Hotel San Miguel** The hotel is located in the heart of the city centre of Córdoba, 5 minutes from the Great Mosque. The access to the hotel is easy from the high-speed train station and the central bus terminal of Cordoba. The hotel is housed in a restored old building classified as part of the artistic-cultural heritage of the city. More information.
Hotel Casa de los Azulejos** This hotel enjoys an advantageous location in the historical centre of Córdoba; a fusion of colour, flavour and Andalusian and Latin American cultures. The colonial style is evident throughout its 8 rooms, which are all comfortable spaces in the original style of the establishment. In the exuberant central patio, there are often art exhibitions. The restaurant serves Mexican cuisine. More information.
Apartamentos Turísticos Luna de Cristal** These attractive, tourist apartments are situated in the centre of Cordoba, just minutes from the Jewish Quarter and the Mezquita. The building comprises 6 apartments. During the renovation of the building much of the original features and materials were reused and the interior design is based on 1930’s Art Deco and Andalusi style. After a day out exploring you can sit out in the patio courtyard, dotted with plants and flowers, an oasis of tranquillity. More information.
Hotel Abetos del Maestre Escuela*** Just 15 minutes from the historical city centre of Cordoba, the hotel is situated in a peaceful residential area, on the foothills of the Sierra de Cordoba. The hotel is a restored colonial home and has 2 outdoor pools for the summer months, tennis court, summer terrace, gardens and restaurant and café. Most of the rooms look out onto the terrace or the mountain range. More information.
Casa de los Naranjos** A typical 19th century Andalusian house, recently restored, that combines the enchantment of the old days with today´s facilities. It is located in the heart of the historical district of Córdoba (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site), near the monumental area of Santa Marina, ten minutes walk from the Jewish Quarter and next to the commercial and financial centre of the city. More information
Hostal Santa Ana* Guesthouse situated in the heart of the Jewish Quarter. Located next to the Mezquita, the hostel has been recently restored (2004) and has 18 confortable rooms. From here, you can visit the main and most emblematic places in the city on foot: Mezquita, Julio Romero de Torres Museum, Archeological Museum, Tower of the Calahorra, Alcázar, Corredera Square, the Town Hall. More information.
Hospedería Duque San Martín* A nice, small, family run hotel located in the Jewish quarter of Cordoba, close to the Mezquita and the Plaza Tendillas, offering 18 charming rooms and a charming Andalusian interior courtyard. A great location, ideally situated for forgetting about the car and discovering this beautiful city on foot. More information.
NH Amistad Córdoba**** Hotel located at the heart of the city’s historical centre, in Plaza Maimonides, at the heart of the Jewish Quarter (Judería). Very close to the Arab wall, the Great Mosque, the Bullfighting Museum and the 14th century Synagogue, a privileged location that often surprises our clients. More information.
Hotel Plateros* Little charming hotel in a typical Cordobian house with a very old tavern and wine cellar from 1874, situated in the old historical city and close to the Great Mosque of Córdoba. More information.
Hotel Los Patios* The hotel is located in the historical centre of Cordoba, right opposite the Great Mosque, and within walking distance of many major attractions. This 1-star hotel has 3 traditional and attractive Cordoban patios (interior courtyards) which can be enjoyed all year round. In addition the restaurant offers you the chance to sample local and traditional dishes. Cordoba, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is a wonderfully beautiful city of narrow, winding streets with enchanting hidden plazas and a whole host of things to see and do. More information.
Hospedería de El Churrasco*** Cosy inn located in the heart of Cordoba, close to the narrow lanes of the Jewish Quarter, attached to the famous restaurant El Churrasco. The hotel is equipped with a lovely terrace/solarium at the inn with views to the Mezquita de Córdoba and two Andalusian patios. More information.
Hotel Selu*** This family-run hotel is situated in the commercial and monumental centre of Córdoba, within the World Heritage Site surroundings. Just a few minutes away you will find the Jewish Quarter and the Mosque Cathedral. More information.
Hospes Palacio del Bailío***** Surrounded by the history of this ancient city, this hotel is housed in a listed building and combines services to help you relax whilst taking in the local culture. Spend a peaceful moment in the pretty flower garden, nestled in Córdoba’s city centre. You can also try some of the area’s rich traditional cuisine at the hotel’s own restaurant and tapas bar. Once a residence dating from Roman times, you will enjoy access to the city’s Roman thermal baths from the hotel’s exclusive Bodyna Spa. More information.
Camping Carlos III** Perfect for people wanting to stay in natural surroundings and who prefer comfort over a caravan or a tent, these bungalows offer a home from home. Located 29 kilometres from Córdoba, and one hour’s drive from Seville. Accommodation has air-conditioning, towels, bed clothes and a shaded porch. More information.
