Living it up like Royalty
My lifelong dream of being a princess came somewhat true during our stay in Cardona. Over an hour’s drive (or maybe a little more when taking the wrong turns) outside Barcelona exists the Castillo de Cardona, now run by the prestigious Parador hotel chain in Spain. I cannot emphasise enough how lovely our stay was there. I’m not sure what it is like during the summer, but it felt like we had the whole castle to ourselves and only saw two other couples during breakfast prior to checking out.
We were able to explore the castle at will and were treated like royalty by the staff during our stay. This castle has a long history, initially constructed in 886. The food was amazing, and despite being more expensive than what we had been spending previously (but seriously, what can you expect; it is in a castle after all!), it was still very reasonable and the best food we had eaten during the trip.
Staying here was truly something special and for those who are after a relaxing break from sightseeing and the hustle and bustle of cities, this is the place for you. I hadn’t felt that relaxed in a while and it was the perfect finish to our time in Spain, before our adventure into French territory began.
