Parador de Carmona

With jaw-dropping views of the surrounding valley, Carmona’s luxurious parador (top-end state-owned hotel) occupies the 13th-century Alcázar del Rey Don Pedro. That means a gorgeous columned patio, divine terrace bar and understated terracotta-floored rooms. There's also a dining room serving high-end Andalucian fare, a seasonal outdoor pool, and free parking.