Parador De Ciudad Rodrigo

Parador de Ciudad Rodrigo

The Parador: Dramatically situated on a rocky rise above the River Águeda, this ivy-clad medieval castle – now an exceptional Parador – once guarded the main road between Salamanca and Portugal. The site of Ciudad Rodrigo has been occupied since Neolithic times,

and the city takes its name from Count Rodrigo González Girón, who re-founded it in 1110. Ciudad Rodrigo’s strategic position meant that it was an important prize during the Peninsular War: Marshal Ney captured the city in 1810, and two years later it fell to the Duke of Wellington. The castle as it now stands was constructed on the orders of Enrique de Trastámara in the 14th century – hence the name of the Parador: Enrique II.

Primary Facilities: Check in: after 2.00pm Lift Check out: before 12.00pm Parking (chargeable) Gardens Restaurant’s opening hours: 07:30 - 11:00 14:00 - 17:00 Key Activities: 17:00 - 22:45 - Trails to walk or hike - Canoeing Address - Salamanca City (88km) Pza. Castillo, 1 37500 Ciudad Rodrigo Keytel Tips: Salamanca - The Carnival of the Bull, around February/March, allows a unique look into life here, featuring brass bands and GPS Coordinates villagers with masks and costumes Latitude: 40.5965693 - Wander the beautiful streets of Ciudad de Rodrigo, taking Longitude: -6.5359614 in the Plaza Mayor and the stunning Cathedral Telephone number: (0034) 923 460 150

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Arriving by car: The Parador is located in the historical centre of the city ("Conjunto Historico Artistico"), surrounded by the defensive medieval wall which begins and ends at the Castle of Henry II. The gateways to the city, the cathedral and other monuments form its privileged surroundings. Ciudad Rodrigo is 89 km from Salamanca along the N-620 and 28 km from Portugal along the E-80.

Nearest airport: Salamanca Airport (105km)