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GRANOLLERS HONDARRIBIA (FUENTERRABIA)

Fonda Europa In a pleasant market town, Obispo This elegant Renaissance house has
behind a distinctive orange façade with blue and been converted with restraint. The traditional
white panels, is this delightfully traditional stone and wood interior, set about with period
Catalan hotel. It has been in the capable hands of furniture, has been softened by light, floral fabrics
the Parellada family since 1714. They have and each bedroom designed with style. There is a
furnished the hotel with taste and refinement, and d terrace with views over the bay, two sitting rooms
provide unfailingly courteous service. and a cafeteria.
N Anselm Clavé 1, 08400 Granollers, Barcelona. N Plaza del Obispo, 20280 Hondarribia, Guipúzcoa.
Map p289 E3. § (93) 8700312. ` (93) 8707901. Map p288 B2. § (943) 645400. ` (943) 642386.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 7. z ∂ ¢ Never. $ reception@hotelobispo.com 0 b. Rooms 17.
/ AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡ ∂¢ late Dec to mid-Jan. / AE, MC, V. ¡¡
A GUARDA HONDARRIBIA (FUENTERRABIA)

Convento de San Benito Behind its simple Parador de Hondarribia Everything about
exterior, the interior of this 16th-century convent this 12th-century castle is simply stunning.
has been restored with sympathy and flair. Friendly staff, modern comforts and medieval
Reception is in the old portico, where ornate architecture combine to produce a warmth and
detailing has been preserved. Also intact are the elegance with instant appeal. Each antique-filled
cloister, fountain and turnstiles, which gave the room has its own character; a lovely courtyard
nuns access to the outside world. The converted invites relaxation. Excellent local restaurants.
cells make charming bedrooms. N Plaza de Armas 14, 20280 Hondarribia, Guipúzcoa.
N Plaza de San Benito s/n, 36780 A Guarda, Pontevedra. Map p288 B2. § (943) 645500. ` (943) 642153.
Map p286 A3. § (986) 611166. ` (986) 611517. 0 b. $ hondarribia@parador.es 0 b. Rooms 36. ¢ Never.
Rooms 24. ∂¢ 2 weeks in Jan. / AE, MC, V. ¡ / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡

OVIEDO PUEBLA DE TRIVES
Hotel de la Reconquista Sumptuous salons Casa Grande de Trives This distinguished
and bedrooms behind an impressive façade. 18th-century house has an elegant interior.
N Gil de Jaz 16, 33004 Oviedo, Asturias. N Marqués de Trives 17, 32780 Puebla de Trives,
Map p287 D2. § (98) 239529. ` (98) 246011. Orense. Map p286 B3. §` (988) 332066.
$ reservas@hoteldelareconquista.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms $ informacion@casagrandedetrives.com 0 b, d
142. ¡¡¡¡ (by arrangement, low season). Rooms 9. ¡
PERATALLADA PONTDE MOLINS
Castell de Peratallada Medieval castle with Molipark This old mill, furnished with
splendid vaulted dining room and tented beds. antique-shop bargains, has a fine restaurant
N Plaça del Castell, 17113 Peratallada, Baix Empordà, and a few modestly priced bedrooms.
Gerona. Map p289 F3. § (972) 634021. ` (972) N Carretera Les Escaules, 17706 Pont de Molins, Gerona.
634011. $ casteperat@aplitec.com 0 b,l (winter), Map p289 F3. § (972) 529271. ` (972) 529101.
d (summer). Rooms 8. ¡¡ $ molipark@intercom.es 0 b,l,d. Rooms 7. ¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p285