Jacuzzi and Peace in Alhaurin el Grande

For a touch of escapism, romance and pampering try a night under the stars in a jacuzzi hot tub.

Just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the Costa del Sol. Alhaurin el Grande the nearest town to my delightful hideaway was awash with great restaurants and even better – walking distance.

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So tuck-in enjoy the fantastic food and walk it off home then massage the night away in the hot tub or take a private mid-night dip in the secluded pool, then relax in the moonlight on the fabulous roof terrace. I did.

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Moorish Palace Hotel in Cordoba

Hospes Palacio de Bailío is a beautiful mish-mash of art, relics and luxury. Ask for a peaceful room over-looking the citrus patio. Feel like royalty as you soak up the sun on the four-poster sun bed by the pool.

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The past and present mingle well here with thermal plunge pools, sauna and beauty salon and the ever-necessary Wifi connection, it’s a glorious retreat.

See here for more information on Hotel Hospes Palacio de Bailío

Conde Nast Choice Hotels in Spain

The Conde Nast Travel: Readers Award shows eight Spanish hotels chosen in the list  of ninety-eight hotels in Southern Europe.

They are: 

  • Hotel Maria Cristina – San Sebastion
  • Hotel Alfonso XIII – Seville
  • Westin Palace – Madrid
  • Hotel Arts – Barcelona
  • Hotel Ritz – Madrid
  • Gran Hotel La Florida – Barcelona
  • Hotel Jazz – Barcelona
  • Casa Camper- Barcelona

In all fifteen Spanish Hotels have been chosen throughout the different catergories to be announced in London later on this month.

Julio Iglesias in Private Concert

Julio Iglesias is walking the boards this Saturday 2nd August in the hotel Las Dunas Beach & Spa de Estepona. Last year the concert took place for 200 privileged ticket holders, with the heart-throb singer performing his best-loved ballads for an hour and a half.

The performance in the superb Las Dunas Beach & Spa 5* Hotel has a price per head including dinner of 1,600 Euros.

Boutique Rural Retreat – Andalucia

Just half an hour from Malaga a sumptuous new boutique hotel opens its doors. The stylish contemporary Andalucian and English decor and the beautiful surroundings make this Andalucian style Manor house with 20-bedrooms and 250 hectares of mango and avocado trees an ideal weekend break, honeymoon destination, biking, skiing or even flying lesson base.

Hotel Cortijo Bravo, prices range from 97 – 160 Euros per night for a double room, including breakfast.