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The building we see today was built in the seventeenth century on the medieval ruins of the original construction and retains the majestic cloister with three floors and five arcades on each floor, ideal for events and celebrations.
The hotel also has numerous bedrooms, access facilities, gym, Jacuzzi and outdoor swimming pool.
The town of Monforte is known as the Galician El Escorial thanks to the impressive architecture of the Colegio de los Escolapios, a building more than 100 meters long that took three centuries to complete.
Coats of arms for the Counts of Lemos, the House of Alba and the Piarist Fathers hang on the walls; while the museum is home to paintings by El Greco and Andrea del Sarto, among others.
Monforte de Lemos is also the perfect place for discovering the Ribeira Sacra, the rivers, vineyards, Romanesque churches, cuisine and festivities.
Outside the town, visit landscapes of indescribable beauty such as the Sil Canyons or the magical mountain range of O Caurel.
Environment
The town provides the ideal setting for visiting the Ribeira Sacra, the rivers, vineyards, Romanesque churches, gastronomy and festivities.
Outside the town, visit landscapes of indescribable beauty such as the Sil Canyons or the magical mountain range of O Caurel. But it is not necessary to go far to discover historical and unique spots.
A walk-through Monforte de Lemos will take us to the Colegio de los Escolapios, a majestic building that receives the nickname of El Escorial de Galicia, as construction lasted over three centuries.
Its impressive façade is striking, and is copied in the Monasterio do Pino, one of the buildings forming the Monumental Complex of San Vicente do Pino.
Next to the monastery are the Torre de Homenaje and the Palacio de los Condes de Lemos, today home to the Parador de Turismo.
From the city of Monforte there are many activities on offer. These include visiting the wineries of Ribeira Sacra, sailing along the rivers Miño and Sil, driving past the main viewpoints and Romanesque monasteries, or visiting other nearby towns.
For example, you can go to Ourense and visit the old part of the city, with its Cathedral and the Plaza Mayor.
Or head for Lugo and marvel at the Roman Wall, declared a World Heritage Site.
| General data about parador hostel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Parador hotel
|
Parador de Monforte de Lemos |
Stars
|
4 |
Capacity
|
100 Places |
Styles
|
Monastery |
Director
|
Miguel Castro |
Chef
|
Xacobo García |
Address
|
Plaza Luis de Góngora y Argote, s/n | ||
Autonomous community
|
Galicia |
Province
|
Lugo |
Town
|
Monforte de Lemos |
Postcode
|
27400 |
Latitude
|
42.523885 |
Longitude
|
-7.510765 |
Telephone
|
+34 982418484 |
Fax
|
+34 982418495 |
Email
|
monforte@parador.es | ||
Distance to airport
|
125 Km. | ||
Distance to the port
|
136 Km. | ||
Distance to train
|
1 Km. | ||
| Services offered by the parador hostel | |
|---|---|
| air conditioning | Elevator |
| Laptop safe | Conferences and meetings |
| Breakfast in the room | Gastronomic space |
| Handicapped facilities | Paid parking |
| Gym | Hot tub |
| Minibar with a carefully selected selection of products | Flat screen TV |
| Outdoor parking | Seasonal swimming pool |
| Restaurant | Hairdryer |
| Room service | Laundry and ironing service |
| Digital press and magazines service | ChromeCast technology |
| Free Wifi | |
| Activities offered by the parador hostel | |
|---|---|
| Horseback riding | Canoeing |
| Adventure sports | Boat rides |
| Golf | Trout fishing |
| Canoe trips | Hiking |
| Hiking (unguided) | Winery tours |
| Cultural tours | |
At Restaurant De Lemos, a warm space with wooden ceilings, you can enjoy the best and most authentic Galician cuisine in a unique setting with views of the Torre del Homenaje and the town of Monforte de Lemos. The food served at the table is a culinary tribute with classic dishes that are intimately linked to the area such as octopus á feira, empanada de raxo or the delicious caramelised filloas.
| Information on the halls | |
|---|---|
| Number of halls | 7 |
| Minimum capacity of halls | 14 |
| Maximum capacity of halls | 300 |
How to get there?
The Parador is located on San Vicente Hill in the town of Monforte. The main route is via the A-6 and the N-120 in the direction of Monforte-Ourense.
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