- The parador was built in 1965 on the old Alcázar Viejo of Santa Catalina Castle.
- The main hall, with its crossed arches more than 20 metres up, takes visitors back to times past.
- The look of the building and the decoration of the rooms were designed in keeping with their surroundings.
- The legend of a ghost in room number 22 is well known.
More about this place…
Built in 1965 on the Old Alcázar of Santa Catalina Castle, the Jaén parador is one of the most highly rated in all of Spain. Its look takes visitors back to times past, of castles and battles. A meal in its spectacular main hall is a treat for all the senses. From it we can take in unrivalled views of the whole city of Jaén.
