The Parador is located in the center of Jarandilla de la Vera. The distance to Madrid is 232 kms.1208AB

The hotel was named after the emperor that lived in the old castle- palace that is the parador today. The building conserves its original walls and drawbridge. The two storey building centres around the splendid couryard adorned with old coats of arms. The front section of the patio has a cloister on one side and some large windows cut out of stone on the other.

Recently redecorated rooms which provides an intimate and peaceful atmosphere.

The Italian inspired style of the palace-fortresses of the age was used in the castle's design, accounting for its quadrangular shape.

In this region charles i of Spain discovered, roast kid, the excellent range of extremaduran pork sausage meats, the exquisite cheeses of la Vera and the famous hams of Piornal. Specialities at the parador's restaurant.

The hotel has two floors, decorated in rustic style, surrounding a central patio, to which was later added a double arcade-gallery. Palm trees, ivy and cypresses adorn the patio with their harmonious mixture of greenery.