THE FACTS ABOUT PARADOR DE TRUJILLO

Spain

This former 16th-century convent makes a fine parador in Trujillo, probably best known as the birthplace of Pizarro, whose family's palace overlooks the Plaza Mayor. The place to eat is Mesón La Troya (00 34 9 27 32 14 32), where there is no menu, but great food of the day. ROOMS Doubles from £57 CONTACT Parador de Trujillo, C/ Santa Beatriz de Silva 1, 10200 Trujillo Cáceres (00 34 9 27 32 13 50; fax: 27 31 13 66; email:trujillo@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.