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Madrid • Palma • Barcelona • Girona • Bilbao • Oviedo • Seville • Granada • Santiago

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Madrid

Bustling Madrid, the capital of Spain since 1562, is located in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, high upon the plains of Spain, where the climate is characterized by warm dry summers and cool winters. This historic city is filled with great monuments, including palaces, museums and castles and the fascinating medieval 'Old Town' that dates back to the time of the Moors and the Kings of Castile. Today, it is a thriving cultural city with modern boutiques and shops, traditional bars and high-quality restautants. The Hotel Alicia, excellently located in the lively Santa Ana quarter of Madrid, is modern and comfortable with friendly reception. Most of the ‘must do’ cultural visits are within walking distance and it is a super area for the very Madrileño art of bar hopping and taking tapas.

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Palma

Mallorca's capital, Palma, is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city that boasts a superb old quarter, modernist architecture, pretty squares and an imposing cathedral looking out onto the sophisticated marina and the Mediterranean. There are also shops, boutiques and top-class restaurants to rival any major European city. We offer the excellently located Hotel Dalt Murada, lovingly converted from the ancestral family home into a stylish 4-star hotel. Set around a fragrant courtyard in a privileged location in the heart of the old quarter, the hotel’s eight rooms boast every comfort.

Prices 2009-2010 Hotel Dalt Murada:

Barcelona

Spain's most cosmopolitan city is bursting with energy. The focal point is Las Ramblas, the boulevard running through the Ciutat Vella (Old Town). Lined with shops, restaurants and pavement cafés, this one street sums up the city: vibrant and self-confident. Many historic buildings can be found in the streets leading off Las Ramblas, especially in the dark, twisted alleys of the Barri Gòtic, Barcelona's medieval heart. The main shopping district is the Eixample. Here, you will discover many examples of modernista (Art Nouveau) architecture, including the Sagrada Familia, Gaudí's unfinished church. An entire weekend can be devoted to seeking out his work, or you can just relax by the sea.
The location of the elegant 4-star Hotel Colón is unrivalled. Here, in the heart of the Old Town and right opposite the cathedral, you are within very easy reach of Las Ramblas with its lively bars and cafés. There are 138 smart, air-conditioned bedrooms and you can relax in the pleasant lounge. Just one street back from its sister hotel, the 3-star Regencia Colón is also excellently located for exploring the city. The 52 bedrooms are all air-conditioned and there is plenty of space to relax in the public rooms, which comprise two lounges and an Art Nouveau-style bar. The prices below are for the Hotel Colón.

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We also offer the Colón’s sister hotel, the 3-star Regencia Colón.

Prices 2009 Hotel Regencia Colón:

Girona

Characterised by stepped streets and hidden courtyards, the medieval walled city of Girona is truly delightful - a hidden treasure with great charm that is enhanced by its setting by the River Onyar an hour north of Barcelona. There is much to discover: remarkably intact walls which you can walk along, a striking Gothic cathedral, an atmospheric Jewish Quarter (the best-preserved in western Europe), a labyrinth of narrow streets, a waterfront where painted houses are reflected on the river’s surface, and a rich history - the city withstood nearly thirty attacks and sieges, earning the name 'the Immortal City'.
The family-run 2-star Hotel Peninsular is built on the site of an old convent, just a few minutes from the cathedral. The superior bedrooms included in our arrangements are spacious and modern in style, while the breakfast room is in the old vaulted cellar.

Prices 2009 Hotel Peninsular Colón:

Bilbao

Bilbao is a striking city, set on the curves of the River Nervión, with green hills seemingly tumbling right into its heart. The thrilling, titanium-clad Guggenheim Museum, with its exhibitions of equally modern art, is one of the wonders of the modern age, but just as appealing is the city's friendly, easy-going atmosphere, so while away your time strolling through the bustling streets of the Casco Viejo (Old Town), lined with ancient mansions, small boutiques and bars. Seek out the old theatre, the arcaded Plaza Nueva, the Gothic cathedral and an amazing market. If, after visiting the Guggenheim, you are hungry for more art, head to the nearby Museo de Bellas Artes which boasts works by Goya, El Greco and Van Dyck, as well as many Basque artists.
Basque cuisine is recognised as among the best in Europe, and food is taken seriously in the city, whether in the stylish, gastronomic restaurants or the lively tapas bars around the Plaza Nueva. Try dishes such as bacalao al pil pil – cod in a thick, and rather hot, sauce.
The welcoming Iturrienea Ostatua is a characterful pensión right in the heart of the Casco Viejo. Great attention to detail has been paid to the decoration of the 21 bedrooms, most of which retain original features such as beams and exposed stonework. For a 2-star establishment, the facilities are remarkably good, and include room service. In good weather, breakfast can be served in the small garden.

