Once a mighty Arabian 14th century fortress, the Parador Carmona dominates the Andalusian landscape providing the perfect backdrop to the hit TV series Game of Thrones. This year, HBO confirmed they will film a portion of its fifth series in the province of Seville, taking full advantage of the area's stunning historical fortresses and palaces. Perched high atop the beautiful old town of Carmona and once occupied by Spain's infamous King Pedro, guests at the Parador Carmona won't be able to help but imagine they have stepped into scenes of warring clans in the fictional world of Game of Thrones.

Fans of the fantasy series will be thrilled to hear that Southern Spain,  speckled with its Moorish fortresses and majestic gardens, will represent Kingdom of Dorne, which the series has yet to debut.Steeped in history, the Parador Carmona is the perfect base for a journey into the region's illustrious and dramatic past,  and to explore the stunning filming locations of the upcoming series. It has been widely speculated that the Moorish Royal Alcázar is to stand as of one of the royal palaces, home to the cunning members of House Martell,  other historic sites in the area not to miss include the La Giralda tower, the Puerta de Seville and the Golden Tower, all evidence of the region's remarkable past.

 Whether it's to fully immerse in the world of Game of Thrones or to simply experience all that Andalusia has on offer, the historic Parador Carmona offers the best of both.  Guests can wander the restored historic fortress, landscaped gardens, courtyards and terraces which enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The hotel restaurant offers exquisite seasonal cuisine with specialties such as cod a la chartreuse, wild partridge or Carmona spicy spinach

Keytel are offering 2 nights accommodation at Parador Carmona starting from €292 with breakfast included, based on two people sharing- the equivalent of approx £235. For further information and reservations, visit www.keytel.co.uk or call tel: +44 (0) 20 7953 3020.

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Notes to Editors:

Paradores de Turismo is a State-owned company with eight decades of history, which currently manages 94 highly individual properties across mainland Spain and the Canary Islands.  The group continues to expand its portfolio, with the objective of restoring and preserving Spain's cultural landmarks.  www.parador.es

For more information or to discuss feature ideas and press trips please contact:

Olivia Walter (olivia@bacall.net), Nat Frogley (nat@bacall.net) or Flora Gandolfo(flora@bacall.net) at Bacall Associates.  Tel: +44 (0) 8704 288 401