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Parador de Monforte de Lemos is a 17th-century Benedictine monastery at the highest point in the town of Monforte de Lemos, in northern Galicia. Bedrooms are spacious and well-lit, decorated in a Neo-classical style. There are gardens, an outdoor pool and a gym. Enjoy locally-caught game in the elegant restaurant.

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Parador de Santiago is a beautiful 15th-century hotel, next to Santiago’s famous cathedral. Once a lodging for pilgrims, it retains many of the original features, such as vaulted ceilings, stone archways and tapestries. Bedrooms are individual designed in a traditional style, many with four-poster beds. The hotel's restaurants feature exposed stone walls and candelabras, serving Mediterranean cuisine and Galician dishes.

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Parador de Vilalba is a Medieval Galician tower that dominates the local landscape. Choose from 6 Medieval styled bedrooms in the main building, with more rooms in a modern extension. The restaurant serves traditional menus from the area. The Galicia region has famous cathedrals and Lugo’s Roman Walls.

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Parador de Baiona is a traditional Galician mansion on the Monterreal peninsula, boasting impressive views of the sea. The rooms are spacious and individually designed with a historic feel, and the hotel has its own private gardens. The restaurant serves Galician cuisine, including seafood.