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PARADOR DE SORIA Parador de Soria Surroundings Explore Soria by wandering the streets of thecity of poets, visiting the avenues, squares, side streets and spots that enchanted Bécquer, Machado and Gerardo Diego. You will find architectural treasures such as Santo Domingo Church and the Co-cathedral of San Pedro. The experience will also lead you to discover this lovely province, with such fascinatingly beautiful places as the villages of Calatañazor and El Burgo de Osma, the ruins of the Celtiberian settlement of Numantia, Serena Cave, vineyards lapped by the waters of the Douro River, and charming, small villages with medieval architecture. Urban hotels at the heart of the city Parador de Soria Rooms How to arrive The Parador is located in Parque del Castillo (Castle Park), an extremely beautiful wooded area. Follow signs for the park through the city. If you are traveling from Madrid, take the Soria Sur exit for the city center and the Parador. From Valladolid and Burgos, take the Soria Oeste exit. To reach the Parador, continue through the city until you come to the Co-cathedral of San Pedro. Turn right and follow signs for the Parador. From Logroño (Soria Norte exit) and Zaragoza/Pamplona (Soria Este exit), the co-cathedral is also the landmark for the turn-off to the Parador. Information Services and facilities Address Fortún López, s/n - Parque del Castillo 42005 Soria Soria Coordinates 41.762.610, -2.458.410 Director Manuel Vieites Rodriguez Parador de Soria Surroundings The Parador Kitchen Sample the many delights with traditional ingredients featured on our menu, including migas sorianas (fried breadcrumbs with pork and garlic), creamy rice with hare and mushrooms, boneless pressed suckling pig, and innovative recipes such as our pheasant pâté. We look forward to welcoming you. Chef Opening Hours Carlos Aldea Cafetería Maître 11:00 - 00:00 Sabrina Vega Desayuno Menú para grupos 07:30 - 11:00 / 08:00 - 11:30 22,50 weekdays and holidays Almuerzo 13:30 - 16:00 Cena 20:30 - 23:00 10 must-visit sites • San Juan de Rabanera Roman church What to see • Cañón del Río Lobos- San Bartolomé chapel • Laguna Negra Natural Park- Ucero (Soria) Natural Park- Vinuesa (Soria) At just 75 km from the capital of Soria, stands this At 50 km from Soria you will find this enigmatic natural park with a breathtaking canyon where, as lagoon which originated from a glacier. It is also well as chasms and caves, you will find the most involved in countless legends, such as Antonio Discover the local area mystical place in the province: the chapel of San Machado's "La Tierra de Alvagonzález" [The land of Bartolome. Alvargonzález]. • At the Parador de Soria you will enjoy a unique stay. Its high, • Archaeological site of Numancia • La Fuentona strategic location in Soria, next to the ruins of the Castle, looking 42162 Garray, (Soria) Natural Monument – Cabrejas del Pinar (Soria) out over the River Duero, make this Parador the best place to At less than 10 km from Soria, we can find the This lagoon, which is found some 35 minutes from enjoy this city of poets. archaeological site of Numancia. This is a must-visit Soria, is where the River Abión starts from. Its crystal as you will be able to experience, first-hand, the clear waters are around 50 metres deep and hide A 15 minute walk along wooden walkways takes you to the River legend of Numancia, the way of life of its citizens and caves which are either partially or completely Duero. The poet, Antonio Machado used to walk along here with their fight against the Romans. flooded. his wife, Leonor, and here you can enjoy the tranquillity which inspired the poet with some of his most popular work. Let us not forget the chapel of San Saturio and the arches of San Juan de • El Burgo de Osma – City of Osma Duero. This is a town, 58 km from the city of Soria, which has been declared as a Town of Touristic Interest and it is From the Parador, there is also a path into the city, along which included on the list of Historical-Artistic Sites. the main square, Plaza Mayor, can be reached in less than 10 Furthermore its typical Castilla-Leon streets are great minutes. In Soria you can wander along the streets and visit for wandering along, and its wonderf emblematic places such as the Palacio de los Condes de Gómara, as well as trying the typical "torreznos" pork scratchings, the... What to do in the area Soria is a city which is rich in natural and historic spaces. Soria is a synonym with nature: within the province you can enjoy activities such as hiking, caving, trekking with snow shoes in the snow and the initiation of wild mushroom picking, as well as many other activities, all whilst discovering places which are full of history. The centre of the city is pedestrianised, therefore we advise you to leave the car behind and let yourself get lost wandering along its unique streets. Expert recommendations • • GUIDED TOURS OF SORIA • • GUIDED TOURS OF SAN ESTEBAN The tourist information office in Soria has two routes of the city on DE GORMAZ WITH A VISIT TO A offer. The "route around the city centre" in which you will visit the TRADITIONAL WINERY capital's key monuments, and the "route along the shore of the Duero" In San Esteban de Gormaz, you will have where you will enjoy unique monuments such as the arches of the the possibility of visiting the San Juan de Duero monastery. For more information: romanesque theme park, and following http://www.turismosoria.es/que-hacer/visitas-guiadas/ Tel: +34 975 on from there you will visit the Lagar 22 27 64 Comunal where the grapes are prepared and then a traditional winery. Not only that, but you will be able to top it off by raising a glass of Ribera del Duero. For more information: [email protected] Tel: +34 975 35 02 92 • ROUTE OF THE FOSSILS- TIERRAS ALTAS DE SORIA • • BOROBIA ASTRONOMIC In the area known as the Tierras Altas in the province of Soria, there is OBSERVATORY the possibility of seeing the remains of dinosaur fossils, as well as At the feet of Moncayo, some 45 enjoying recreational areas and the Parque Cretácico de San Pedro minutes from Soria and at 1,200 metres Manrique cretaceous park. Without a doubt this is somewhere to above sea level, lies the town of enjoy with the family, whilst the children learn at the same time. For Borobia; this is a privileged place for more information: http://www.rutadelasicnitas.com Tel: +34 975 astronomic observations due to the -381311 cleanliness of its skies. The Borobia Astronomic Observatory organises special sessions for astronomic events as well as usual guided sessions both during the day and at night. For more information go to http://www.ccborobia.com -Tel:676 72 60 45 - 619 37 41 29 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. .