These stunning hotels give you the best that Andalucia has to offer from the most historically interesting state run Pardors to individually owned converted palaces which have been brought back to their original splendour and converted into boutique hotels by their passionate owners.

Parador - Granada for 2 nights

Your first hotel is the jewel in the crown of Andalucían hotels, set within the grounds of The Alhambra Palace this converted 15th Century convent has stunning views over the Generalife gardens and the albaicin. It's dreamlike interior is a mix of Moorish and Christian design with fountains, shaded patios, trees and arches. The coffered ceiling dining room and the summer terrace offer such specialities as Gazpacho Andaluz (cold tomato soup) and Grenadian beans with Serrano ham from the mountain village of Trevelez.

PLEASE NOTE: currently the Parador of Granada does not have availability for a two night stay until October 2007 - if you are travelling in September an alternative palace in Granada will be offered

Palace - Ecija (between Cordoba and Seville)  for 1 night

Your hotel in Ecija is a converted palace within the historical Andalucia village of Ecija. It has been chosen so you can experience the stunning beauty of this new boutique hotel; an undiscovered haven of tranquillity and design which exudes all things Andalucian from the light and airy patio to the grand palatial suites. Breakfast is served on the patio and a "menu del dia" is prepared daily by the hotels award winning chef exclusively for guests.

Parador - Carmona (just outside Seville) for 2 nights

For your stay near Seville you will be based actually inside a 14th Century Arabic fortress that has been converted into one of the most visited Paradors of Spain. Craftsmen that worked on the Alcazar in Seville also built many parts of the fort and the dining room is known as the most beautiful of all Paradors. Adorned with priceless antiques throughout, specialties of the menu include Cartuja de Perdiz (Partridge with vegetables) and spicy Carmona spinach. The hotel has a swimming pool which is set in grounds that have stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Palace - Jerez de la Frontera for 3 nights

This lovely converted palace is in the very centre of Jerez de la Frontera sitting between the cathedral and the Moorish Alcazar. The palace has been restored to its former glory and original colours. All of the hotels bedrooms have been individually styled and have high ceilings and exposed beams. The hotels terrace looks out over the city with the cathedral tower dominating the skyline.

Parador - Ronda for 2 nights

Your last few nights in Andalucia will be spent in the privileged location of the Ronda Parador, on the edge of the 120m deep El Tajo gorge. Built in 1761 this Parador is decorated in the deep Mediterranean colours of blue, green, yellow and red and the bedrooms have stunning views of the town and the surrounding mountains. Its restaurant is a show case of true Andalucían cuisine with specialities such as "ajo blanco" (cold garlic soup), roast rabbit Ronda style and "Yemas Rondeñas" (sweet egg yolk flans).