Travel in a sustainable way, to stay in historical places with a unique charm and contribute to the development of the local economy: this is the proposal of the Spanish chain of Paradores public hotelsa virtuous example of sustainable tourism and a unique business model in the world.
Managed directly by the Spanish state since 1928, i Paradores de Turismo They offer unique experiences in historical dwellings, castles, monasteries and buildings that combine the authenticity of the past with contemporary comfort, maintaining affordable prices compared to the private offer.
The Paradores are, in fact, in some of the The most spectacular cultural and natural destinations in Spainsuch as Granada, Toledo, Cordova, Segovia, Salamanca, Mérida, Santiago de Compostela, and in natural parks such as the Picos de Europa or Pyrenei.
Each hotel on the network is designed to be not only a place of stay, but a destination in itself, in which history, nature and gastronomy merge into an authentic and sustainable experience. The same gastronomic proposal of the Paradores is based on the enhancement of local and regional products, with breakfasts based on fresh ingredients and food and wine itineraries to discover the Spanish winery.
Not only environmental sustainability
Sustainability represents the essence of the corporate mission of Paradores since its foundation, declining not only in the environmental dimension, but also in the social responsibility and in the governance. This commitment is integrated in its company policies, in the quality certifications obtained and in the active participation in United Nations Global Compact. Paradores contributes thus concretely to the achievement of Sustainable development objectives (SDG) of the 2030 Agendaacting at 360 ° to preserve the historical-artistic heritage, protect biodiversity, economically and socially revitalize the territories in which it operates and guarantee transparency, ethics and correctness in business management.
A tangible example of the commitment to the environmental sustainability front is the “Paradores forest“, A reforestation project started in the natural area of Dueñas, Palencia, near the Paradores of Lerma and Tordesillas. Started in March 2025, this project includes the planting of 4,700 trees Between domestic pines, holm oats and almonds, with the aim of capturing 703 tons of CO2 in the next 40 years. In addition to contributing to the climate neutrality envisaged by 2040, the forest helps the conservation of local biodiversity, providing habitats for animal species such as the red leader and preventing the erosion of the soil.
Paradores also supports the local economy through a strategy of circular economy: all the plants and materials used come from local companies, and all the staff involved is an integral part of the community itself, thus creating a direct and positive impact on society and the environment.
100 hotels for 100 years
With 97 hotels located throughout Spain and a presence also in Portugal, Paradores prepares to celebrate its centenary in 2028 with a significant investment plan oriented to the sustainability and accessibility of its structures that will touch 100 altitude by 2028. The announcement of the opening of three new hotels – Molina de Aragón (Guadalajara), Ibiza and Veruela (True del Moncayo, Zaragoza) who will allow the chain to achieve the symbolic goal of 100 hotels within the centenary – was done yesterday during the exclusive event at the Fiorano estate in Rome, organized by the Spanish Tourism Authority:
The commitment of a sustainable management that maximizes the positive impact of tourist flows on the local economy, promoting its social and cultural development and protecting traditions, uses and customs is an ambitious goal shared by Turespaña and Paradores – he said Gonzalo CeballosTourism councilor of the Spanish Embassy – The Paradores network reflects this spirit in which the commitment to sustainability, translates into a management model in which the protection of the historical cultural heritage, the protection of the environment and the promotion of the local economy are in the first place; All without sacrificing the quality and excellence of products
A winning formula, therefore, also loved by Italian tourists who, in 2024, scored over 13,200 overnight stays with a turnover of 2.3 million euros, favoring destinations such as Santiago de Compostela, Cádiz and Córdoba. Choosing the Paradres therefore means traveling consciously, enjoying the beauty and uniqueness of the Spanish destinations, with the certainty of contributing positively to the territory visited.
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