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Parador de Cardona

Barcelona · Spain

Castell de Cardona, S/NView location

9.2/10Excellent450 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.2/109.2
Location8.2/108.2
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Value6.8/106.8
Amenities9.0/109.0
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  • Historical

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About Parador de Cardona

Situated in the rural countryside of Cardona, the upscale Parador de Cardona hotel is within a 15-minute walk of the Castle of Cardona and the Church of Sant Vicente. This hotel offers a variety of amenities for guests to enjoy, including a fitness center, sauna, restaurant, coffee shop, and bar/lounge.

Room service is also available during limited hours. Each of the 54 air-conditioned rooms features a minibar, LED television with satellite programming, complimentary Wi-Fi, safe, and desk. Private bathrooms are stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. A buffet breakfast is available daily for a fee.

Additional amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, free self-parking, gift shops, and tour/ticket assistance. The Parador de Cardona is approximately 31 miles from Montserrat Monastery and a convenient 61 miles from Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN).

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Located in Cardona, Parador de Cardona is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Castle of Cardona and Church of Sant Vicente. This historic hotel is 30.6 mi (49.2 km) from Montserrat and 31.1 mi (50 km) from Montserrat Monastery.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Ecostars Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.98 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Property Registration Number HG-009902
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 22 to 22 for adults, and EUR 11 to 11 for children

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Castle of Cardona 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Church of Sant Vicente 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
El Parque Cultural de la Montana de Sal 2 km / 1.2 mi
Pont de Buida-sacs 6.5 km / 4 mi
Solsona Cathedral 20.1 km / 12.5 mi
Tourist Office of Solsona 20.1 km / 12.5 mi
Tower of Hours 20.4 km / 12.7 mi
Solsona Diocesan and Regional Museum 20.4 km / 12.7 mi
Plaça Major 20.5 km / 12.7 mi
Cementiri d'Olius (modernista) 22.9 km / 14.2 mi
Castell de Besora 29.8 km / 18.5 mi
Casa Torrents Palace 29.9 km / 18.6 mi
Plaça de Crist Rei 30.7 km / 19.1 mi
Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria 31 km / 19.3 mi
Carrer del Balc 31.4 km / 19.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of most recent renovation: 1996
  • Total number of rooms: 54
  • Number of floors (main building): 7
  • Single rooms: 2
  • Double rooms: 46
  • Suites: 5
  • Accessible rooms: 1
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  • Visa
  • Visa Electrón
  • City centre
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Beach
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Newspaper stand
  • Shop
  • Terrace
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Conference room: 3
  • Meeting room
  • Sauna
  • Ecostars ESG AI
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Continental breakfast
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Special dietary options
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Fitness
  • Horse ridingExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Parador de Cardona

    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN CAPACITY 3TWIN • CAPACITY 3TWN.C3

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    Parador de Cardona

    TWIN CAPACITY 3

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    CAPACITY 3

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.C3

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²DBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Shower
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Minibar
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Bathroom

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    Parador de Cardona

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE TWO BEDSSUITE • TWO BEDSSUI.2B

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    Parador de Cardona

    SUITE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SINGLE DUPLEXSINGLE • DUPLEXSGL.DP

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    Parador de Cardona

    SINGLE DUPLEX

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    DUPLEX

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.DP

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 25 m²SUI.ST
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    Parador de Cardona

    SUITE STANDARD

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    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    25 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST

    Room amenities

    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Minibar

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SINGLE TWO BEDSSINGLE • TWO BEDSSGL.2B

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    Parador de Cardona

    SINGLE TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARDDOUBLE SINGLE USE • STANDARDDUS.ST

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    Parador de Cardona

    DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
    Room type
    DOUBLE SINGLE USE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DUS.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Parador de Cardona

    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²TWN.ST
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    Parador de Cardona

    TWIN STANDARD

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    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Room amenities

    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Minibar
    • TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-2

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    Parador de Cardona

    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST-2

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room DUPLEXRoom • DUPLEXROO.DP

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    Parador de Cardona

    Room DUPLEX

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    DUPLEX

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.DP

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Parador de Cardona

    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.DB

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN ONE BEDTWIN • ONE BEDTWN.1B

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    Parador de Cardona

    TWIN ONE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.1B

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    Parador de Cardona

    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Parador de Cardona

    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    RUN OF HOUSE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.RO

