The Hotel Parador de Cazorla is located in the heart of the Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Nature Reserve, in an area known as Sacejo, offering an oasis of peace in a natural setting. In the middle of the vast pine forests of the protected nature reserve of Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas lies a beautiful old cortijo, typical for southern Spain. This Parador is the perfect place to unwind after all the sightseeing in Andalusia. You will only hear the birds chirping. There are many walking and cycling routes in the nature reserve. The largest river of Andalusia, the Guadalhorce, rises here and there are a couple of caves that can be visited.
This Parador is located in the province of Jaén and is dotted with olive groves where the most delicious olive oil is produced. You can visit some of the farms and even taste olive oil. The altitude provides matchless panoramic views of mountain slopes covered in pine trees. The elegant and warmly decorated rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi access, TVs and mini-fridges. Suites feature spacious sitting areas other items are airconditioning, elevator, bar, safe, heating, garden, mini bar, seasonal swimming pool, restaurant and children's play area..
Guests can enjoy seasonal game dishes, including wild boar in red wine sauce and venison scallopini, along with house specialities. The Parador is the ideal setting-off point for hiking or mountain biking in the mountains. Guests can also visit the source of the Guadalquivir River and explore Cueva del Agua (Water Cave) or the Roman ruins in the nearby town of Peal de Becerro.
The village of Cazorla is also worth a visit with its Castle of La Yedra, or the Roman ruins Real de Becerro. Autumn is the most impressive time of year here. Because there are so many deciduous trees growing in the park, the whole area turns mostly orange towards the end of October and beginning of November. In this area there is a good chance of seeing wild boar, foxes and many birds of prey. As this area is a famous hunting ground for the locals people, the restaurant offers a variety of game on their menu.
Location:
The Parador is located in the National Park of Cazorla and is surrounded by forest where many deer, bear and ibex live. The surroundings are truly breathtaking with the Canada de las Fuentes and the Linarejos waterfalls. The Parador is situated at the end of an approx. 28 kilometre long road through the mountains in the Sacejo area. In the surrounding area there are possibilities for hiking, cycling, hunting and fishing.
For a visit to museums or monasteries, you can visit the town of Cazorla, which is about 24 km away. Here you will also find the beginning of the Guadalquivir River. Furthermore, you can visit the medieval cities of Baeza and Úbeda (both at ca. 75 km and worth a visit). Of course, you can also visit the world-famous Alhambra in Granada which is about 140 km away.
Rooms:
All rooms have telephone, TV, satellite channels, minibar, safe and heating.
Facilities:
The hotel has a reception, lobby, bar, shop, air conditioning, garden with playground and a swimming pool from which there are magnificent views of the nature reserve. There is an excellent restaurant, which in the hunting season serves wild boar in red wine and grilled venison steaks. The 'Pipirrana' (salad of peppers, cucumber, onions and tomato) is a delicious accompaniment. Parking is available around the hotel (unguarded spaces).
