Parador de Baiona

Occupying the Monterreal Peninsula, this is one of the most extraordinary paradors. It is half a medieval fortress, and the other half consists of stately Galician architecture. It offers an impressive view over the ocean and is surrounded by a walled enclosure, protected by the sea and flanked by a beautiful pine wood. The parador is a 10-minute walk from Baiona city centre and 25 km from Vigo.The parador has regal and elegant common rooms in which decorative elements from former times abound. The hotel also provides stately living rooms and spacious bedrooms, many with views of the sea. Also included in the grandiose interior is the splendid stone staircase in the entrance hall. This 122-room establishment is fully air-conditioned and provides a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, currency exchange facilities, wardrobe, lift access and a TV room. There are some shops and a bar and restaurant at the hotel. Furthermore guests can make use of the WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services and the car park. There is a playground for younger guests.The rooms have en suite bathrooms with shower or bathtub and hairdryer. The rooms also feature satellite/cable TV, radio, Internet access, minibar, individually regulated air conditioning and heating and a safe. The rooms have either double or king-sized beds.The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool for guests to use in the summer, and there are sun loungers available poolside. Tennis courts and a gym are on offer to guests as well. For an additional fee, guests may also use the saunas and spa pools.A breakfast buffet is provided each morning. Lunch and dinner can be selected from a set menu or ordered à la carte.American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted as methods of payment.The parador is located in the Monte Real enclosure, isolated from the town and protected by the sea. Baiona is 25 km from Vigo and 50 km from Pontevedra.