Fodor's Expert Review Parador de Santo Estevo

Clinging to the edge of the Canón do Sil, this parador, carefully built into the colossal 12th-century Benedictine Monasterio de Santo Estevo, stands out for its atmospheric setting and spectacular vistas. It's worth the extra cost for a superior room overlooking the canyon and forested hillside. Designer furniture and intriguing artwork by well-known Spanish artists pepper the common spaces and lounge areas, and a spa with an outdoor whirlpool encourages reconnection with nature. The cavernous restaurant is a safe if unremarkable bet.