Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Parador de Lleida, Lleida, Catalonia.
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location The hotel is located on a pedestrianised street, 2 minutes’ walk from the New Cathedral.
Annual opening Open all year
Closest airport Barcelona
Distance from airport 165 km
Closest railway station Lleida Pirineus
Distance from railway station 3 km
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant, bar, garage, gym, laundry, parking facilities.
Out and about nearby
Lleida with its 13th century hill-top cathedral of La Seu Vella, the “new” 18th century cathedral in the business district and the botanical gardens. Nearby, the Vall de Boi is a recognised UNESCO World Heritage Site for its collection of Catalan Romanesque Churches. Also, the Aigüestortes y Estany de Sant Mauric National Park for snowsports, bird watching and rural exploration.
Sports nearby
Walking, hiking, mountain biking, snowsports (seasonal).
I thoroughly enjoyed my week’s holiday in San Sebastián and Bilbao, especially Villa Soro, the room, service and food were brilliant.Ms I, June 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 3 nights for a fly-drive holiday
From about
From price one – price £545
Holiday Code EXH46264
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Parador de Lleida, Lleida, Catalonia.
The Parador de Lleida opened in 2017 and is located in the 17th century Convent del Roser. This beautiful complex comprises of the main building which is centred around the lounge area of the internal courtyard and the converted church where you will find the Marmita Restaurant. The elegance of the original building has been maintained and improved with modern comforts including free WiFi and gym facilities. There are 53 comfortable rooms and suites in total which are split across the three floors of the main building. These centre around the cloister whose rose-hued stone arches surround a comfortable lounge area on the ground floor. From this cloister, guests can access the church which houses the restaurant. This truly is an incomparable setting in which to enjoy the regional cuisine of this area. The Catalan dishes are prepared with local, quality ingredients and traditional recipes on the menu include specialities like snails, cured sausage and local casseroles. Each year in May, the locals celebrate the Aplec del Cargol which brings thousands of people to feast on grilled snails with salt and pepper. Local wines from the Segre region are also served. Your stay at the Parador de Lleida places you perfectly to explore the narrow winding streets of the city centre. The Baroque “new” cathedral is just 5 minutes’ walk from your hotel whilst La Seu Vella (Lleida’s old 13th century cathedral) is on the hilltop about 10 minutes’ away. Outside the city guests will find the botanic garden, Arboreum Dr Pius Font y Quer, which is spread across 8 acres and split into 18 spaces representing different areas of the planet. Speak to reception to learn more about local wine routes and Romanesque routes to discover areas such as the UNESCO-recognised Vall de Boi in Alta Ribagorza. We highly recommend stopping in Lleida for a short break or as a stop on a longer touring holiday around eastern and northern Spain.
Room descriptions
Parador de Lleida has 53 rooms, each with private bathroom, air conditioning, heating, safe and mini-bar, internet connection, television, telephone and hairdryer. The hotel has 1 accessible room.
I thoroughly enjoyed my week’s holiday in San Sebastián and Bilbao, especially Villa Soro, the room, service and food were brilliant.Ms I, June 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 3 nights for a fly-drive holiday
From about
From price one – price £545
Holiday Code EXH46264
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Parador de Lleida, Lleida, Catalonia.
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to the Parador de Lleida, our clients usually hire a car from Barcelona airport and include the hotel as part of a fly-drive or fly-rail touring holiday. We include flights from London and a hire car, depending on what you would like to do and what is most appropriate to your overall journey.
Additional information
Children: An extra bed for a single child can be added in all room types.
Other information: The Parador de Lleida is located in the historic centre of the city, just a few metres away from the Calle Mayor. The main pedestrian access is via Calle Cavallers which brings you to the atrium, however access by car is via Calle La Palma. This brings you to the Parador’s car park. There is further public car parking at Plaza Sant Antoni Maria Claret which is about 20 metres from the Parador.
Special offers
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I thoroughly enjoyed my week’s holiday in San Sebastián and Bilbao, especially Villa Soro, the room, service and food were brilliant.Ms I, June 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 3 nights for a fly-drive holiday
From about
From price one – price £545
Holiday Code EXH46264
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Parador de Lleida, Lleida, Catalonia.
