| The Parador Carmona played a big part in one of | | | | and ceilings. In the many halls of the castle, hang |
| Spain's interesting historical epochs. King Pedro the | | | | medieval swords, banners, and other antiquities of |
| Cruel (known as Pedro The Just by some) built | | | | a bygone era. The bedrooms are all large and |
| this fortified pleasure palace during his contested | | | | have wonderful views to the plains of the river |
| reign. He was later killed in a fight with his | | | | Corbones. Your accomodations will be filled with |
| illegitimate brother, who was contesting the | | | | the unique light of Andalucia and fitted-out in fine |
| throne. | | | | classical decoration. |
| Pedro, who once said, "A single loaf of bread | | | | Interesting nearby excursions from Parador |
| would be enough to fill the bellies of all those who | | | | Carmona: |
| are loyal to me," has this castle built next to the | | | | - Carmona is a very interesting town that |
| ruins of an older Moorish fortress - to house his | | | | provides the visitor with a chance to explore both |
| favorite consort and their daughter. He hired the | | | | Roman and Almohad (Moorish) ruins as well as an |
| same Moorish master builders who had built the | | | | appealing old town. |
| Alcazar in Sevilla. They achieved a pleasing mix of | | | | Interesting day trips from the Carmona Parador |
| Gothic and Moorish styles. Later kings and queens | | | | include: |
| appreciated the ambience of the place and stayed | | | | This city is perfectly situated to serve as a base |
| here - including Ferdinand and Isabella. | | | | for day trips. |
| The Parador Carmona is located on the highest hill | | | | - Sevilla is one-of-a-kind and not to be missed. |
| in the area and commands panoramic views | | | | Many travelers return again and again. |
| stretching for endless miles out over the plains | | | | - Cordoba and its awe-inspiring Mezquita and |
| below. The oldest parts of the building date to the | | | | beautiful flower-filled patios. |
| 12th and 13th centuries during the times of | | | | - Drive out to typical Andalusian towns like |
| Moorish occupation. This really is a sumptuous | | | | Marchena, Utrera, Osuna and others. |
| place to stay. It is peaceful and has one of the | | | | There is no place that embodies the feeling of |
| most elegant patios you'll ever encounter. | | | | Andalucia more than the Parador at Carmona. |
| You'll enter via the Mudejar courtyard with its | | | | Come here and drink in the romance and |
| gurgling fountain, columns, arches, and Cuenca | | | | sweetness of another age. You won't want to |
| tiles. A more captivating courtyard you'd be | | | | ever leave! |
| hard-pressed to find. The Parador has inlaid walls | | | | |