This splendid parador is in a 16th-century ducal palace on the Plaza Vázquez de Molina, next to the Capilla del Salvador. A grand stairway, decked with tapestries and suits of armor, leads up to the guest rooms, which have tile floors, lofty ceilings, dark Castilian-style furniture, four-poster beds, and large bathtubs. The dining room, specializing in regional dishes, serves some of the best food in Úbeda; for a typical local favorite, try the perdiz (partridge) with fabas (broad beans). There's a bar in the vaulted basement. Pros: Elegant Renaissance surroundings, perfect location. Cons: Parking is difficult, El Salvador's bells begin early in the morning.
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