Old Franciscan Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Luz (XVI century), has been rehabilitated to turn it a magnificent 4 stars hotel. It is placed in one of the most attractive locations of Extremadura, due to historical heritage.
This building, the former Franciscan convent of Nuestra Señora de la Luz (Our Lady of the Light), dating back to the sixteenth century, has been carefully restored and converted into a magnificent four-star hotel.
The Hotel Rio Convento de la Luz is located 1 km from Brozas, in the province of Cáceres, one of Extremadura's most attractive towns due to is unique combination of history, artistic and cultural heritage and stunning natural surroundings.
The Hotel offers 25 comfortable rooms, two of which are suites, boasting the very latest technology, and a café, gardens, fitness club and car park.
In the hotel is the 'Río Toro de San Marcos' restaurant, with private dining rooms, service market-fresh regional and international cuisine.
The hotel offers many activities: guided routes, horses, quads, 4x4 routes, birdwatching, or health+beauty services.
Some places to visit in the area:
- Brozas (0,7 Km.) Many historical and cultural buildings.
- Alcántara (16 Km.). The impressive Roman Bridge (I century) and the medieval town.
- Garrovillas (25 Km.). The beautiful main square of this town.
- Cáceres (43 Km.). World Heritage City
- Sierra de San Pedro (10 Km.). This mountain range is a perfect place for birdwatching and enjoy the nature.