Hotel Valdepalacios Gourmand 5* GL - Torrico

This luxury, rural retreat sits within its own 600-hectare estate, in the heart of the open countryside of Castilla and Extremadura. Boasting a secluded location surrounded by verdant meadows, the Valdepalacios is the perfect place to unwind from busy city life. Start by heading to the spa centre, where you can make use of the indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath and massage treatments. Follow a session in the spa with a day in the clean, open air, where you can enjoy the stunning local landscape and wildlife whilst horse riding, fishing, or enjoying a round of golf. Then, to finish off the day, you can try some of the exquisite gourmet cuisine served in the hotel’s Tierra restaurant, run by the celebrity chef Santi Santamaría.

The beautifully restored, rural property features a spa area designed to help you unwind. In addition to its indoor pool, sauna and treatment rooms, it boasts enormous windows and natural lighting, allowing you extensive views of the idyllic surrounding countryside. There is also a relaxation area where you can distress in luxury.

The surrounding natural environment of meadows, hills and rivers make it ideal for a whole range of relaxing outdoor activities. Enjoy a bicycle ride, horse riding or a tour in a horse-drawn carriage. You can also have fun by the water by going boating or fishing on the lake. Meanwhile, wildlife enthusiasts can admire the diversity of the local indigenous fauna, including ducks, partridges, rabbits and deer.

Enjoy a romantic meal in the Tierra restaurant, where a young team under the supervision of the famous Santi Santamaría prepares succulent dishes made with fresh, local produce. As well as dinner, the restaurant is open for breakfast and afternoon tea, and can prepare picnics with bread and pastries baked on the premises and freshly laid eggs from the estate’s farmyard chickens. The restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings, all day Mondays and at lunchtime on Tuesdays. During these times, there is a limited restaurant service available for hotel guests.