Cosmopolitan Spain Traveler - Spring 2018

Cosmopolitan Spain Traveler

Parador de Baiona

Paradores is a unique tourism concept, with the majority of its facilities located in historical buildings - castles, fortresses, convents, palaces - in areas of exceptional natural beauty. Out of the 97 Paradores that make up the network, 30% are located in buildings or areas that have been declared as National Heritage Sites. 25% of the Paradores are located in UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. Its experience and activity throughout these past 90 years have led Para- dores to be a leading company in the hotel sector on a global level. It is a unique company in the world that works to preserve and enhance historical and artistic heritage through its touristic use with special interest and attention in regard to the environment. E ver since its beginnings, Paradores has worked with the aim of developing a high-quality tourism product which would be the image of Spain’s hotel sector and benchmark for ‘Brand Spain’ on the international market, facilitating the res- toration of historical heritage for tourism purposes, encouraging sustainable development that is respectful of the en- vironment, promoting Spanish cultural destinations, and being a profitable company that uses its cash flow for the preservation and enhancement of the historic heritage buildings, Paradores operates as hotels and restaurants. What Are Paradores?

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