Parador de Carmona : Alcázar s/n, 41410 Carmona, Sevilla

This is a gorgeous old fortress in Carmona, worthy to be a parador. However, the cuisine is dreadful. If you order the soup duo with ajo blanco, be prepared to have your socks knocked off, so to speak! A mouthful of raw garlic in a …

Fantastic location in an old palace high above the plains near Seville. Beautiful building with a shady terrace, patio area and pool. Service was excellent and food was good. Hotel is around 30 minutes drive from Seville and it was lovely to retreat to the quiet after the bustle of the city.

Really fabulous room for family. Spacious and super clean with the most breath taking views. The pool is huge and very clean with a great bar on site for snacks. Reception staff were superb. Best Parador experience (and we've been to a few!). The town of Carmona is less welcoming than the Parador but the hotel makes up for this.