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN

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    Parador de Cardona

    SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE WITH DOUBLE BEDSUITE • WITH DOUBLE BEDSUI.DB

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    Parador de Cardona

    SUITE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.DB

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST-1

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    Parador de Cardona

    SUITE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SINGLE PROMOSINGLE • PROMOSGL.PR

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    Parador de Cardona

    SINGLE PROMO

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    PROMO

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.PR

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Parador de Cardona

    Room TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE CAPACITY 3DOUBLE • CAPACITY 3DBL.C3

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    Parador de Cardona

    DOUBLE CAPACITY 3

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    CAPACITY 3

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.C3

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Parador de Cardona

9.2
Excellent
450 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Location
8.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Value
6.8 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2026
Jennifer
Enjoyed our stay at the parador. The room and bathroom were spacious. Good breakfast selection. They had a path that connected to the town, but we didn't go into town. Just explored around the castle as we were there for only one night.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jul 2026
Kevin
A wonderful historical building, but lacked some of the qualities and facilities you would expect from a high class hotel. The staff were not particularly welcoming or helpful. There was nobody willing or available to help us with luggage. The room lacked basic communities like a kettle or a coffee machine. The restaurant is in a wonderful room but the staff were not particularly attentive.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Mike
The views are worth it! The room is clean and the AC is ice cold. The walkability to Cardona / Town Square (Fira) (food/drinks) is nice, no reason to drive if you are able to walk 10-15 minutes each way. Breakfast was good, the coffee was great!

Its July, so there were families that we loud on our floor. It was annoying, but not a problem. I would ask for a room facing the landscape. Ours was facing the courtyard, which was also nice, but the views make the property special. Parking is fine, but know the driveway is very steep and can be difficult for some. It was no problem for us.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Lena
Great stay.Returning customer.Will be back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
JOAQUIN
Awesome place to spend the night
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2026
Jennifer
What a magical place! Each room is distinct and lovely. The breakfast was made especially for us. It was so special.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2026
Frederick
Great to stay in this historic structure. Out of Barcelona is a plus. If you’re looking for something else other than peace and tranquility this is a good option. We ate in the bar area. Food was mediocre and staff somewhat “ black and white” in affect. Montserrat is a good day trip from here. Room was comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
David
This was the first time that we have stayed in a parador. To be able to stay in surroundings so beautiful and full of history is a real privilege. The views from the castle were simply amazing. The staff were all pleasant and professional. We took the additional tour of the castle (at extra cost) which was in spanish which was too difficult for us, maybe either a leaflet explaining the tour or an audio/visual aid would improve the tour for non native speakers.
Overall thoroughly recommended.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2026
Barry
Very unique place to stay. Really liked spending the night in a castle.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
Fernando Garcia
All good
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2026
Robyn
The room was amazing and perfectly clean the bathroom was fit for a queen. You definitely felt like you were in a castle. You could even call yourself royalty. This was my daughter‘s idea to stay here and it was the best idea she ever had. Our bartender Jonathan was amazing as was the entire staff. I Would recommend to anyone. It’s a once in a lifetime experience.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2026
Stephanie
It was an incredible experience. The castle was exactly as pictured. So dramatic and so much history. This is a must do. It’s only an hour and a half outside of Barcelona and the rental car process was super easy. But you can also take a train.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Rafael
Great, large room, beautiful location, nice service overall, although sometimes we needed to ask a few times for things or got mixed answers. Great food.
Lacked some amenities that were advertised.
Not suitable for people with low mobility, due to the hardship getting there, but it is still relatively possible.
Would definitely recommend, however.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2025
Douglas
Our room was not ready when we arrived well after check in time and front desk stored our bags and got us free drinks at the bar for the inconvenience. Very well managed.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2025
Catherine
Top notch accommodations!
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2025
Steven
Magnificent travel through time! Fantastic history. Incredible views. Unparalleled atmosphere. Food and drinks are decent for their price. Entire staff friendly and accommodating, except for the head waiter who was rude and arrogant like he was the lord of the castle or something. Very off-putting and bade us avoid the restaurant after that.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
ryan
Amazing historic castle to stay in. Nicely renovated with modern amenities. Great bed and shower. Restaurant was fantastic. All staff were fantastic.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2025
KAMRAN
absolutely stunning location set in a cute historic town.
I wish i could have stayed there longer.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
Lauren
Fantastic location, beautiful castle.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
Sergio
Fantastic experience to stay at an 1100 year old castle.
Parking was easy and free onsite. Very friendly staff, especially Pol and Inma. The only issue was the Wifi. Sometimes the Wifi was so weak, my phone could not send texts or operate in wifi calling mode. The guided tour of the castle with Monica is highly recommended to understand the history behind the castle.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
Diane

