Residential, History, Architecture 

Dust jacket notes: "In this book, Spain is presented to us through a tour of its most beautiful Paradors, important and historical buildings turned into exclusive hotels. The Association of Spanish Hotels (Paradores de Turismo de Espana) provides a list of all Paradors for visitors to Spain. Since the opening of the first Paradors in 1928 by King Alfonso XIII, the traveler can choose to stay in Arabic fortresses, medieval cloisters, palaces, castles or manor houses - an unforgettable experience. A trip across the country's diverse artistic and cultural landscape is ideally made in the company of the refined tourist, who guides us across these pages; a seasoned traveler who is equally at home showing us the magnificent geography, pointing out a Gothic arcade, recounting the deeds of historic figures that once roamed these buildings, and singing the praises of a fine roast lamb served up in the cool shade of a Castilian meson...." Hardcover, 8.75" x 10.25", 254 pages, glorious full-color illustrations throughout. - from Amzon