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SPAIN - ANDALUSIA - SEVILLE - CARMONA

PARADOR HOTEL de CARMONA

Alcazar del Rey Don Pedro.

Luxury four star hotel in a fourteenth century Arabic fortress

Parador de Carmona - Andalusia - Seville
Parador de Carmona - Andalusia - Seville
Parador de Carmona - Andalusia - Seville

This Parador is a triumph in the restoration of an old building for its modern use. It combines the old Arabic buildings with new construction necessary to give modern luxury.

The Parador has the Moorish style patio, wonderful halls with decorated ceilings, balconies overlooking the river below and many other treats to behold.

The decor makes full use of wood and leather furniture on rugs in rooms decorated with colourful drapes, swords and the other decorations.

The castle was enlarged by King Pedro whom it appears had an eye for the ladies - and the wealth and title to achieve his desires. Although history records that he was unsuccessful in his pursuit of his fathers mistress Leonor, the mother of his step brother and successor, Enrique.

During his frequent absences from the castle, he used to put his wife in the care of the nuns at Palencia. One of the nuns, Sister Maria Colonel, was very beautiful and the king was attracted to her. To make herself unattractive to him she disfigured her face with burning oil. Her remains are still preserved in the Convent of Santa Ines in Sevilla.

The fortress was built when the Moors from North Africa held the area. The construction was on the site of earlier fortresses of the early Iberian people and the Carthaginians.

Carmona is one of Spain's National Monument Cities and during its past has been visited by many famous rulers of the past including Julius Caesar and Muza the Arabic invader.

Julius Caesar was particularly impressed who compared the city to the beauty of the morning star.

When staying at the Parador, time must be found to walk around the city and look at the palaces, mansions, convents and churches.

This may be difficult when there is so much in the Parador itself. Of particular note is the Bermejo room, with its rugs and numerous antiques.

The courtyard has a colonnaded cloister and a Mudejar fountain. Around the fountain is:

"Oh sweet and cleansing water, crystal clear as the source of this fountain, the architect has placed you here in order to erase from memory blood shed in the most cruel of wars between princes, sons of the same king".

The refectory, now used as the dining room is one of the most beautiful of the Paradores. Like all the hotels in the Spanish Paradores group, it specialises in seasonal and local dishes. The chef recommends that you try:

"Cartuja de perdiz" which is partridge served with vegetables;
"Espinacas" being a Carmona spicy spinach;
"Pechuga de pollo a la parrilla" roast chicken with vegetables and french fried potatoes;

The local "fiestas" in Iberia are well worth visiting. In Carmona the main feast is Nuestra Senora de Gracia which is held on 8th. September. In may the Carmona Fair is held and the Easter celebrations are well worth visiting.

On a modern note, the swimming pool 30 metres below the Parador is stunning.

The accommodation in this hotel of the Paradors group is in fifty one twin bedded rooms, nine double bedded rooms, and three single rooms all having private bathrooms.

In the rooms you will find a telephone, television, TV canal plus and mini bar.

The Parador has air conditioning, restaurant, bar and conference facilities.

Pets are not allowed in the hotels in the Spanish Paradores group.

Luxury Parador hotel in a fourteenth century Arabic fortress in Carmona, Seville.

Reservations

  Parador de Carmona - Andalusia - Seville

 
  • 3 Single bedrooms
  • 51 Twin bedrooms
  • 9 Double bedrooms
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Telephone
  • Heating
  • Air Conditioning
  • Television with Canal Plus
  • Satellite television
  • Safe
  • Minibar
  • Shop
  • Lift
  • Car park
  • Currency exchange
  • Seasonal swimming pool
  • Garden
  • Golf (23 kms)
  • Conference Facilities
  • Airport: 25 kms
  • Train: 30 kms
  • Port: 3 kms
  • Map with location
  • Tours in Seville
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Parador Carmona Reservations

 
No prepayment - No booking fees - Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to arrival without penalty
 
Parador Alcazar del Rey Don Pedro at Carmona
DAILY RATES
2010 RatesStandard Twin w/ facilities for disabled persons Double w/ terrace Double w/ Hydromassage
March to June171 EUR171 EUR197 EUR214 EUR
July to October172.6 EUR172.6 EUR198.84 EUR216 EUR
Nov and Dec161.5 EUR161.5 EUR185.72 EUR201.87 EUR
Breakfast 17.16 EUR per person per day                Lunch or Dinner 32.3 EUR per person per day

PROMOTIONS IN STANDARD ROOMS * (Subject to availability)
2010 RatesGolden DaysYoung Persons5 Night Card2 Night Special
March to June135.80 EUR113.04 EUR103 EUR206.40 EUR
July to October144.84 EUR113.04 EUR103 EUR217.21 EUR
Nov and Dec137.07 EUR113.04 EUR103 EUR208.33 EUR

Rates are per day for 2 persons sharing a double room and include tax
*Supplement and restrictions may apply - General terms and conditions

PROMOTIONOVERVIEW (For more detailed information use the link below)
Golden Days 30% discount for guests 55 years or over in a standard room with breakfast
Young Persons Discounted rates for guests 20 to 35 years in a standard room with breakfast
5 Night Card Discounted rates for 5 nights in a standard room exc. breakfast
2 Night Special 20% discount for 2 consecutive nights or more with half board

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