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The main attractions in Puebla de Sanabria is the Castle of the Counts of Benavente, one of the best-preserved castles in the province of Zamora. It stands on a hill, very near the Plaza Mayor square, and inside its restored interior you can visit a library and a cultural centre.
On the outskirts of Puebla de Sanabria is the Lake Sanabria Nature Reserve, the largest glacial lake of in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the largest in Europe, where impressive waterfalls are formed. You can take a dip in the lake or walk along its calm waters under spectacular sunsets.
Environment
In Puebla de Sanabria and the surrounding area there are many hiking routes and places to make excursions. Some routes are well-known, such as Las Cascadas de Sotillo or the Laguna de Peces. Other spots such as El Bosque del Tejedelo or the surroundings of the Hermitage de la Alcobilla are also favoured destinations for nature lovers. In the Lake Sanabria Natural Park is the largest glacial lake in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the largest in Europe. It has several sandy and stony beaches where bathing and fishing are allowed.
You can also enjoy other activities, such as sailing with the Helios Sanabria catamaran, the world’s first wind-solar-powered catamaran.
| General data about parador hostel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Parador hotel
|
Parador de Puebla de Sanabria |
Stars
|
4 |
Capacity
|
83 Places |
Styles
|
Historic area, Modern style, Regional style |
Director
|
David Lorenzo |
Chef
|
Fernando Llamas |
Address
|
Av. Lago de Sanabria, 18 | ||
Autonomous community
|
Castilla y León |
Province
|
Zamora |
Town
|
Puebla de Sanabria |
Postcode
|
49300 |
Latitude
|
42.058980 |
Longitude
|
-6.628361 |
Telephone
|
+34 980620001 |
Fax
|
+34 980620351 |
Email
|
puebla@parador.es | ||
Distance to airport
|
196 Km. | ||
Distance to the port
|
0 Km. | ||
Distance to train
|
2 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 |
| Garden | Minibar with a carefully selected selection of products |
| Flat screen TV | Outdoor parking |
| Playground | Seasonal swimming pool |
| Paddle tennis court | Restaurant |
| Game room | Children's playroom |
| Hairdryer | Room service |
| Laundry and ironing service | Digital press and magazines service |
| ChromeCast technology | Free Wifi |
| Activities offered by the parador hostel | |
|---|---|
| Bicycling | Hunting |
| Big and small game hunting | Cycling tourism |
| Boat rides | Excursions to nature reserves |
| Hiking | Paddle tennis |
| Fishing | River fishing |
| River beach | Mushroom picking |
| Horseback trail rides | Nature tours |
| Hiking | Hiking (unguided) |
| Cultural tours | |
At the Parador’s restaurant you can taste, in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded nature, exquisite cheeses, regional sausages, Sanabria-style beans or rice with venison
| Information on the halls | |
|---|---|
| Number of halls | 4 |
| Minimum capacity of halls | 30 |
| Maximum capacity of halls | 180 |
How to get there?
Strategically located between Madrid (exit 79) and Vigo (exit 85), the Parador can be reached by freeway or highway. It is in the lower part of Puebla de Sanabria, the district capital.
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