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Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Land of pilgrims and legend
The Parador de Santo Domino de la Calzada has been adapted from the old Pilgrims’ Hospital opposite the cathedral. The original building was erected by Santo Domingo in the 12th century to accommodate pilgrims on the Way of St. James. Its style is regal and elegant, with majestic halls and a lobby filled with Gothic arches and wooden coffered ceilings. Here you’ll find a warm and harmonious setting, which is also suitable for events and social gatherings.
Santo Domingo de la Calzada is in the heart of the Way of St. James, making it a perfect destination for rural tourism and sports such as golf and hiking, or to enjoy the winter resort of Valdezcaray.It is a jewel on the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela, with special places such as its Cathedral and Plaza de España.
There is a legend about its foundation. It’s said that in the 11th century the site of the town was a large holm oak forest on the banks of a river that flowed down from the nearby Sierra de la Demanda. A hermit called Domingo settled in this forest, and spent his time aiding the passage through such difficult lands for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.
Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada