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TreasonousBastard

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1. No idea about Barcelona specifically, but many years ago I stayed at a parador in southern Spain...

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Aug 5, 2021, 04:04 PM

Aug 2021

and it was fantastic.

Old forts and castles renovated as hotels, with much of the old flavor kept.

One resource would be: http://www.paradorsofspain.com/

Not much about Barcelona there, but maybe with some more searching...

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Does anyone have a recommendation for a hotel in Barcelona? [View all] CTyankee Aug 2021 OP

No idea about Barcelona specifically, but many years ago I stayed at a parador in southern Spain... TreasonousBastard Aug 2021 #1

Oh, yes, I think I remember some mention of paradors a few years back. I haven't been to Europe in CTyankee Aug 2021 #2

Madrid! That is one of the wonders of the world. Sculpture gardens in the underpasses... TreasonousBastard Aug 2021 #3

Won a stay in family friend's apartment in Marbella! elleng Aug 2021 #5

Toledo, Ronda, amazing how many towns they built on mountain peaks. When I was there, they were... TreasonousBastard Aug 2021 #6

Sorry; we somehow found an apartment to rent/borrow, elleng Aug 2021 #4

We spent 5 days in Barcelona in 2019 PJMcK Aug 2021 #7

We stayed in El Raval area a few years ago Midnightwalk Aug 2021 #8

Wow, that's everything I need to know. Thanks! CTyankee Aug 2021 #9

Note to DFW. For some reason I can't open your mail. Can you post it here? CTyankee Aug 2021 #10