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Cadiz Charming Hotels in the Province

There may no longer be princesses in the castles, or monks in the monasteries; there may no longer be bandits attacking the cortijos, but the majesty of the buildings remains, swimming against the tide of time even though they may no longer fulfil their original function. Today, instead, they are character hotels in the province of Cadiz.

It has not been easy sometimes, but restoring and opening these living, breathing properties has been a shared pleasure both for those who dreamed of it and those who become their distinguished guests; travellers who value a different form of tourism in which they can discover a building’s heart and soul, the essence that remains in the memories of any destination.

These are hotels that preserve histories both great and small, some with glitz and glamour, others with charming simplicity because these cortijos that carve out the Cadiz landscape are also part of the region’s most valuable heritage.

Some hotels reflect the might of Jerez wines or sherries; others - the cargadores a Indias (‘merchants to the Indies’) palaces – recall the period in which the Bay of Cadiz was the wealthiest, the most cultured, the most beautiful of port cities.

There are character properties in both the countryside and city: each individual, each a faithful reflection of its time and its

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battles. Staying here is a truly unique way of getting to know the province of Cadiz, for each era had its economy - and much of the accommodation is useful in learning about a way of life beyond what the books tell us.

Each establishment is distinct, different, but several reasons unite them: most have preserved the province’s most authentic architecture; they retain a palpable sense of lore and legend; and, finally, since almost all of them are small establishments, they offer a much-sought friendly personal service.

Staying in these hotels is also a nod towards the kind of sustainable tourism that identifies itself through its lands and protects its heritage. For this reason, this range of charming accommodation is a small homage to those that have reclaimed the best of our past for the future, as well as those that help the visitor fall in love with Cadiz.

This guide is divided into five sections: first comes Hotels with Great and Small Stories followed by Thematic Hotels. We then have Palaces, Mansions and Manor Houses, hotels converted from old Castles, Convents and Monasteries and lastly the Country houses and Cottages.

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Contents

Introduction.......................................................................... 02

Hotels with Great and Small Stories Hotel Reina Cristina............................................................ 09 Parador Casa del Corregidor............................................ 10 La Casa de las Bóvedas...................................................... 11 El Palomar de la Breña....................................................... 12 Hotel Argantonio................................................................. 13 Casa Alborada....................................................................... 14 Bodega Real ......................................................................... 15 Casa de Huéspedes Santa María....................................... 16 Hotel Puerta de la Villa...................................................... 17 La Casa de las Piedras........................................................ 18 La Fonda Barranco.............................................................. 19 Hostal El Anón...................................................................... 20 La Casa Amarilla.................................................................. 21 El Escondite del Viento...................................................... 22 Posada La Sacristía............................................................. 23 La Casa del Califa................................................................ 24 La Botica de Vejer................................................................ 25 Siete Balcones y un Patio.................................................. 26 La Antigua Estación............................................................ 27

Thematic Hotels Hotel Utopía.......................................................................... 31 Hospedería Las Cortes de Cádiz...................................... 32 Hotel Almadraba Conil........................................................ 33 Hostal La Princesa y el Guisante..................................... 34 El Alojado de Velarde......................................................... 35 Casa Rural Las Aves............................................................. 36 Hotel Dos Mares................................................................... 37

Palaces, Mansions and Manor Houses La Casa Grande Arcos.........................................................

Hotel Marques de Torresoto.............................................

Hotel Playa de Regla..........................................................

Palacio de San Bartolomé.................................................

Hotel Villa de Jerez.............................................................

Hotel Bellas Artes................................................................

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Palaces, Mansions and Manor Houses Hotel Palacio Garvey..........................................................

Hotel La Casa Grande Jerez..............................................

Hotel Medina Sidonia.........................................................

Palacio de Arizon . ..............................................................

Hospedería FC de Medina Sidonia..................................

Posada de Palacio................................................................

La Casa de la Favorita.........................................................

Hotel V….................................................................................

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Castles, Convents and Monasteries Hotel El Convento ..............................................................

Hotel Convento Cádiz........................................................

La Almoraima........................................................................

Castillo de Castellar - Hotel Alcázar...............................

Monasterio de San Miguel ...............................................

Hotel ITC Jerez.....................................................................

Convento San Francisco.....................................................

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Country houses and Cottages Cortijo Mesa de la Plata.....................................................

Cortijo Barranco...................................................................

Hacienda El Santiscal.........................................................

El Vihuelo..............................................................................

Casa Viña de Alcántara.......................................................

Hacienda Monasterio de San Martín..............................

