| The Iberian Peninsula is in the the south west corner of Europe and has the countries of Spain and Portugal. The small country of Andorra and the British colony of Gibraltar are also in Iberia.
It is almost surrounded by sea including the Bay of Biscay, the Atlantic ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and the Cantabrian Sea. The land border with France is the high Pyrenees mountains or the coastal plains.
The respective governments founded the Paradores of Spain in 1910 and the Pousadas of Portugal in 1942 to preserve their national heritage by using historic buildings as quality castle hotels. Some private companies are also listed which use former palaces etc. as hotels.
Many of the buildings were inhabited by kings, governors or, in the days that the church had great wealth, by bishops and monks.
Our selection ranges from Galicia to The Algarve, from Catalonia to Andalusia and you can drive from one to another, staying in some unforgettable places.
Both countries have much to offer visitors in terms of history, culture and beauty and there is much to discover in areas where there is little or no tourism.
During most parts of the year there are local festivals and events taking place and there are many opportunities for sightseeing, golf or other sports,
Each region in the Peninsula has its own unique flavour and it is possible to drive a few miles from a ski resort to a seasibeach.
All the hotels on this site may be booked, in English, though Manor House Lda who arrange your reservation direct with the hotel at their prices and terms. Their staff are experts at the discounts available which should be requested at the time of booking.
The links on these pages go to their English language sites at parapromotions-spain.com, pousadasofportugal.com and manorhouses.com |