Prices 2009 Iturrienea Ostatua:

Oviedo

Beautiful Oviedo is a city of two distinct parts. The Old Quarter boasts an array of historic churches, splendid architecture and brightly painted houses in the narrow streets radiating out from the atmospheric, and very striking, cathedral. Beyond this lies the early 20th-century New Town, where you will find numerous excellent restaurants, shops and cafés from which to watch the world go by.
Named after the region’s 9th-century king, the 3-star Hotel Fruela’s handsome late 19th-century façade belies a stylish, modern interior complemented by attentive service. Its location is ideal for exploring both the Old and New Towns.

Prices 2009 Hotel Fruela:

Seville

Seville encapsulates all that is southern Spain – the vibrancy, the strong spirit and the relaxed approach to life. Many visitors are drawn to the city as much for that as for anything else. But Seville also boasts some magnificent monuments. Start your visit in the Old Town, where the cathedral, the largest Gothic church in the world, stands next to the splendid Alcázar (palace) and the Giralda, a minaret whose intricate design is awe-inspiring. At lunchtime, locals converge on the Parque de María Luisa with its ornamental ponds and welcome shade. In the heat of the afternoon, take refuge in Santa Cruz, the old Jewish Quarter, and wander through the cool, narrow streets of brightly painted houses with flower-filled courtyards. Seville really comes alive at night, with numerous lively bars and restaurants. Close to the cathedral, you will find lots of small tapas bars on Calle Mateos Gago – try the Bar Giralda. No trip to Seville would be complete, however, without visiting El Rinconillo in the Macarena district, reputedly the birthplace of tapas. This is a very atmospheric bar, with original tiles.

Las Casas de la Juderia is an excellent four-star hotel which has been created from several typical Sevillan houses, including a former convent and a ducal residence. The tradition of hospitality to foreigners is long-standing: it was in one of the buildings of the hotel that the native Americans brought back by Columbus from his explorations were housed (in rather less comfort than the hotel offers today). Although the hotel is fairly large, a feeling of relaxation and intimacy is retained by the construction around a series of courtyards - some with fountains - and galleries. The hotel is extremely well-located for exploring the most interesting parts of the city.

Prices 2009 Las Casas de la Juderia:

Granada

Of all of southern Spain, it is the alluring city of Granada where the Moors left their greatest mark. The splendid Alhambra is the epitome of Moorish architecture and design - the crumbling fortress (Alcazaba), the astonishingly intricate décor of the royal palace, and the colourful ornamental gardens of the Generalife. Across the river, the Albaicín, Spain's most characteristic surviving Moorish quarter, is wonderfully intriguing, steep, cobbled streets leading past whitewashed houses and hidden courtyards planted with orange and lemon trees to the Plaza San Nicolás, which offers the city's best views of the Alhambra.
Located on the edge of the atmospheric Albaicín, the romantic 3-star Casa Morisca is close to the Alhambra, and enjoys views to the palace. Inside, it is exquisitely appointed and full of character, the furniture, fine tilework and original features recalling years gone by. The 14 stylish bedrooms are set around the central, arcaded courtyard, which has a fountain at its centre. The hotel offers a pre-booking service for Alhambra visits (pay locally). We also offer the 3-star Hotel Plaza Nueva which, as its name suggests, is located on one of Granada's main squares, at the foot of one of the streets leading up to the Alhambra. The hotel was opened in 2002, and is converted from an old town house, of which only the elegant exterior was retained. The 25 stylish bedrooms are comfortable and furnished with pieces made in local workshops by craftsmen with disabilities. The hotel's best feature, though, is the excellent level of service provided by husband and wife team Salomé Guzman and José Tomás Liñán. The prices below are for the Casa Morisca.

Tickets for the Alhambra
The hotel offers a pre-booking service for Alhambra visits (pay locally), however, we highly recommend that you book your tickets in advance to avoid long queues and possible disappointment on the day. Tickets are available for morning (08:30-14:00), afternoon (14:00-20:00) and night (22:00-23:30) sessions. Tickets can be purchased up to 3 months in advance and can be collected from the ticket office at the Alhambra on arrival. Click here to book direct with credit card payment.

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Santiago de Compostela

The Virxe da Cerca Hotel has been converted from a former Jesuit residence with exceptional attention to detail. There are exposed stone walls, carved wooden panelling and a wonderful polished wood staircase. The hotel has its own restaurant and garden which has wonderful views over the city. It is well situated on the edge of the Old Town, about 10 minutes’ walk from the awe-inspiring and monumental cathedral. The rooms are individually decorated with great taste and many items of period furniture - they all have TV, minibar. air conditioning, hairdryer, wifi. Upgrades are available to larger, ‘superior’ rooms.

Prices 2009 Virxe da Cerca:

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