Cortijo Las Piñas..................................................................

Cortijo El Aguilón................................................................

Casa La Siesta.......................................................................

Hacienda Buena Suerte.....................................................

Hacienda El Rosalejo..........................................................

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Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

There are tales of glamour; others whose true stories could have come straight from a novel.

It’s easy to imagine Ava Gardner as a muse, elegantly descending the steps at the Reina Cristina in Algeciras, the hotel that was built by the Henderson Administration and filled to the brim with spies and photographers during the Second World War. It is also in the province of Cadiz that we find accommodation covering both grand histories and little tales, all of which invite the tourist to travel through time, to smile and to discover the truly unexpected.

The charm of other hotels is in the building itself, restored with such loving care that everything has that touch of the exotic and the unique that only the passage of time can bestow.

In this selection there is everything from cantinas (refreshment establishments or bars), rambling houses, public buildings, nineteenth-century houses to railway stations for a train that never arrived. Each of them is a faithful portrait of the typical architecture of the time, a window to its original function and each zone in the province: wine-growing Jerez, the White Towns, the Costa de la Luz or the Cadiz built with ‘oyster stone’, which merely serves to remind us that La Caleta beach is not very far away.

Each of these establishments - whether hotel, guesthouse, apartment or rural house – all have one thing in common: their individual character and the stories they have to tell.

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

Hotel Reina Cristina A place straight out of a film, with an impressive cast list to match: from the world of politics (Franklin D. Roosevelt stayed here) to literature (Ernest Hemingway was also a guest) to the silver screen (also among its illustrious visitors were Orson Welles and Ava Gardner). In short, some buildings are simply made to go down in History thanks to their location and character.

This evocative grand hotel was erected at the close of the 19th century in Algeciras, opposite the Strait and next to Gibraltar. It was here in 1906 that an agreement was signed, dividing Morocco into one Spanish protectorate and another French. After a serious fire in 1928, it came back to life in 1930 and remained open throughout the Civil War as well as the Second World War. In those years it became a hub of global espionage, with all sides watching and monitoring the passage of tankers and warships. The dining room and bar are particularly impressive; as are the courtyard and piano for music evenings – not forgetting, of course, the hotel gardens and the wonderful spiral staircase.

Algeciras Hotel Reina Cristina Paseo de la Conferencia, s/n 11207 Algeciras (CĂĄdiz) T. 956 602 622 res.reinacristina@hotelesglobales.com www.hotelesglobales.com 9

Category: Hotel H H H H No. of rooms: 168 GPS localization Latitude 36.122303 Longitude - 5.445163 Localization on map: D-4

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

Casa del Corregidor

They say that the old Casa del Corregidor, in which the Parador is housed, was a sanctuary for forbidden love - such as that which drove novelist Pedro Antonio de Alarcon to write “El sombrero de tres picos”.

Lovingly restored, its life revolves around a typical Andalusian patio with a white well, plants, trellises, beautiful tiles and plenty of peace. It is a place full of magic and history that has inspired geniuses such as Picasso and Dali, and has also been host to such distinguished guests as De Gaulle – who wrote some of his memoirs here – or Antonio El Bailarin, dancer and director, who shot some scenes of his film here.

The Arcos Parador also offers a spectacular view of the River Guadalete meadows and a first-rate sampler menu of 12 dishes.

Arcos de la Frontera

Category: Hotel H H H No. of rooms: 24

Parador Casa del Corregidor Pza. del Cabildo s/n 11630 Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 700 500 arcos@parador.es www.parador.es

GPS localization Latitude 36º 44’ 52” N Longitude 5º 48’ 21” W Localization on map: C-1 10

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

La Casa de Bóvedas Facing both the mountains and the lake of La Molinera, and overviewing the flight of the birds, one can find Casa de Bóvedas, an antique chaplaincy inhabited in the past by Franciscan monks, which forms part of the historical-artistic complex of Arcos de la Frontera.

Its whitewashed walls, vaulted ceilings and terracotta floors are filled both with history and stories, such as the unique tunnel that joined Saint Peter’s Church (La Iglesia de San Pedro) with the river, crossing its premises. Its rooms, which are equipped with all type of amenities and decorated in a traditional and enchanted way, convey peaceful and dreamy sensations.

Its courtyards filled with flowered pots and vines invite its visitors to sit down and relax, to explore their senses, particularly that of sight.

