 to 22:30.
Practical details
- Phone
- +34 923 46 01 50
- [email protected]
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Garden
- Play area
Accessibility
- Step-free entrance
Tips
- Half board If you arrive in the afternoon and do not want to look for a table, the half-board rate gets dinner sorted in the castle dining room.
- Climb the tower From the keep you can see the whole Águeda valley and the walled city.
- Canoe discount If you want to go down the Águeda by canoe, ask at reception about the Parador's discount before booking with the company.
Frequently asked questions
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, it has a park and a private play area.
Does it accept pets?
Yes, with conditions that should be checked before booking.
Does the Parador de Ciudad Rodrigo have a restaurant?
Yes, serving charro cooking, open every day at midday and in the evening.
Is it inside the wall?
Yes, at the western end of the enclosure, above the river.
What types of room does it have?
Standard double and junior suite.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Only the café and the restaurant have accessibility facilities.
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