This text is for the traveller who wishes to discover the Spain of El Cid and Don Quixote, of Goya and Velaquez, of Cortes and Pizarro; the Spain of history, romance and legend. The Parador hotels provide a significant ingredient to such a journey, whether castle or convent, palace or village, they are a situated throughout the country. Photographer and traveller Busselle has journeyed to all 76 Paradors, weaving as he went, a web of tours for the dedicated explorer. There are detours to isolated mountain hamlets, deserted convents and secluded beaches marked en route, with historical information on places of interest, to suit both explorer and armchair traveller alike. It also provides an index to the Paradors - famous for the quality of cuisine, comfort and service - with details of their amenities and size of accommodation.