Luxury Hotels Group Blog » Hacienda Zorita Wine Hotel And Spa http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:24:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.3 Take a trip to the old city of Salamanca http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/take-a-trip-to-the-old-city-of-salamanca/ http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/take-a-trip-to-the-old-city-of-salamanca/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:43:45 +0000 http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/?p=3683 Salamanca is a destination famous for its culture. Declared World Heritage City by UNESCO, it was also chosen as a European City of Culture in 2002, along with Bruges in Belgium. You won't want to miss out on a trip to this beautiful city, which also boasts a much sought after student atmosphere. In fact, the University of Salamanca is said to be the third oldest university in Europe, founded in 1218. It once even rivalled Oxford as one of the world's principal seats of learning and still to this day it attracts students from around the world.The rich history of the city makes it one of Spain's most rewarding places to explore. Among its beauty you'll find two gothic cathedrals, ravishing Renaissance architecture, the ancient Roman Bridge and La Casa de las Conchas - a house adorned with over 300 shells.Hacienda Zorita Wine Hotel and Spa is just a fifteen minute drive away, a 700 year-old converted convent on the river with its own vineyard, a vinotherapy spa and a celebrated restaurant overseen by Michelin-starred chef Victor Gutierrez. With views of the vineyard or the river, the spacious rooms exude understated elegance. Find ancient oak beams and original art to offer beauty like no other.If you're looking to explore the rich culture of the area, then this is the perfect destination for your holiday. Make sure to try all of the local delicacies too. The cured hams produced in Guijuelo, a village in the Southern part of Salamanca, are among the most famous in Spain. The most popular delicacy of this area is Hornazo, a meat pie. Chanfaina, steamed rice with pork, and Charreria, a slow-cooked casserole, are both classic dishes of the area too. 

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]]> http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/take-a-trip-to-the-old-city-of-salamanca/feed/ 0 Happiness at the Hacienda http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/happiness-at-the-hacienda/ http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/happiness-at-the-hacienda/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:46:46 +0000 http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/?p=3118 For many people, Christmas is made extra special with a drink or two of wine. Whether it is a nice port to go with the cheese, champagne to make it an extra special party or simply a nice crisp white to enliven the occasion, many wines will play a part in the fun.Of course, this can be enjoyed in all sorts of surroundings. A glass enjoyed at home with the family is one thing, but for those travelling to the sunnier climes of Spain for the Christmas holidays, one place wine connoisseurs should never miss is the Hacienda la Zorita.The hotel, the first wine-themed luxury establishment in Spain, is located in Salamanca by the River Tormes, a tributary of the one of the Duero. This is one of world's great wine-growing valleys - the Tierra del Pan y del Vino - and for those who love sampling the finest vintages it is a great place to spend any trip to Spain, including Christmas.Salamanca is a great place to visit for many reasons, just one of which is the plethora of vineyards around it. A UNESCO world heritage site, the city is home to a myriad of places, cathedrals, churches, museums and restaurants. It houses the third oldest university in Europe and the imposing Plaza Mayor, while its history dates back to the Carthaginians over 2,300 years ago.The hotel itself is located in the Casa Grande Building, itself a fine architectural specimen. It includes a farm-to-table restaurant, plus a wine and fine bar and a relaxing wine spa. Everything is geared up to making this a cosy stay with the best wines in the area close at hand.While the hotel facilities are modern, the building itself has a rich history, dating back to 1366, the year the first vines were planted in the area. Its guest list from down the years includes some impressive names, including Christopher Columbus.While most people will not be able to achieve his fame, a visit to the Hacienda la Zorita is still a fantastic experience for those who want to do some discovering - of the wine-tasting kind, that is.

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