Beautiful hotel with 360° views

A lovely hotel in a castle filled with history. Beautiful views from the top. Friendly staff and very well kept.
We hadn't got a car but you definitely need one. Our friends picked us up daily. No taxis or buses.
On a personal note the bed was too hard and it hurt my hip bone to lay on either side, so I didn't sleep well.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Cheryl
Beautiful and quiet and the staff was excellent.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Danielle
So amazing!! Could do with some more signs to show where to enter and park but otherwise perfect. Feels like waking up in a Disney movie. My girls and I felt like queens.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
Arthur
Outstanding property. The views are incredible, dinner and breakfast excellent, staff were very polite and helpful
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
MARIA S
The castle is very well kept. The staff was very friendly and the customer service was excellent. The accommodations were great. It is a beautiful castle. The bed and room were very comfortable.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2025
Simon
We had a most enjoyable experience at the Parador de Cardona, perched high up in a beautiful location. All the staff, reception, bar and restaurant, were very helpful and professional. Our room at the top of the castle was well-furnished with a large, comfortable four-poster bed and decent bathroom, both with wonderful views. The AC worked very well. Our dinner in the restaurant was delicious and the service perfectly paced, not hurried. As it’s half-way between homes in Spain and France, we very much look forward to our next visit. BTW, if you’re anticipating a comfortable hotel in an 11th century castle, it’s exactly that and I suggest you ignore low-star ratings mentioning lack of “coffee stations” and “pools”, it’s not a motel in MAGA-land, thank goodness!

Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2025
Joan
Beautiful building
Lots of work going on at the moment affected some parts of our stay
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2025
Lisa
The only negative thing is that they had construction going on during our stay. Of course, I do not blame the hotel. We understood the inconvenience. Otherwise, our stay was perfect!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2024
William Michael
The hotel
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2024
glen
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay in this amazing castle. Staff were friendly and the restautant served up excellent dinner and breakfast options. We had no issues and would highly recommend this hotel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2024
Sachi

Excellent experience at this hotel.

It was a great experience staying this castle hotel. The breakfast was excellent, also your around the hotel was great.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 May 2024
Delaney
The castle was absolutely stunning and the countryside was so beautiful. The accomodations on the other hand were pretty meh.

The carpets throughout the hotel were disgusting. There was no AC. The sheets were made of cardboard.

Breakfast was great and the staff were super nice. So my recommendation? Come here on a day trip but don't stay the night.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2024
Alison
We loved our stay in this beautiful castle hotel. The public areas are amazing and the views very lovely. We paid a cheaper rate so the bedroom was simpler than in some of the photos but very comfortable. We loved the dining room and breakfast was fantastic. you need to have a car to travel around as there is not much in the local town though some nice shops and cafes.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2024
Alison
The paradore is set in a beautiful castle. The courtyard, public rooms and dining room are stunning. Bedroom more simple with basic wooden furniture with nice bathroom and shower. Worth paying to look round the old church on site and take in the views from the maiden's tower. Breakfast is fantastic buffet.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2024
Cezary

What can I say. You stay in medieval castle. :)

Amazing place that you can see from far on your approach to it. Located on very top of big hill that tops all soundings. Very specious and nice rooms. Great restaurant (quite expensive but there are other options to eat in near town of Cardona). It is like spending a night in fairytale story. There is free parking in castle and on weekends you can expect a lot of visitors so plan accordingly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2023
Enrique
Wonderful place, modern and comfortable inside, while keeping the basic medieval structure. Could use some signals directing walkers where to go.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2023
Verified traveler
Great destination
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2023
Bruce

A castle definitely worth staying at.

The parador was really a beautiful place with a lot of charm and great views of the surrounding area. The castle had an interesting history and was well placed on top of the hill to defend it itself when under siege.


The room was large with a large 4 poste bed and a good sized bathroom.

The service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was was a huge hall with large arches giving great atmosphere.

The food was of very good quality and we enjoyed both breakfast and dinner.