Arcos de la Frontera

Category: Rural House CRs No. of rooms: 7

La Casa de Bóvedas C/Bóvedas, 9 11630 Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 705 154 y 653 921 735 reservas@lacasadebovedas.com www.lacasadebovedas.com

GPS localization Latitude 36º 44’ 51,5” N Longitude 5º 48’ 14,01” W Localization on map: C-1 11

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

El Palomar de la Bre単a An old 18th century hacienda transformed into an oasis of calm and leisure, situated between the pine groves of the La Bre単a Natural Park and the sea, with beaches redolent of great battles and great history: Trafalgar.

A distinctive and excellently restored hotel with rustic and comfortable rooms featuring remarkable iron headboards. It has a large restaurant that combines traditional dishes with avant-garde cuisine - young pigeon al chocolate is one of its star dishes. The dovecote (palomar) to which the hotel owes its name was one of the biggest in Europe; these were times in which pigeon was the best fertiliser for agriculture!

It is an unforgettable experience to wander around it and imagine more than 10,000 pigeons that would have resided here in its heyday.

Today it seems like a world apart. Simply wonderful.

Barbate Hotel El Palomar de la Bre単a Pago de la Porquera, 1-San Ambrosio Apdo. 69 11160 Barbate (C叩diz) T. 956 435 003 info@palomardelabrena.com www.palomardelabrena.com 12

Category: Hotel H H No. of rooms: 15 GPS localization Latitude 36.17986 Longitude -5.97385 Localization on map: B-4

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

Hotel Argantonio

Some hotels are friendly and welcoming right from the outset.

The Hotel Argantonio’s location in the heart of Cadiz, its lovingly designed décor, the blend of rambling old Cadiz house and Arabic architectural features (such as arches crafted by Moroccan artisans) definitely make it one of them.

There is, however, one more element that sets it apart from the rest: the guest may purchase any decorative object in the hotel.

The restaurant, just like the hotel as a whole, serves up a fusion of Cadiz and Andalusian styles. It is a hotel with an old flavour, but infused with all the advantages of modern life. And a place where everything is at hand: all the shops, transport, monuments you could wish for in this three thousand-year-old city.

Cádiz

Category: Hotel H H No. of rooms: 16

Hotel Argantonio Argantonio, 3 11002 Cádiz T. 956 211 640 reservas@hotelargantonio.com www.hotelargantonio.com

GPS localization Latitude 36º 32’ 1.026” N Longitude 6º 17’ 39.735” W Localization on map: A-2 13

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

Casa Alborada This petite hotel imbued with 300 years of history and light was born of an old casa consistorial (Town Hall) in the centre of Conil. It is a perfect place for relaxing and soaking up the sun.

There is a large bullfighter’s cap in the courtyard that changes colour depending on the light, as well as dozens of exclusive lamps and glasses that give the establishment a strong yet shifting character. The bird globe at the entrance immediately draws the attention. There are eleven rooms, each different and daring, and full of detail.

The beauty of the bathrooms comes as a nice surprise, with a pleasant colour scheme. The room with the red tiles and bathtub with sea views is also remarkable - it looks like a boat about to set sail.

Conil de la Frontera

Category: Hotel H H No. of rooms: 11

Casa Alborada C/ General Gabino Aranda, 5 11140 Conil de la Frontera T. 956 443 911 info@alboradaconil.com www.alboradaconil.com

GPS localization Latitude 36º 16’ 31” N Longitude 6º 5’ 19” W Localization on map: B-3 14

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

Bodega Real This hotel is situated in what used to be an old bodega (winery) that produced traditional local fine wines. It respects and maintains the original structure and architecture of the building, while introducing the amenities of a modern and comfortable hotel.

The tranquillity and stillness required by the must (grape juice) in order to become a good wine is also found in the restaurant and café, both located in the old part of the bodega i.e. where the wine rested in its barrels - and where you can now sample some great food and an extensive wine list… as you might expect!

Don’t miss the top floor views whilst enjoying the sunshine or sinking deep into an open-air Jacuzzi.

El Puerto de Santa María Hotel Bodega Real C/ Albareda, 4 11500 El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz) T. 956 059 185 reservas@hotelbodegareal.com www.hotelbodegareal.com 15

Category: Hotel H H H H No. of rooms: 51 GPS localization Latitude 36.6036539 Longitude -6.21967733 Localization on map: A-2

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

Casa Huéspedes Santa María The welcoming row of garlands in the yard invite you to be happy.

That is why you have come to Carlos and Miriam’s house, built in 1885.

