Breakfast at the Parador de Ribadeo (Lugo)

A parador we did not know, on the border between Galicia and Asturias, separated by the Eo estuary, an area very rich in seafood such as oysters, which are farmed in several beds in that estuary, although they belong to the town of Castropol, already in Asturias. Our trip was gastronomic and cultural, mainly in Asturias, but also with stops in this part of Galicia. A very complete and satisfying trip on every level.

Staying at a Parador guarantees comfort, and breakfast is the first contact with the new day, and in a Parador it generally never fails. Quality, good service and variety of products almost guarantee that it will satisfy everyone. Its size, the differentiated spaces (breakfast room, gallery with views over the estuary that can also be used, the café…), so you feel comfortable and can enjoy your breakfast.

So as not to influence the order in which you eat, obviously it is a buffet, so we will describe the different food groups as they are arranged from right to left. First we find the hot savoury dishes area, with fried eggs with or without pisto, bacon, sausages, soft-boiled eggs, …

If we continue to the left we find cakes (Santiago cake, chocolate sponge, donuts, …) as well as freshly baked mini pastries. A wide variety of jams, regular and diet, as well as natural honey. Various types of bread for all tastes (sliced loaf in two kinds, baguette, bread rolls, …) that can be toasted if you want them warm or crispier. And some delicious churros, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, which are constantly replenished.

Of course there is no shortage of cold cuts, in this case due to the proximity of León, including high-quality cured beef cecina. An assortment of cold cuts (ham, chorizo, salchichón, york ham, …) as well as cheeses of different curing and composition. Small tubs of grated tomato in case we want bread with tomato (on the table we will find extra virgin olive oil). All of very good quality.

But perhaps you want a detox breakfast, as is fashionable. In addition to freshly squeezed orange juice, constantly replenished, we find a range of ready-prepared fruits, grab and go. Fresh pineapple, kiwi, melon, grapes, fruit salad, …), as well as whole pieces of other fruits (apple, mandarin, …). A wide range of fruits in different presentations and good quality.

And now we come to coffee, herbal teas, cocoas… They can serve a coffee pot and a milk jug at the table or, as in our case, if you want only one, there is a self-service coffee machine (on request you can also ask for it) where you can choose the type of coffee you want (it uses capsules) and get a very decent coffee. To go with it? Besides what we described above, there are individual boxes of cereal with different contents.

We still have the yogurts and dairy products. In a small fridge there are various yogurts with different flavours and compositions (plain, drinkable, …). A wonderful way to start the day, in a comfortable and pleasant setting. Breakfast may seem expensive, but it is worth it, because it is not just what you consume, but the setting, the service and the comfort.

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