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And for many of us, the over 55 years old discounts apply without belonging to the Amigos program, although I was unable to access the pilgrim discount link to see how they compared.these have been around for some time; i have found better discounts and deals through their 'amigos' programme than through their pilgrim rates, which are usually between 5-15% lower than their normal rates (remember that p.p. means per person). that said, i love paradores and when i can, i indulge!
the 'amigos' card offers more and better discounts (well, sometimes). and for the record, i don't work for paradores, just like themI just checked offers at Parador the Leon (Room + Breakfast):
- Special Rate for pilgrims : 101,16 € per room/ night
-Special rate for over 55 years old (just ONE of the guests per room has to be over 55) : 102,30 €
And Parador de Villafranca (Room + Breakfast):
- Special Rate for pilgrims : 84 € per room/ night
-Special rate for over 55 years old : 85 €
So very close prizes in both offers. Remember the Leon Parador is one of the most luxurious and expensive paradores (with the Parador of Santiago).
Sometimes you can obtain even better offers in the Paradores web page.
As a tip, the Paradores that are just in the Camino are:
- Camino Frances: Santo Domingo de la Calzada (2 paradores); Leon, Villafranca del Bierzo and Santiago
- Camino Portugues : Tuy and Pontevedra in the interior route and Baiona inthe coastal route.
Paradores are always a good luxury opcion to treat yourself after a lot of days in the Camino. And their breakfast buffet is always a must¡¡¡¡
I planned a Parador stay during my last camino in Leon, but decided not to at the last minute for fear of being distracted by comfort and luxury compared to municipal albergues that I became used to. I stayed at two or three paradors with my family when we were visiting Andalusia a few years ago. They are great place to stay. I am not sure I will stay in one of them this time, but are there any Paradors along Del Norte or Primitivo?
Yes, it's a good feeling.I have found that walking into a Parador with dust on my boots is the most decadent pleasure I have ever had in Europe. There is just something special about the bell hop throwing your pack over his shoulder as he leads the way to your room.
and the parador at Tui on the Portuguese, and the two in Santo Domingo de la Calzada, and the not stunning one in Villafranca...And what about the Parador de Ferrol on the Camino Ingles. I stayed there for my first night before starting the Camino last September, 75 euro for a gorgeous room for 2 people... and its right on the Camino.
Thanks @peregrina2000 Laurie, that's a great list; we think that by staying in a tent on "normal" nights we can splurge on a Parador at least once. I shall now spend a pleasurable half hour looking up the individual websites and drool over the photos.
Caceres was listed yesterday as #49 of the "must visit places" in 2015 by the New York Times........
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/01/11/travel/52-places-to-go-in-2015.html?_r=0 .....
.......I don't think you'll know whether a parador will feel "right" until you're actually on the way. I stayed in the Reyes Catolicos in Santiago when I finished my first camino and I felt like a fish out of water.......
A fascinating eclectic (for which read all-over-the-shop), if not surprisingly, New World centric list with a few places named for which I would take a very deep breath before considering visiting!
As to the "fish out of water" comment - this has worried me as I have included one or two of the Paradors on my list of places where I would like to stay when walking the Camino.
Worried? At arriving all knackered and filthy in some pristine lobby looking like something the dog has dragged in. However I have been reassured by the comments of others on this forum that, having arrived in a similar state, the staff have, in general, been happy to be dealing with a genuine pilgrim rather than just a well-heeled tourist on a rubber-necking bucket-list-ticking tour of the Old World.
I agree. Initially, I was very surprised. It is a government owned chain of hotels, and I expected typical government employees. I have stayed in all the Paradores along the Camino Frances, and every one was excellent.I have always found them to be competely professional and helpful
We will be walking the Camino Portugues in June. Has anyone stayed at the Parador Casa del Baron in Pontevedra?
Is it worth a splurge?
WW,We will be walking the Camino Portugues in June. Has anyone stayed at the Parador Casa del Baron in Pontevedra?
Is it worth a splurge?
I plan to walk the Camino this year and plan to stay at the Parador in Santiago. Can you please tell me what attire is appropriate at the Parador as I will be arriving there with just the clothes in my backpack. Thanks!these have been around for some time; i have found better discounts and deals through their 'amigos' programme than through their pilgrim rates, which are usually between 5-15% lower than their normal rates (remember that p.p. means per person). that said, i love paradores and when i can, i indulge!
Thank you!I stayed with only my Camino clothes, and ate in the dining room and restaurant, drank in the bar and wandered the courtyards in clean trekking gear. The staff will knew what I had done, and made me welcome wherever I was.
It is indeed. I was staying, and it was included in the tariff. I don't recall seeing a price shown anywhere, so cannot confirm the price.The breakfast which you pay for in the Parador is undoubtedly a feast. If I recall correctly it was 26 euros each?
I love paradors and the contrast with the albergues. Out of season they are not exorbitantly expensive. When I arrived in Benavente last December after quite a long day to find the municipal albergue shut until March it was a pleasure to turn up to the forbidding castle above and demand a pilgrim discount. Fairly sure I was there first to do so, given the incomprension with which the (charming) staff turned over my credential and eyed my rucksack and scruffy shoes. And I do enjoy the two sinks in the bathroom for washing and rinsing clothes - followed by hanging them up outside the window to dry as prominently as possible. Next year I hit 55 and will enjoy even better discounts...
When it's not included in the room, the (usually fantastic) breakfast is, I think, about €14-16.
It might just depend on the day of the week that you arrive in Leon (e.g. mid-week or weekend). I booked 3 days ahead (from the computer in the dorm at Calzadilla) on booking.com and got a good rate. A pilgrim I met later said she stayed the day after us. She (as a pilgrim) walked in off the street and paid, literally, 3 times the price for a room. Maybe the night she stayed they were full, and had no pilgrim rates left. Or maybe I just got a good deal on booking.com. We will never know! JillOn my Camino (starting March 23rd in SJPdP) I was hoping to take a break and stay at the Parador in Leon. However not knowing the exact date I will limp into Leon (and not carrying a phone) I plan on just showing up, presenting my pilgrims passport, and asking for the Pilgrim rate.
Will this work or do I run the risk of being turned away or getting royally screwed on the price?
You are fine in your Camino attire (really), they'll even carry your backpack to your room if that's your thing.I plan to walk the Camino this year and plan to stay at the Parador in Santiago. Can you please tell me what attire is appropriate at the Parador as I will be arriving there with just the clothes in my backpack. Thanks!
I know this is a bit of a 'me too' post but the Monforte de Lemnos Parador was one of the highlights of the decade. A friend heard we were close, picked us up, booked us in for two nights and told us to lie down a lot! What a fantastic and unexpected break that was. I must thank her again.
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