This Parador is in a imposing castle, whose construction commencing in 1437. It was the former residence of the Dukes of Feria, one of Spain’s great families.
The spectacular façade of this castle / palace shows its importance in the fighting period in which it was built.
Nine battlement towers in the walls guard the grandiose interior which still has the original beautiful coffered ceilings
There are large chests, ironwork, handrails and several other decorative details which belonged to the former palace.
The elegant and spacious bedrooms which in the past had Hernan Cortes, a controversial Spanish conquistador in the early 16th century, as a guest.
Outside the seasonal swimming pool sits is in the well cared for garden.
The Parador de Zafra is in a majestic castle, on which construction was started in 1437 as the residence of the noble Spanish Dukes of Feria. It is in the centre of the lovely town of Zafra within easy walking distance of the old town. There are nine battlemented towers and a splendid courtyard and interior with coffered ceilings, large chests, ironwork, handrails and other decorative details belonging to the former palace. The bedrooms are stately, elegant and spacious, with full modern bathrooms. The swimming pool and the perfectly tended garden also stand out. The best dishes of the region can be found in the dining room, such as lamb stew, 'migas extremeñas' (fried breadcrumbs) and 'solomillo ibérico al queso de los Ibores' (Iberian sirloin with Ibores cheese). The Parador has standard double rooms (two beds); double with two beds and hydromassage bath, suite, junior suite and double (2 beds) with balcony. Spa therapy is available at this Parador. During the Feria Ganadera (Livestock Fair) 29 September through 6 October the price is generally higher.
The spectacular façade of this castle / palace shows its importance in the fighting period in which it was built.
Nine battlement towers in the walls guard the grandiose interior which still has the original beautiful coffered ceilings
There are large chests, ironwork, handrails and several other decorative details which belonged to the former palace.
The elegant and spacious bedrooms which in the past had Hernan Cortes, a controversial Spanish conquistador in the early 16th century, as a guest.
Outside the seasonal swimming pool sits is in the well cared for garden.
The Parador de Zafra is in a majestic castle, on which construction was started in 1437 as the residence of the noble Spanish Dukes of Feria. It is in the centre of the lovely town of Zafra within easy walking distance of the old town. There are nine battlemented towers and a splendid courtyard and interior with coffered ceilings, large chests, ironwork, handrails and other decorative details belonging to the former palace. The bedrooms are stately, elegant and spacious, with full modern bathrooms. The swimming pool and the perfectly tended garden also stand out. The best dishes of the region can be found in the dining room, such as lamb stew, 'migas extremeñas' (fried breadcrumbs) and 'solomillo ibérico al queso de los Ibores' (Iberian sirloin with Ibores cheese). The Parador has standard double rooms (two beds); double with two beds and hydromassage bath, suite, junior suite and double (2 beds) with balcony. Spa therapy is available at this Parador. During the Feria Ganadera (Livestock Fair) 29 September through 6 October the price is generally higher.
