Paradores near Madrid.

The parador Alcalá de Henares is ideally located in the suburbs of Madrid. The building is an old Dominican convent from the 17th century as the colonnades and the paved interior court point out it. On the other hand, the insides, the rooms and the spa are resolutely of modernistic inspiration. This marriage of the tradition and modernity appears a real artistic success at the end of the day. In the restaurant, the chief will propose a cuisine made with the leading products of the Spanish gastronomy in all its diversity. Address: Colegios, 8 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid. Tel.: 00 34 918880330.

The parador Chinchon is an old Augustins convent dating from the 17th century. The rooms and insides recall as much as the exterior facade, the Castilian culture of the plac. The restaurant serves a traditional Castilian cuisine. Starting from the hotel, the holiday makers can visit Madrid which is a few kilometers far from there. Address: Calle de Los Huertos, 1 28370 Chinchón, Madrid. Tel.: 00 34 918940836.