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Travel Guide - Costa de la Luz
Outdoor sports
If you fancy an activity holiday
or a destination that has outdoor sports on tap, the Costa de la Luz and
Andalucia have something for everyone. Tarifa has a reputation for the
best wind and kite surfing beaches including Playa Los Lances and Playa
Valdevaqueros. It is no wonder it is often called the windsurfing capital
of Europe.
If you would rather catch the action
under the waves, the Mediterranean stretch near Guadiaro is the place to
go for snorkelling and diving. If you like your sport with a little less
adrenalin, the National Parks in the Bay of Cádiz and Laguna de
Fuente de Piedra near El Rompido are perfect for bird-spotting, nature
hikes and wildlife walks. If you would rather practice your swing, there
are a number of established golf courses along the coast. Or if you like
to amble through breathtaking mountain scenery on horseback, try a horse-riding
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Sun, sea and sand
Most of the Costa de la Luz is beach
and if you go at the right time of year, you may just get a secluded spot
all to yourself. The busiest time of year is July and August when the locals
from Huelva and Seville descend on the beaches to soak up the summer sun.
The rest of the year the beaches are less crowded. Popular beach towns
to visit are Isla Cristina, La Antilla, El Rompido, Punta Umbria and Matalascañas.
The beaches along the Cadiz stretch are a little more windswept but are
well worth a visit with stunning coves, towering cliffs and quaint fishing
villages. Visit Conil de la Frontera, Caños de Meca, Zahara de los
Atunes, Bolonia and Valdevaqueros in Tarifa.... read
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Cadiz
Tourist Information by Gary Cotter
The historic city of Cadiz is situated
on the end of a narrow, rocky peninsular jutting out into the Atlantic
Ocean.
According to legend Cadiz was founded
by Hercules, although in reality the Phoenicians first established a settlement
here around 1100BC, making this one of the oldest continuously inhabited
cities in Europe. The Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths and Moors all came
and went, but it was not until the 18th century that Cadiz enjoyed its
greatest period of wealth when it became an important centre for trade
with the New World. Many of the town's fine neo-classical buildings were
built during this time... read more |
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Hotel
Monte Puertatierra, Cádiz
Opened
in 1993 and built in a neo-classical style, the Hotel Monte Puertatierra
is located on the main avenue in Cadiz and lies 500 meters from Santa Maria
del Mar beach. Guests can play a set or two of tennis on the onsite
court before sampling traditional Spanish cuisine in the hotel restaurant.
The hotel's cafeteria serves tapas, traditional dishes and delicious cakes.
Alternatively, room service is available for guests wishing to take meal
or refreshments in their room. Those keen to venture out can find
many examples of Cadiz's famous Baroque and Neo-Classical architecture
close to the hotel; these include the Royal Prison and Casa Lasquetty,
both less than a kilometer away. The hotel is 45 kilometers from Jerez
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Parador
of Cádiz, Cádiz
Modern
tourist complex next to the Genovés park and by the sea, the Parador
has impressive views of the sea and the Bay of Cádiz. Located in
a residential area surrounded by palm trees, it has exclusive access to
a small beach. It is also a good starting point to discover the entire
province (White Villages Route, Toro Route, Wine Route, etc.), plus the
small villages of the coast of Cádiz. The spacious, bright bedrooms,
carefully decorated, have panoramic views, an invitation for peace and
relaxation. Boat trips or excursions within the area are some of the activities
that can be done outside of the Parador. |
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Tryp
La Caleta, Cádiz
The
beachfront Tryp La Caleta is located in Cadiz, Spain, 2.5 kilometres from
the city centre. The historic city walls are two kilometres away, the 18th-century
cathedral is 2.5 kilometres away, and San Sebastian Castle is 3.5 kilometres
from the hotel. The nearest train station is situated 2.5 kilometres away.
The Tryp La Caleta is housed in a modern nine-storey property and is directly
on the beach along the Victoria promenade. Guests can surf the web via
wireless Internet access, and make use of the laundry facilities and room
service. Those arriving by car will find parking available onsite for a
surcharge. The Tryp La Caleta houses the La Barquilla restaurant and cafeteria,
featuring marine-themed decor and offering beach views. The restaurant
serves a range of local and international dishes. |
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Algeciras
- Gateway to Andalucia by Nick Nutter
There seems to be very little written
about Algeciras, four lines in the 'Spain Travel Guide', and not much anywhere
else, which is a pity. It is not just a place to pass on the way to Cadiz
or Seville, it does have a certain charm and more of a history than you
might think.
High above Algeciras, on the Cabrito
pass, is the enigmatic 'Hand and Ball' sculpture designed by Todd Slaughter
symbolising the meeting point of two continents and cultures. A beacon
for all sailors entering or leaving the Mediterranean, it emphasises Spain's
determination to keep the Mediterranean open to all and the Port Authority
of Algeciras Bay's ambitions to keep on developing the area. When the wind
howls through The Strait the ball rotates at a maximum speed of 6 revolutions
per minute and lends its own eerie cry to that of the gulls above... read
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AC
Algeciras Hotel, Algeciras
The
modern Hotel AC Algeciras is located opposite the Bay of Algeciras with
views of the Straits of Gibraltar, one kilometre from the beach and city
centre. Its strategic location offers magnificent views and also
make it the ideal place for shopping trips or visits to Gibraltar, Ceuta,
guided tours of Tangiers and Tetuán, as well as providing easy access
to the Sotogrande golf courses. The restaurant has an innovative
design reflecting restrained elegance, simplicity and an avant-garde design.
