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Discover Spain's Paradores and Portugal's Pousadas — castles, monasteries, palaces and remarkable hotels in unforgettable settings.

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Two historic hotel traditions

Spain

Paradores

Historic hotels in castles, monasteries, palaces, cities and dramatic landscapes across Spain.

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Pousadas

Distinctive Portuguese stays in castles, convents, palaces and heritage buildings from the mainland to the islands.

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Spain

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Andalusia 16 properties Castile and León 15 properties Galicia 11 properties Castile-La Mancha 8 properties Catalonia 8 properties Extremadura 7 properties Canary Islands 5 properties Aragon 4 properties Asturias 3 properties Cantabria 3 properties La Rioja 3 properties Basque Country 2 properties

Portugal

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Pousada Vila Óbidos
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Pousada Vila Óbidos

Pousada Vila Óbidos offers accommodation in the medieval town of Óbidos, with the town’s walls, narrow lanes and traditional architecture providing the setting for…

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Paradores and Pousadas are more than hotel rooms. Many occupy buildings and landscapes that are destinations in their own right. Iberian Luxury Inns helps travelers understand each property, compare regions and connect memorable stays into a broader journey through Spain and Portugal.

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