Nearby Paradores
Description
The San Marcos Monastery, whose construction began in the 16th century, replaced another 12th century monastery from the times of King Alfonso VI.
Different artists immortalised a yesterday where the strength of his legacy can be seen in stone and wood, making the hotel a living museum.
The past emerges in the Cloister and Chapterhouse embracing the present with a learned renovation of large rooms. In days gone by these sheltered pilgrims. There are suites located in the original building with views of the square and also an annex constructed in the 20th century where the majority of the accommodation is housed.
Regal halls, spacious rooms, a library and a restaurant which in the main part offers an impeccable traditional gastronomy with touches of signature cuisine; all of which makes the Parador de San Marcos a unique establishment on St. James’s Way and the Silver Way.
Different artists immortalised a yesterday where the strength of his legacy can be seen in stone and wood, making the hotel a living museum.
The past emerges in the Cloister and Chapterhouse embracing the present with a learned renovation of large rooms. In days gone by these sheltered pilgrims. There are suites located in the original building with views of the square and also an annex constructed in the 20th century where the majority of the accommodation is housed.
Regal halls, spacious rooms, a library and a restaurant which in the main part offers an impeccable traditional gastronomy with touches of signature cuisine; all of which makes the Parador de San Marcos a unique establishment on St. James’s Way and the Silver Way.
Location
Address
Pza. de San Marcos, 7 - 24001 León, León
GPS Coordinates
X: 42.601617 - Y: -5.582026
Means of Transport
Airport: 50 km.
Train: 60 km.
Amenities
AIR CONDITIONING
CANAL+
CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
ELEVATOR IN BUILDING
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
GARDEN
HAIRDRYER IN GUEST ROOMS
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
HEATING
LAUNDRY
MINI-BAR
NO ANIMALS
PARKING
SAFE
TELEPHONE IN GUEST ROOMS
TV IN GUEST ROOMS
WI-FI
WINE BAR
Restaurant
Saturate yourself with the finest flavours of this historically plagued land enjoying the traditional local food washed down with the excellent D.O. Bierzo and C.O. Tierras de León wines.
Things to Do
Things to See
- León monumental.
Cathedral.
San Isidoro.
Casa Botines.
Palacio de los Guzmanes.
Barrio Húmedo.
Museo de León, etc. - MUSAC (Castile and León Museum of Modern Art).
Whose building has been awarded the European Union Prize for Modern Architecture.
Mies van der Rohe Award. - Monasteries and archaeological sites route.
City of Lancia.
La Griega.
The Roman Villa of Navatejera, etc.
Astorga and the Maragata area (46 km.) - Castrillo de los Polvazares (50 km.)
- Las Médulas (125 km.)
- Cares route (125 km.)
- Valperquero caves (43 km.)
Local Festivities
San Froilán: 5th of October, Virgen del Camino, 5 km.
San Juan: 24th of June, León.
International Trout Week: June, León.
Easter: Of International Tourist Interest.
Activities
Alpine Skiing
Basketball
Equestrian Trails
Frontenis
Golf
Handball
Horse Routes
Hunting
Indoor Football
Motorboats
Riverboarding
Tennis
Trout Fishing
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