Parador de Ribadeo

We just returned from our stay at the Parador de Ribadeo. This is not the first Paradores we have stayed in, but it might be the last. From the check-in all the way to breakfast it did not meet expectations. We are Amigos de Paradores which was never acknowledged or asked for and booked via the app as well. Why have an app or a loyalty program if it means nothing. The room was nice but by far not as well maintained as I would expect from a Parador. We went to the bar for a drink (not the welcome drink that all Amigos get since that never happened and we were not in the mood to go rectify the matter) and enjoyed the view of the estuary. Every time we passed by reception there was no acknowledgement of us coming or going by the colleague behind the counter. Breakfast was ok, again, nothing like we had experienced in the past, but what can be expected if there is one lady taking care of everything F&B related. The second coffee o would have loved I gave up on eventually because she was just too busy. I understand it is winter, but then close for the duration instead of offering sub parr service / experiences. We were planning in going to Parador Fuente Dé in March but have now cancelled those plans.

We stayed in Parador Ribadeo. A nice hotel but be careful. If you book a standard room, you will get a room with hidden view in the basement courtyard. We booked with booking but were only aware once paid and confirmation was received. Also, we had sandwiches for lunch there and they were awful, the worst in north Spain. Steak in a bagiette was very tough and my roast pork with goats cheese had 2 slices of somę ham meat and one of goats cheese in between 3 toasts, no salade or tomotoe for 13 euro. I expect more from Parador. The chef should get some training how to make sandwiches. See pictures below and learn, these were the toasts we had in a cafe in Finister.

I stayed here for two nights while walking the Camino del Norté. I booked a room with a balcony and it ended up having an indoor and outdoor balcony, which was a lovely surprise! The hotel is slightly dated, but clean and in a great location. Breakfast was ok. They didn't cook eggs to order, which they do in every Parador I have stayed in, so this was surprising to me. Great location and the wait staff and housekeeping were very friendly.