Counts of Oropesa Palace

Jarandilla de la Vera, Spain

The Parador de Jarandilla de la Vera occupies the old castle-palace of the Counts of Oropesa. It dates to the 16th century and still conserves its ditch and towered walls, along with an exceptional two-floored Gothic gallery in the interior patio.

The castle was the residence of its most illustrious guest between 1556 and 1557. It was selected as a refuge by the emperor Carlos V after he abdicated, and he lived here for several months before finally setting up home in the nearby monastery of Yuste.

The Parador is both ancient and redolent of comfort, where proud towers and the large courtyard coexist with an exceptional swimming pool surrounded by olive and orange trees. Inside, the elegantly designed salons with fireplaces will take you back in time, while offering an atmosphere of peace and privacy.

References:

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Palaces, manors and town halls in Spain

Address

Avenida Antonio García Prieto 1, Jarandilla de la Vera, Spain

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Details

Founded: 16th century
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Spain

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Alfonso Tamayo (5 years ago)
Beautiful historic place. Very well preserved.

Dragon Heart (6 years ago)
Beautiful place! Historic. Well preserved. Clean. Great service and nice people.

Aitor Gallastegui (6 years ago)
We only enjoyed the inside patio. Very nice and peacefull setting for a drink, coffe, or meals.

Richard Idiens (6 years ago)
Good facilities out of main track.

Linton Nightingale (8 years ago)
I'm not a big fan of paradors, but this one has a lovely charm and feel to it. It's rich in history and has a fantastic terrace restaurant to enjoy a drink or snack: not the cheapest in town, but that's what you get at paradors.

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