PARADOR DE CUENCA Parador de Cuenca Surroundings Cuenca is full of interesting sights. The city itself is beautiful. Sit and enjoy chocolate con churros (drinking chocolate and donut sticks) in the lovely Plaza Mayor (Main Square), surrounded by history and monuments with virtually no traffic. Visit Santa María y San Julián Cathedral, and of course, don't miss the amazing vertical Hanging Houses, overhanging the Huécar River.

Just over 30 kilometers from Cuenca you can visit one of nature’s wonderful caprices, the famousCiudad Encantada (Enchanted City). The limestone rock formations in this natural area create the illusion of walking past streets, squares, tall buildings, wooded areas, animals, Roman bridges and even ships, all watched over by an enormous giant's head.

A stay at the Parador de Cuenca will allow you to discover a city of magical beauty that is sure not to leave you indifferent.

Monumental and historic hotels

Parador de Cuenca Rooms How to arrive

The Parador is located opposite the Hanging Houses. Like the old quarter, access is via the unique metal bridge. The N-III is the main road from Madrid, taking the Tarancón exit. From Valencia, take the exit.

Information Services and facilities

Address Subida a San Pablo, s/n 16001 Cuenca Cuenca

Coordinates 40.078.682, -2.126.447

Director Juan Serrapio Tilve

Parador de Cuenca Surroundings The Parador Kitchen

Cuenca’s cuisine features traditional dishes such as zarajos (grilled lamb intestines), ajoarriero (cod and potato spread), morteruelo (game pâté) and alajú (a nut and honey sweet). Beverages include the area’s famous wines and resolí, a traditional local liqueur, as well as delicious Manchego cheeses made using artisanal methods. In addition to classic recipes, the Parador offers extraordinary house specialties, including truffled eggs, beef jowls and menestra (sautéed mixed vegetables), along with desserts such as artisan cheese ice cream and tocinillo de cielo (caramel custard) with gin tonic gelatin.

Chef Opening Hours Juan Mora Cafetería Maître 11:00 - 00:00 Ángel Rujas Desayuno Menú para grupos 8:00 - 11:00 30 Almuerzo 13:30 - 16:00 Cena 20:30 - 23:00 10 must-visit sites

• Hanging Houses • San Pablo Bridge • Cathedral • Town Hall • Plaza Mayor (Main Square) • Las Petras Convent • Scenic overlooks above the Huécar and Júcar river gorges • Bezudo Arch and castle fortress Discover the local area • San Pedro Street and Alfonso VIII Street

The city of Cuenca has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is among 's most important historic areas. What to do in the area

• Serrania de Cuenca Nature Reserve • Ciudad Encantada (Enchanted City) geological site (35 km) • Source of the Cuervo River (82 km) • Side streets of (35 km) • El Hosquillo Park (37 km) • Palancares Sinkholes (20 km) • Segóbriga Archeological Park (70 km) • Ucles (60 km) • Belmonte • Alarcón • Cuenca Dinosaur Trail • CULTURAL PASS CARD (All of Cuenca's Culture in One Card) http://cuwel.es/cuencaculturalpass/ • SIGHTSEEING BUS Serrania de Cuenca Nature Reserve http://www.busturisticocuenca.es/rutas.php

Expert recommendations

• La Alcarria • La Mancha Villaconejos del Trabaque - Priego - Alcaltud - Vindel - - La Mancha Húmeda - Buendía Reservoir - Ercávica (remains of a Hispano-Roman city) Biosphere Reserve - Las Pedroñeras - - Belmonte

• Mountains, Palancares Sinkholes and Cañada Pools • Serrania de Cuenca Nature Reserve Palancares Sinkholes - Cañada del Hoyo - Cañada Pools Palancares Hoz del Júcar Mountains - Villalba de la Sinkholes Round geological formations in which the ground has Sierra - Ciudad Encantada (Enchanted collapsed due to underground erosion. Walking route Cañada del City) geological site - Uña - La Toba - Hoyo Rural vernacular architecture. Ruins of Buen Suceso Castle Huélamo - - Source of the (16th century) Cañada Pools Sinkholes partially filled with water, Cuervo River - Las Majadas which appears to be different colors We present our new gastronomic spaces

The perfect homage Gastronomic mouthfuls Pampered Senses Tamizia restaurants are multifunctional spaces that follow current The Marmitia restaurants offer an innovative menu with a wide Especia restaurants are Paradores' classic restaurants where we trends in gastronomy. variety of dishes so that diners can choose their own offer a traditional menu made up of starters, meat courses, fish combination of starter, main and dessert. courses and desserts. Monumental and historic hotels

There are places that become travel destinations through which their history can be discovered: castles, palaces, and old monasteries that receive you today with all the comforts that only Paradores know how to offer, but without losing the essence that made them part of our history.

Hotels to enjoy the coast or nature

Close your eyes and imagine a place far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. In a landscape surrounded by evergreen mountains, a terrace with sea views, a viewing point from which to observe the flight of the birds over a lake. It is something you have within reach but still haven't discovered, because this trip is closer than you think. That getaway to nature is at Paradores.

Urban hotels at the heart of the city

The luxury and the service of Paradores in an urban setting is what you're looking for. Civia arose to offer a hotel where you don't feel like you're just passing through. The Civia collection is made up of Paradores located in the city or nearby where you'll find everything you need, whatever the reason for your visit.