THE FACTS ABOUT PARADOR DE GUADALUPE

Spain

The former hospital of St John the Baptist has provided shelter since the 15th century, though now 20th-century pilgrims enjoy markedly greater comfort. Ask for a room with a terrace overlooking the monastery. ROOMS Doubles from £50 CONTACT Parador de Guadalupe, C/ Marqués de la Romana 12, 10140 Guadalupe, Cáceres (00 34 9 27 36 70 75; fax: 36 70 76; email:guadalupe@parador.es; www.parador.es) WHO TO GO WITH To book from the UK call Keytel International (020 7 402 8182). Other tour operators offering parador trips include Castaways (01737 812255), Magic of Spain (020 8939 5452), Abreu Travel (020 7 229 9905) and Traveller's Way (01527 559000). It is worth asking about special offers such as the Go As You Please (Tarjeta Cinquo Noches) deal, a booklet of five vouchers costing £240 which entitles you to five nights' accommodation (for two people sharing) in one or more paradors, subject to conditions and availability.