The wine cellar features the unrivalled wines of the Jerez region.
When you enter your room, you will feel like you have entered into a place
deigned to help you rest, like the four pillows on your bed. |
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Hotel
Reina Cristina, Algeciras
Located in Algeciras on
Spain's Costa del Sol, the Reina Cristina is a traditional Victorian-style
hotel built in 1901 with 50,000 square meters of mature gardens.
Set around a central patio, the hotel has a colonial feel, with its ornate
wrought iron balconies, marble columns and period furniture in the lounge
areas. Guests can enjoy a relaxing drink by
the outdoor swimming pool, have a workout in the gym or play tennis on
one of two courts. The hotel's extensive gardens have jogging and walking
trails and there is also a pool table and TV room. The 188
air conditioned guestrooms have a light, neutral décor and all include
balconies, safes, telephones and satellite television. |
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Vime
Octavio Hotel, Algeciras
Hotel
Vime Octavio is located in Algeciras, Spain, next to the town's port and
opposite San Bernardo Train Station. Plaza Alta, in the centre of town,
is 600 metres away. The reception of the modern Hotel Vime Octavio features
an ornate chandelier and wood-panelled walls. Multilingual staff man the
24-hour front desk, where the safe-deposit box is housed. Staff can assist
with concierge services and room service (limited hours). Wireless internet
access is available and conference spaces are provided. A complimentary
buffet breakfast is provided each morning. The 77 guestrooms
at Hotel Vime Octavio offer flower-patterned duvets and dark wood furnishings,
and include air conditioning, wireless internet access, and satellite television. |
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Spain's
Prettiest town: Arcos de la Frontera by Paul Herman
Deep in the south of Spain's southernmost
province, Cadiz, hidden in the Gatidano mountain range, is Arcos de la
Frontera the prettiest town in Spain. Although the old walled town of Arcos
only holds 4000 people & is lost in a valley hidden in the mountains,
its place in Spanish history is important because of the town's strategic
placement in Catholic Spain's long struggle against the Moorish kingdom.
Boabdil, the last Moorish king, finally fell in 1492, the same year Columbus
sailed west for India. At Cadiz's tip, near Arcos de la Frontera, Africa
looms large across a bit of water that seems a mere swim away.
Arcos is built atop a sharp promontory
with cliffs to either side in the middle of a wide valley surrounded by
distant mountains. The only approaches to the town are at either end of
its long, thin length & they are protected by heavy gates. One begins
to see how its sheer impregnability made it an important stronghold in
the constant battles against the Moors & some of the churches still
display the 'infidel's' banners won in battle... read
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Hotel
El Convento, Historic Hotel in an Old Convent, Arcos de la Frontera
In
the heart of the historical and artistic old town of Arcos, part of the
cloister convent of nuns was transformed into the Hotel El Convento. In
this peaceful place, amongst churches, palaces and other interesting buildings,
our guest enjoy the serenity of the town´s ancient beauty, a monument
to light. From its rooms and roof terrace, our visitors can comtemplate
the magnificient views of the Peña and the Guadalete river valley.
Hotel El Convento guests will find here a pleasure for senses. Tradition,
good eating and natural surroundings to be discovered, and always a peaceful
ambiance. After renovation and expansion, the hotel has 11 very well
furnished rooms equipped with telephone, air conditioning, TV and a modern
bathroom with a hair dryer. |
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Hotel
Los Olivos, Arcos de la Frontera
The
Los Olivos Hotel is a lovely Andalusian house built in true local style.
It welcomes guests with its whitewashed walls, its yellow roof tiles, its
wrought iron railings on the windows, its arched balconies, the many different
plant pots containing geraniums on its sills and its indoors, full of details.
The Los Olivos Hotel has a 3 star rating and is located right in Arcos
de la Frontera town centre in the province of Cadiz. It is an old, typically
Andalusian-style house that was built in 1912 and adapted to become a hotel
in 1986. It was last refurbished in 2002. The hotel sleeps a total of 37
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Parador
de Arcos de la Frontera, Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz
Located
on the banks of the Guadalete, this Parador, formerly the Casa del Corregidor,
has an impressive panoramic view of the fertile plain of the river and
of the old part of Arcos de la Frontera. It is an ideal starting point
to begin the so-called Wine and White Villages Routes, especially Jerez
de la Frontera and the fighting bull ranches. The bedrooms with balconies
offer magnificent views of Arcos, and inside the typical Andalusian courtyard
is joined by traditional decorative elements such as latticework and ceramic
tiles. Wooden beams, rugs and round arches complete the decoration of the
Parador. In a friendly atmosphere the restaurant offers the characteristic
dishes of the Sierra region... |
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Rusticae
Hacienda el Santiscal Hotel, Historic Rural Hotel, Arcos de la Frontera
Our
hotel is located in Arcos de la Frontera, a historical town and the capital
of the "Pueblos Blancos" (White Towns), near the Grazalema Nature Reserve,
declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Arcos de la Frontera is one of
the prettiest towns in Spain. The very name of this exquisitely restored
and noble 15th century house evokes a sense of romance and adventure as
profound as the Spanish Golden Age itself. The hotel has seven double
rooms, three Junior Suites and two Suites with a lounge and fireplace or
private terrace. All the rooms have private remote-controlled air
conditioning/heating and fully equipped bathrooms with hair dryer and welcoming
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