Dramatic Landscapes of Almería

Accommodation

• • Nights 1-2

    Jardín de los Sueños

    Rodalquilar 

    Set on the edge of the village amid palm trees, flowering cacti and olive groves, against a backdrop of reddish hills, the hotel is aptly named – Jardín de los Sueños means 'Garden of Dreams'. The comfortable double-bedded rooms are converted from various farm buildings (junior suites and suites are available if you wish to upgrade, which we highly recommend), and there is a panoramic pool and outdoor seating area. You dine at one of the restaurants in the village, a 10-minute walk away.

    Meal arrangements: breakfast only
  • Nights 1-2

    Oro y Luz

    Rodalquilar 

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    Much of the emphasis at this charming hotel is on the restaurant (closed Monday and Tuesday), whose chef has worked in several highly respected establishments and now focuses on creating dishes fusing Andalucian and Mediterranean flavours here in Rodalquilar. Energetic hosts Ana and Mari Luz have, however, also put a lot of thought into the seven bedrooms, which are better described as apartments, each with a seating area and its own terrace. Located outside the village, about a ten-minute walk from the centre, the hotel is surrounded by palm trees and enjoys beautiful views of the valley. A good-sized saltwater swimming pool completes the picture.
     

    Meal arrangements: breakfast only
• • Nights 3-4

    Hotel Doña Pakyta

    San José 

    This stylish hotel is located almost on the beach in the centre of San José. Named after a sailing ship that once plied these waters, the Doña Pakyta certainly has the feel of a ship beached on the shore, the light and airy rooms and wide-open terraces offering wonderful views along the coast to the Cabo de Gata National Park and across the sea. We recommend an upgrade to a seaview room.

    Meal arrangements: breakfast only
  • Nights 3-4

    Cortijo el Sotillo

    Near San José 

    Located just outside San José and owned by the same family as the Doña Pakyta, El Sotillo has been converted from an 18th-century manor farm. The décor and bright, locally-woven textiles reflect the traditional Andalucian style, and each air-conditioned room has its own terrace. There is a swimming pool (open most of the year) in a whitewashed courtyard, a bar, and facilities for tennis and horse-riding. Meals are served in the high-ceilinged dining room.

    Meal arrangements: breakfast only

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