About Catalonia and Eastern Spain
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to eastern Spain feature some of the best four and five star hotels in Catalonia and Valencia, including luxury beach resorts on the Costa Brava, mountain retreats in the Catalan Pyrenees and city hotels in Barcelona and Valencia. Eastern Spain is a diverse area with buzzing cities and mediaeval towns, rugged coastline and sandy beaches, soaring mountains and lush river deltas. There is a great wealth of historical and cultural sights throughout Catalonia and the Valencian community, both within the main cities and hidden away in the countryside. Although Barcelona is the main draw for visitors to eastern Spain, the rest of the region is well worth visiting and offers tremendous diversity. During a holiday in eastern Spain, visitors can trek or partake in mountain sports, relax on the beach and visit historic towns and cities all within the space of a few days. Catalonia itself is a unique region which provided inspiration for a number of famous artists such as Dali and Picasso, and retains a strong regional identity which is evident in its language, distinctive cuisine and lively local festivals. In the north is Catalonia, whose capital is the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Barcelona. With unique architecture and a rich culture, gourmet restaurants and lively bars, golden beaches and tranquil parks, it is not surprising that Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe. Away from the city there is an abundance of cultural and historical attractions as well as areas of stunning natural beauty. The entire region retains a strong regional identity, with its own commonly used language, distinctive cuisine and lively local festivals. Towns and cities including Girona, Tarragona, Vic and Lleida are home to a variety of highlights including mediaeval castles, cobbled old towns, ancient Roman ruins and modernist architecture. Stretching north towards the French border are the pretty coves, jagged cliffs and golden beaches of the Costa Brava, where you can still find wild and untouched stretches of coastline in between busy coastal towns. Meanwhile, inland are the snow-capped Pyrenees, a towering mountain range which forms the border with France and is dotted with remove villages, an ideal setting for trekking and partaking in mountain sports. Past the vineyards and rice fields of southern Catalonia is the Valencian Community, whose capital is Spain's third-largest city. Valencia has reinvented itself in recent years with futuristic architecture and a sophisticated port area which contrast with the historic buildings of the atmospheric old town. Further south are the sprawling beach resorts of the Costa Blanca, but if you head away from the Valencian coastline you will find craggy mountains, peaceful nature reserves, colourful citrus groves, traditional villages and ancient fortresses.
Highlights of Catalonia and Eastern Spain
Barcelona's Gothic quarter, a maze of narrow streets and plazas which is home to historic buildings including La Seu Cathedral. Modernist architecture throughout the region, particularly in Barcelona where Gaudí designed works including the Sagrada Familia church and Park Guell. Green spaces within Barcelona such as Montjuic, a fortress-topped hill, and Parc de la Ciutatella, a popular park with a zoo and several museums. The City of Arts and Sciences and the Fine Arts Museum in Valencia. Historic monuments within Valencia including a 15th century silk exchange and a Cathedral, home to a Holy Chalice which is said to be the Holy Grail. The Monastery of Montserrat, a religious complex in a spectacular setting atop craggy mountains with chapels, hermits' caves and numerous nature trails. Wineries in towns such as Sant Sadurní d'Anoia and Vilafranca del Penedès. Tarragona, a port city with fascinating Roman remains. The ancient walled city of Girona. Vic, a quintessentially Catalan town with an outstanding market. Cardona, a picturesque town with an impressive fortress. The renowned Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres. Charming towns along the Costa Brava such as Cadaques, as well as those further inland such as the colourful town of Begur. Pretty villages in the Pyrenees, where visitors can also hike and partake in mountain activities. Wildlife in the wetlands of the Albufera Natural Park.
Festivals in Catalonia and Eastern Spain
March: Las Fallas festival of fire (Valencia), 23 April: Celebration of Catalonia's patron saint, April: Barcelona April Fair, May: Girona flower fair, 23 June: Midsummer's Eve Festival, July: Valencia July Fair, July/August: Begur Music Festival, August: La Tomatina tomato throwing festival (Buñol), 11 September: National day of Catalonia, September: Celebration of Barcelona's patron saint, September/October: Human tower festivals (near Tarragona).
Gastronomy in Catalonia and Eastern Spain
Cuisine in eastern Spain takes inspiration from both nearby France and from central Spain whilst making use of local ingredients available including seafood, fresh vegetables, meat and game. Paella, the rice dish which is known the world over originated in Valencia. Barcelona is home to some of Spain's best restaurants, with gastronomic chefs creating innovative cuisine and over 20 boasting at least one Michelin star. Typical dishes include unusual ‘sea and mountain' combinations which use both meat and seafood, ‘Pa amb tomàquet' (bread with tomato, oil and garlic), ‘Fideuá' (a variant of Paella with pasta), ‘Zarzuela' (a seafood stew), ‘Escudella’ (a stew containing vegetables, meat, rice and pasta) and ‘Crema Catalana' (a Catalan version of a Crème Brûlée).
Climate in Catalonia and Eastern Spain
Eastern Spain enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate, although mountainous areas are somewhat cooler. Late spring and early autumn are great times to visit coastal areas as the weather is warm with temperatures of around 20 degrees centigrade, although some rainfall can be expected. Summer in the cities can be unbearably hot, but the coastline is cooled by sea breezes. Winter is generally mild with occasional rain and average temperatures of 10 degrees, whilst temperatures regularly drop below freezing in the Pyrenees and snow often falls.
