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Castillo de Arteaga is a 13th-century castle located in Gautegiz Arteaga, in the Basque Country's Urdaibai Nature Reserve. The elegant bedrooms are individually designed and the restaurant serves quality Basque cuisine. The countryside around the Castillo de Arteaga is great for hiking, and the coast is just 10 minutes away. Guernica, the inspiration for Picasso's famous painting, is also only 10 minutes away.

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Hotel Castillo El Collado is an enchanting castle hotel, nestled in the beautiful Basque countryside, inside the walled village of Laguardia-Rioja Alavesa. The bedrooms are uniquely designed to evoke different classical themes. You can climb the tower to enjoy fantastic views across the surrounding vineyards. The restaurant presents carefully prepared recipes using fresh, local produce.

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Parador de Sto. Domingo Bernardo de Fresneda is housed in the former San Francisco Convent. This restored, historic building features impressive architecture. Bedrooms are individually designed with a traditional feel. The restaurant serves dishes from La Rioja and there is an on-site workshop-museum.

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Parador de Hondarribia is an impressive 10th-century castle overlooking the Bidasoa Estuary. The beautiful castle includes original arches and features, such as suits of armour, cannons and spears. The terrace offers fantastic views. Spacious bedrooms combine modern and traditional design and have wooden floors. The beach is close-by, as are many good seafood restaurants.

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Declared a national monument, Parador de Olite is a 15th-century castle with classically decorated bedrooms and a Medieval atmosphere. Behind the robust, stone walls you will find stained-glass windows, arched walkways and decoration selected to create an ambiance of majesty and luxury. There is an on-site restaurant serving regional specialities.

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Parador de Lerma is a striking 17th-century palace, once used by King Felipe III, in the charming town of Lerma. The spacious bedrooms are decorated in a classical style. They have antique furniture and terracotta tiles on the floor. The restaurant has a grand vaulted ceiling and paintings on the walls. It serves a wide range of traditional regional dishes with modern touches.