Hotel Hacienda Posada de Vallina*** Hotel located in the heart of Córdoba, next to the legendary Mezquita mosque and cathedral, and behind the Puente Romano, in a building pre-dating the Mezquita and rich in history. Recently opened the hotel offers the guests the chance to enjoy the feeling of staying in one of Spain’s oldest inns (from Roman times), with all the modern comforts. More information. holidays, information, nightlife, where to stay in, hostels, tourism, where to sleep in, transport, map, accommodation, booking, sleeping, places to stay
Hotel Conquistador**** Hotel located in the Jewish quarter of Cordoba, just in front of the Great Mosque of Cordoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the typical architectural style of old Córdoba, including a lovely interior patio, this hotel also offers the most modern amenities. Furthermore, the hotel has received the local “Q” award for quality in tourism. More information. holidays, information, nightlife, where to stay in, hostels, tourism, where to sleep in, transport, map, accommodation, booking, sleeping, places to stay
Hotel Rural Los Nogales*** Hotel located at the foot of the Sierra de Cazorla and in the centre of the Ruta de los Pantanos (Reservoir’s Route. Set amongst olive trees and rocky terrain, near historic centres and stunning natural places. This is the ideal place to spend a relaxing weekend or a very active break in the mountains. More information.
Parador de Úbeda**** This hotel is housed in a 16th century Renaissance palace and situated in the town of Úbeda. Inside the hotel you can relax in the courtyard, the upper tier of which is glazed. The comfortable and welcoming rooms are remarkable for the height of their ceilings. More information.
Casas Rurales Ibipozo*** These 24 rural cabins are situated in the Sierra de Cazorla National Park, the largest protected area on the peninsula and with a very varied landscape. They are set in 15,000 hectares of land enjoying views of the mountains and fruit trees, plants and ponds. You can visit the source of the Guadalquivir River, and enjoy river-related activities such as canoeing, trekking through the valley or simply stroll around this charming rural place. More information. holidays, information, nightlife, where to stay in, hostels, tourism, where to sleep in, transport, map, accommodation, booking, sleeping, places to stay
Hotel Tharsis*** A charming, new hotel, located just a few metres from the centre of Cazorla. The hotel’s décor is tasteful and here you will enjoy an unforgettable stay. We’ll be happy to recommend visits, 4×4, hiking or horse riding routes. From our hotel, you can easily access the best places in Cazorla and its mountain range. More information.
Spanish Civil War guided tours in Barcelona
Guided tour around Spain
Spanish natureTravelling around Spain on a scooter
Entertaining video from the Guardian here showing a woman travelling around rural Almeria on a Vespa scooter.
Best tapas bars in Palma de Mallora
The Guardian has this article on the best tapas bars and bodegas in Palma de Mallorca, home to an an impressive ranges of good eateries. I particularly liked the sound of Bodega Bellver:
Tucked up a side street around the corner from the theatre, Bellver is about as far away from Palma’s gleaming 21st- century tapas bars as it’s possible to imagine. Dark and shadowy, with shelves lined with dusty bottles and wine barrels, and rickety wooden tables scattered around the small space, it is steeped in history, atmosphere and the smell of spicy pork frying on the tiny grill beside the bar. Order up icy beers and pinchos and settle into a slice of unchanged Mallorquin life.
Trekking in the Sierra Nevada in June
I enjoyed this post on the iberianatureforum by Maria:
Outside the tapas bars of Lanjaron temperatures reached 30 degrees. 2500m above we donned our duvet jackets as an icy wind tore across the white snow filled plateau. Such are the contrasts this year in southern Spain’s Sierra Nevada, a legacy of the worst winter weather in living memory.
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Travel guide to Osana
Good review of the county of Osana here from Barcelona writing.
On food of Osona
Pork and its by-products may be the most emblematic food of the county, but Osona has much else to offer gastronomes. The truffle (trufa), a black mushroom that grows underground and is highly prized, and a wide range of bolets (Catalan mushrooms) including pinetell, rovelló, rossinyol, cep and fredolic are found locally, as are the white beans (mongetes) of the Collsacabra Mountains, characterised by their small size. For dessert, the pa de pessic de Vic (sponge cake) is worth trying as are the regional cheeses, curds, honey and jam.
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Detail of modernist forge of the Staircase of the Paseo del Óvalo. The monumental staircase was built in 1921 to link the new railway station with the old part of the city. The work has modernist and neomudejar details. By SantiMB on Flickr
History and culture Notes from Spain