Cosmopolitan Spain Traveler Summer 2018

Cosmopolitan Spain Traveler

Santillana Gil Blas Santillana del Mar, Cantabria S pain’s 97 Paradors include former palaces, ancient convents, medieval castles or buildings created in the local vernacular. P A R A D O R S O F S P A I N

How to arrive

The Parador de Santillana Gil Blas can be reached from the Santander-Comillas road by taking a cobble-stone street for about 100 yards. Then turn right and imme- diately after that, turn left. You will see the town square (Plaza Ramón Pelayo) where the Parador is located on your right.

The Parador de Santillana Gil Blas is no exception. Located in the heart of Santillana del Mar, a charming, 8th-century Cantabrian village some 19 miles from the city of Santander, this Parador is housed in an 18th-century ancestral mansion with flowers climb- ing the outside walls and beautiful bedrooms and living rooms. Perfect for overnight stays to visit area highlights, or as lunchtime stopover if you’re passing through. The dining room is decorated with forged metal lamps and paintings with a Caves of Altamira motif, and the cuisine features Cantabrian special- ties such as hake in Cantabrian-style sauce, highland stews, almejas de Pedreña (clams), and typical desserts such as quesada pasiega (a dense pudding typical of Cantabria). If you’re hiking the Camino, this Parador is also one of the list of 30 Paradores in the network offering the Special Rate for Pilgrims on the Way of St. James on lodging and meals.

Address Plaza Ramón Pelayo, 11 39330 Santillana del Mar Cantabria Telephone +34 942 028 028 Email santillanagb@parador.es Fact Sheet Parador de Santillana Gil Blas (PDF)

More Information: www.parador.es

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