Nearby Paradores
Description
The Ducal Palace is located in the highest part of the town of Lerma. It was constructed taking advantage of the site of a 10th century castle and was implemented according to the plans of the architect Francisco de Mora in successive phases between the years 1601 and 1617. The palace was commissioned by the order of the first Duke of Lerma, Francisco Gómez de Sandoval y Rojas for the accommodation, rest and general enjoyment of his master, King Philip III.
This hotel has a central courtyard surrounded by columned galleries in alternating sections: the first has twenty Tuscan columns with semicircular arches, and the second has twenty Ionic columns.
After its restoration the Palace has now been converted into a Parador with 70 rooms and a capacity of 133 beds.
This hotel has a central courtyard surrounded by columned galleries in alternating sections: the first has twenty Tuscan columns with semicircular arches, and the second has twenty Ionic columns.
After its restoration the Palace has now been converted into a Parador with 70 rooms and a capacity of 133 beds.
Location
Address
Plaza Mayor, 1- 09340 Lerma, Burgos
GPS Coordinates
X: 42.02609 - Y: -3.75541
Means of Transport
Airport: 26 km.
Train: 2 km.
Port: 368 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
The gastronomy of the Parador is based on natural and tasty produce grown locally.
Of note are the cold meats such as the morcilla (blood sausage) and the Burgos cheese. Let us not forget the freshwater fish including the trout, and the arriero-style stews such as the ajo carretero or pastor, customarily accompanied by the traditional ‘Torta de Aranda’ bread. A must is the tasting of the roast suckling lamb cooked in a wood-fired oven, prepared with patience and affection, as well as the palatial-recipied desserts such as the ‘cañas del duque rellenas de crema de vainilla’, the quince cake and ‘dulcería en sarten’.
Of note are the cold meats such as the morcilla (blood sausage) and the Burgos cheese. Let us not forget the freshwater fish including the trout, and the arriero-style stews such as the ajo carretero or pastor, customarily accompanied by the traditional ‘Torta de Aranda’ bread. A must is the tasting of the roast suckling lamb cooked in a wood-fired oven, prepared with patience and affection, as well as the palatial-recipied desserts such as the ‘cañas del duque rellenas de crema de vainilla’, the quince cake and ‘dulcería en sarten’.
Things to Do
Things to See
- Covarrubias (22 km.)
- A beautiful town founded by count Fernán González in the year 987.
- Of note is the Collegiate Church of San Cosme y San Damián (15th c.), an important example of a Gothic church of the best of the Burgos school.
- Church of Santo Tomás (12th c.).
- Doña Urraca Square.
- Doña Sancha Square.
- Quintanilla de las Viñas (35 km.)
- 7th century Visigothic church.
- Not far from here it is worth visiting the Romanesque San Quirece Abbey founded by Count Fernán González.
- Sierra de la Demanda (45 km.)
- An extraordinary mountain range in the southeast of the province.
- In the shadows of its majestic and almost always snow-capped peaks a series of scenic and human elements come together which make the area an attractive natural and tourist paradise.
- There are glacial lakes and sites with dinosaur and tree fossils.
- St. James’s Way.
- The strategic geographical situation of the territory that now makes up the province of Burgos has made it an obligatory step for the pilgrims from all over Europe who leave their home countries in search of the tomb of Saint James.
- Visits to the D.O. Arlanza Wine Cellars close to the Parador.
- Distancia de Santo Domingo de Silos (31 km.)
- The 18th century Monastery of Santo Domingo where one can enjoy the GREGORIAN CHANTS of the monastery’s monks.
- The Yecla Gorge is also nearby.
- Burgos (36 km.)
- The old districts are presided over by the Gothic Cathedral with its enchanting small towers and spires.
- Surrounding the Cathedral are the Gothic Churches of San Esteban, San Gil, San Nicolás and Santa Águeda.
- On the outskirts of the town is the splendid complex of the Royal Monastery of las Huelgas and the Miraflores Charterhouse.
- Lerma.
- Ducal Palace.
- Convent of San Juan.
- Santa Clara Square.
- Santa Clara Convent.
- Church of San Pedro.
- Peidad Sanctuary.
- Arco de la Cárcel (entry gate of the ancient Medieval city wall from the 9th century).
- Convent del Carmen.
- Convent de San Blas.
- Sierra de Atapuerca (51 km.)
- Important archaeological sites with human remains dating back more than a million years, where the first settlers of the continent now known as Europe lived.
Local Festivities
Local Medieval festivals in August:
Two-organ concert: in the Collegiate Church, with instruments dating back to 1615.
17th century theatrical performance: in the Plaza Mayor. Conferences and exhibitions.
Activities
Golf course "Golf Lerma" (5 km.)
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