The common rooms and bedrooms have wooden furniture, leather chairs and wrought iron wall lights, which contribute to an affable and friendly atmosphere. The kitchen of this Parador cares for regional specialities . The most representative dishes of the restaurant are 'migas ruleras' (fried breadcrumbs), 'gachas', (similar to liver pate), 'galianos manchegos' , 'duelos y quebrantos' (egg dish), 'tiznao de bacalao' (cod), etc... Nearby activities include carriage rides, hiking, horseback ride, mountain bikes and swimming. The Parador is 0.60 miles from the town of Manzanares. The town is reached by the Madrid-Andalusia dual carriageway, turning off at km 174 Manzanares is located 39 miles from Ciudad Real, the capital of the province. This Parador is located in a La Mancha style country house in Manzanares, between three of the most beautiful nature reserves of the country; Caballeros, the Ruidera Lagoons and the Tablas de Daimiel. Trees, shrubs, gardens and plants fill the space with green, and, along with its swimming pool, make it a very desirable spot in the La Mancha landscape.