Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo

Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo Review

Reopened after extensive renovations in 2010, this modern two-story hotel made from local stone looks out over the Bierzo valley. Rooms have heavy wood furniture, shuttered windows, and large baths. At the parador's restaurant ($$$$) you can dine on fresh Bierzo trout, surtido de verduras naturales (mixed fresh vegetables), or tournedo con higos agridulces y setas (a plump, juicy steak wrapped in bacon and served with marinated figs and wild mushrooms). Try the local Bierzo wine, made primarily from the Mencia grape.