Location
The hotel is housed in an old hospital that was intended for pilgrims in the 15th century. The parador takes its name of' Zurbaran' from the fact that the adjacent Guadalupe monastery preserves a collection of pictures by this famous artist. The impressive fortress-monastery of Guadalupe is a centre of pilgrimage in the region of Extremadura.
Rooms
They are decorated in rustic style. Most of them are located around the inner square. spacious common rooms on the inside with white walls and bedrooms which recall the religios function as convent.
Restaurant
The cuisine in Extremadura is varied, with many typical dishes such as 'la caldereta de cordero' (a lamb dish),'el pestorejo', 'la sopa de arroz cacerena' (a Rice soup), 'el bacalao monacal' (a cod dish), 'el pincho mudejar' (skewered meat), and 'el pollo a lo padre' (a chicken dish). For dessert there is 'el nuegado de Guadalupe' and when the time of year is right, 'el pudding de castanas' (chestnut pudding).
General
It a confortable, friendly space, with whitewashed arches adorned with vegetation, an invitation to peace and quiet in the stting of a beautiful town declared a Historical ans ArtisticMonument.