We were on a road trip and had stayed at a number of hotels but this one was clearly the best and in fact the cheapest. It was very good value for money.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2023
Alex

Classic and quality castle retreat

This is a classic historic castle and perfect if you want to stay somewhere with real atmosphere. It’s been beautifully restored and a modern hotel is well hidden behind the stone walls. The reception and waiting staff are very professional and attentive.
Just check restaurant opening hours, we stayed off season and they were only open for breakfast and lunch.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2023
Maia
This was an incredible parador surrounded by spectacular views and fascinating history. Dining at the parador was really special - excellent breakfast and dinner. Service was excellent and the staff were really friendly. My only complaint would be that the beds are really very hard. If it's possible to add a topper to the mattress to make them more comfortable that would greatly improve the experience.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2023
Maria

M&M

First time in a Parador hotel and it did not disappoint. Food did not live up to expectations. Getting heavy luggage to your room is a challenge as there is no Porter staff. I look forward to visiting other Parador hotels
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2023
Nicholas
a beautiful property and very nice place to stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2023
Susan
We expected that it would be difficult to park, and it was. We didn’t expect the quality of the dining in the castle. The architecture and history in close proximity were excellent.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2023
MARIA ALMUDENA VICENTE
The place is really beautiful. It's very clean. The staff is very attentive, very polite and kind.
We had breakfast and dinner and everything was delicious.

It's definitely a place to visit and stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2023
Daniel
Wonderful
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2023
Ruth
Staying at el Parador de Cardona was an incredible experience! It is fully authentic and tremendously rich in the history and culture of Spain and Cataluña. Everything — the amenities, the service, the food, the views — were amazing. The staff was exceptionally professional and helpful. Our two-night stay was just what we needed to rest up from the flight from the US and to gear up for the more bustling environment of Barcelona. Touring the salt mine and just walking around the town of Cardona to soak up the atmosphere were also very enjoyable. Cardona and this parador are definitely worth the short drive from Barcelona!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2023
Aleric

Great castle stay

A great place to stay. A castle, adventure, history. Great food and all around service. Great for kids.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2023
Martin
Beautiful and interesting historic castle hotel.
So lovely! Once in a lifetime experience.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2023
Claudia
The place is so beautiful, so confortable the views ate amazing. Very good breakfast
The personal is so kind
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2023
Robert
Great location way up on a hill top with amazing views. Dinner was excellent, we felt like a king and queen.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2023
Cheryl
Historic parador - unique property!
Leisure
4/10
Poor
25 Apr 2023
Steven

Very Disappointing

Even dropping luggage at lobby is a chore. Limited drive up to Reception doors. Very narrow driveway NEEDING 3 point turn to even proceed up further to 6 parking spots if any ever available. VERY HARD BEDS. Food was good but terribly small portions for the price. Least favorite Parador we ever stayed in and we have stayed in many.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2023
Robert S
Truly beautiful. Must go stay and make sure and walk to town.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2023
Charles
Parking is a bit tough, but everything else was excellent.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2023
noel
Unique property
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2022
Shane

Royal digs

Beautiful setting. What’s not to love about staying in a castle
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2022
Teresa

Amazing Magical Parador Stay

Service was impeccable and our room had a fabulous view of the salt mine and town! We could walk into town easily and the castle was also fascinating to explore. The parking was steep and tight, but free (park in front of the parador doors to drop off your luggage then park either above or below in the lots provided). We would definitely stay at this ancient, magical parador again! Staff were terrific and very kind!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2022
Rebecca
The property was beautiful and well-maintained. It was amazing to be able to stay in a castle. The location is also great for exploring Cardona (though, if walking, it is a lot of up and down hill!). Staff were very helpful and kind. The only complaint was that there was no hot water kettle (or any way to make coffee) in the room.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2022
Christina
Lovely castle with a feel of being brought back in time. Room was lovely. My only 👎 was the waiting staff during dinner and breakfast. Not a smile or effort to ensure we were satisfied. When asking for a recommendation for a wine to go with our dinner we felt we were bothering the staff. And when mentioned the bacon at breakfast was not to my liking (it was barely cooked and I had asked for it crispy) he just put it down and walked away. So rude. Check-in staff where lovely though.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2022
Wendy
Great parador fantastic location wonderful bar service

Parking is challenging but you can drop bags at entrance

Many stairs saw paintings from 12th century has some walls from 1060’s
Bed sheets wonderful water hot
Be quiet here your neighbors can hear you!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2022
William
Unique stay in a castle setting. Restaurant for guests was outstanding.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jul 2022
Glory
The serving staff in cafe and breakfast restaurant were unable to communicate in English. Not enough signage to give indication or instruction on ordering breakfast on menue. Continental buffet spread is lack of fresh look and breakfast ordering option on menu are also underwhelmed. Although view is amazing from room but appalling service kind of kill the enjoyments. No swimming facility is not ideal for any body visiting in summer, we stayed 3 nights in July and could not find enough to do in area and with accommodation being not self contained, apart from sleep and enjoy the aircon and rest our body and soul , there is not much we could have done differently.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2022
Amanda

Romantic Castle Getaway

Our stay at Cardona was good. Johnathon in the kitchen/bar was the best! Very attentive and friendly. The hotel was very nice & authentic. My only negative was gross, dirty throw rugs all over the castle. It would be better to get rid of these all together and leave bare tile and avoid the negative image. Would love to have seen more of the castle, but a lot of the rooms are locked. Dining options were good, but limited both time & options. All in all, would recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2022
Reuben
Amazing hotel in an old fortress. Excellent rooms and amenities, delicious food and great service. Very highly recommended.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2022
Charles
Staff was exceptional. Alice in the Bar/Cafeteria was phenomenal as well as reception and restaurant staff. Very helpful staff and fantastic view of Cardona area.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2022
WILLIAM

Like a king in his castle

An amazing property at the top of a mountain overlooking salt mines and the town below. The property is a castle dating from the 11th-18th centuries. The dinner was fantastic and the views are spectacular. The town below was charming. Rooms were spacious.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2022
Tony
It would be good to have tea/coffee making equipment in the room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2022
Laura
Wow! We stayed in this beautiful castle, a room that was used by the Lords of Cardona. The views were incredible. The service and overall cleanliness were on point and everyone was very helpful. The health/spa area was not open due to COVID regulations and I would have liked to been able to use that. Maybe next time. Overall, we are still pinching ourselves about Parador de Cardona! :)
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2022
Patricia
Beautiful castle and Romanesque church.
Views are stunning!
Rooms a little dated(not of the era of the castle😉)
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2022
susan

Beautiful hotel

I was so looking forward to staying at a parador and was not dissatisfied with the stunning exterior and interior of this unusual hotel.
The check in staff were friendly and informative.
The room was immaculate and the bathroom luxurious with eco friendly large self serve toiletries.
The only fault I could find was that the beds were so hard, as a side sleeper my hip hurt and I tossed and turned during the night.
The room was very quiet except for church bells.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2021
Sharri
Loved the whole place. Beautiful!!!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2020
Abby

Sleep in a castle

Nice overnight stay. The castle is the destination. I had breakfast and dinner and everything is of the finest quality
Self
4/10
Poor
25 Feb 2020
alex

staff were awful.’

The location is really impressive but the staff were useless and the services offered arent of such a high starred hotel. No room service, no bellman, refusal but front desk to help with bags at midnight upon check in.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2020
AZ
Welcomed with champagne and strawberries in a magical castle.
From the outside it is majestic and on the inside it has been beautifully restored.
The rooms are very nice and they don't spare anything on amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2019
Robert
Lovely place, lovely staff. Very friendly and helpful and accomadating.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2019
Verified traveler

A great stay

Staying in the historic parador was a good experience and the service, food (dinner and breakfast) were nice. But except the castle and the salt museum, i feel that there was not many things to see or go around in town.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2019
Brennan
I can’t say enough good things about this hotel. It felt like something out of a fairytale staying in this castle. The views from the castle and around the property are unparalleled. The restaurant was excellent and the dining staff made us feel welcome and at home. One of my favorite hotel stays.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
10 Nov 2019
Alexander
The property and surroundings are nice. The restaurant is horrible. DO NOT EAT THERE. My wife and I had a terrible food poisoning after having dinner there and it out is out of commission for 2 days of our trip to Spain. We told the manager at the front desk about the food poisoning and instead of being understanding she basically accused us of lying based on the fact that nobody else complained about the restaurant.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Amazing staff, hotel setting is Incredible. Easy access to town below the Castell.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2019
CHAO HSIANG

Awesome atmosphere

It's a real castle!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2019
Faustino
Beautiful ancient place right out of history. Great restaurant. The grounds are wonderful to spend time enjoying. Large rooms. No AC. Quiet except when events are been held. Since you have to open windows or suffer with heat, noise comes in and very late, like 3am.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Lovely property retrofitted into the Castle. Beautiful views from the balconies
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
The parador is an amazing conversion of a monastery/castle with parts dating back to the ninth century. A tour is well worth it. The view is incredible..The rooms are a good size and well-equipped.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2019
Jenni

Surprisingly affordable, Sacred-historical

Very romantic! Fantastic views. The room was exceptionally comfortable and stylish. This castle was very well preserved and historically magnificent! The restaurant was also superb!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2019
Shauna

Location location location

Location location location! We were initially given room 707. It smelled like a sewer in the morning and they said they would take care of it. Also the room never got below 78.5 degrees. And the only view was a courtyard. Well the smell was gone by the afternoon so we said ok. The next morning the sewer smell was back. And the noise in the courtyard was till long after 12 and started up again before 6. They moved us for our final night and it was wonderful. Room 704 is great! This parador is worth seeing and staying if you can get a good room. The history and location are fabulous. The staff is great and the breakfast was top notch.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2019
Verified traveler
It was a unique experience to stay in a castle. The room was average. The restaurant was very nice and the food was excellent. There is not a whole lot to do in this sleepy little town.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2019
veronique

Decent stay

The Parador itself is a gorgeous medieval castle, but the renovation work is not if the quality unfortunately. The staff was very nice. The restaurant food is good, but the best remains the breakfast buffet! The room and the bathroom were clean. The mattresses were on the very tough side. It rained the first day of our stay. We didn't visit the Salt museum as it was only opening at 11:30am as we had to hit the road. Last point : parking next to the entrance is scarced and very tight and extremely hilly. We were very happy to have a small automatic car.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2019
Gracia

El parador de cardona

The staff was friendly, the castle was beautiful, loved it there.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2019
Geoffrey

An incredible experience

The situation of the Paradore gives it a beautiful 360 degree vista, especially if you go up the tower. The Paradore itself is spectacular.The staff are very helpful and friendly, the rooms are a good size and spotlessly clean. The food in the restaurant was very good and the breakfast selection the following morning was wide ranging to say the least. We will certainly return.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Beautiful property and buildings, difficult to figure out where to park when one arrives.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2019
Ken

Fabulous Parador

Large Parador in spectacular location with awesome views . Superb ancient architecture.
Rooms very poor . Uncomfortable bed, noisy air con, no water of coffee, its expensive, Food average, Pity as it could be excellent as tbe premises are worrh a visit even if you dont stsy
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2019
Olga

Un autentico castillo

Excelente e historico alojamiento. Formidable restaurant con ll mejor decla comida local. Nada menos podiamos esperar de la prestigiosa red de paradores
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Very nice place to stay. Not the easiest to get to and fro Barcelona.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2018
Verified traveler

Incomparable

Wonderfull and romantic place to stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2018
Mary
A very special visit. Room, food, drink, service were everything we expected from staying at a Castle. The views are unbelievable. After several days in Barcelona, this was a great change of pace. We took a day trip to Museo-Theatre Dali in Figueres and topped off our Barcelona vacation week with a trip to the top of stunning Montserrat.
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2018
Douglas

Paradors are always worth a visit.

As with most Paradors, it is a converted historic building—in this case a castle. It is on the top of a hill so there are good views all around. It is a rather steep walk from the parking area to the reception. The restaurant is lovely; the food not quite matching the decor. The front desk staff were efficient but reserved.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2018
Di
Great place. Wish I could have stayed longer. Good food, small portions.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2018
Roger

Fantastic hotel

Great hotel on the top of hill, nice view and service. Love it.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Sep 2018
Maria

Romantic setting

very nice hotel with good atmosphere and great views. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable, spacious room
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2018
Ann Margaret

Like a royal

Climbing up the steep road to the castle, I was in awe of the aspect at every turn. Upon arrival, I was certain the aristocracy who once lived in the castle would surround us with delights. And so, it was. The views were amazing, art was great and talk about being treated like royalty. Dinner service and food quality were superb as was the wine.
Partner

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Parador de Cardona
Castell de Cardona, S/N, Cardona, Spain

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