Due to the twists and turns of life, in the late 19th century the priests from the main church lived there and during the fifties the former parish house became an inn. The house is as it was, the original floors, walls and layout is still conserved; but like good wine, it has improved with time. Today the accommodation it provides is as welcoming as a home and as charming as a hotel. Perhaps due to the mutual trust it inspires, the bar is called Honesto and there is an “honesty box” which guests can use to pay for whatever drink they like.

It is noteworthy that every corner has something that you would have in your own home: homemade cakes, Sugus candies, books about steamboats, the clicking sound of Playmobil figures... you feel as though any minute your brother will walk through the door. They are also familiar sofas and crocheted doilies. All in a vintage style and cheerfully arranged.

El Puerto de Santa María Casa Huéspedes Santa María Calle Pedro Muñoz Seca, 38 11500 El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz) T. 956 853 631 huespedes.santamaria@gmail.com casadehuespedessantamaria.com 16

Category: Pensión No. of rooms: 9 GPS localization Latitude 36.59804 Longitude -6.227571 Localization on map: A-2

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

Hotel Puerta de la Villa

This hotel is located in the historical centre of Grazalema, one of the most beautiful white towns in Cadiz, and the ideal place to go trekking or do mountain activities in the natural park that bears its name. You can taste and smell Andalusia and the Sierra here!

The building’s austere façade respects the original architecture, but inside you will find the warmth and amenity of a top hotel including Jacuzzi and sauna.

The hotel’s boutique shop stocks a great range of the local area’s renowned artisan crafts: pure wool blankets, ceramics, basketwork and esparto grass, cork and numerous leather items. Its restaurant, La Garrocha, offers a delicious variety of local produce – a wonderful treat after a walk among the Spanish firs, holm oaks and cork oaks.

Grazalema

Category: Hotel H H H H No. of rooms: 28

Hotel Puerta de la Villa Plaza Pequeña, 8 11610 Grazalema (Cádiz) T. 956 132 388 info@grazalemahotel.com www.hotelpuertadelavilla.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.7588274 Longitude -5.3661493 Localization on map: D-1 17

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

Pensión Casa de las Piedras The soul of a building is in the small things: the indoor patios of various heights, the abundance of plants and fresh fragrances, a beautiful hallway decorated with tiles and studded doors.

The merging of several 19th century houses typical of the Sierra de Grazalema has created this alluring, tranquil space, filled with the memories of years gone by.

Even after several refurbishments, the “Casa de las Piedras” has managed to keep its stamp: lime and old grilles. The rooms are simple and pleasant, and in them you will find pure woollen blankets crafted by Grazaleman artisans. The lounge (with fireplace) radiates warmth and hospitality; a place you can rest peacefully after a day’s walking among the firs, or enjoy a coffee after sampling some traditional local food in the restaurant.

Grazalema

Category: Guesthouse No. of rooms: 30

Pensión Casa de las Piedras C/ Las Piedras, 32 11610 Grazalema (Cádiz) T. 956 132 014 reservas@casadelaspiedras.net www.casadelaspiedras.es

GPS localization Latitude 36.7584166 Longitude -5-3677587 Localization on map: D-1/2 18

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

La Fonda Barranco

Right in the historical centre of Jerez, in the oldest part of the Islamic city, is La Fonda Barranco, a guesthouse situated within a traditional old house – a wonderful example of late 19th century bourgeois Jerez architecture.

The fresh, shady central courtyard onto which all rooms peer gives this hotel an air of calm and peace, broken only by the sound of water from an old marble fountain.

Guests will feel right at home in La Fonda Barranco, such is the attentive and careful service offered. Enjoy your breakfast on the terrace and savour the views over Jerez Cathedral.

Jerez de la Frontera

Category: Guesthouse No. of rooms: 10

La Fonda Barranco C/ Barranco, 12 11403 Jerez de la Frontera (CĂĄdiz) T. 956 332 141 y 693 324 605 info@lafondabarranco.com www.lafondabarranco.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.683726 Longitude -6.1416652 Localization on map: B-2 19

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

Hostal El Anón In Jimena de la Frontera there is a hostel named after a tropical tree, El Anón, (sugar apple) that will be love at first sight.

Several houses are joined by corridors and courtyards, turning it into a veritable maze! The plants are abundant and bring to life a pool situated on the roof – from which watching the sunset is a must.

El Anón is a hotel of details: from miniature railways on the ground floor to the weathervane crowned by a half-moon. The rooms are warm and elegant, with beams on the ceiling. El Anón is more than simply a welcoming hotel; it is a way of life. Its American owner Susana Odell found her way to Jimena one fine day and has never looked back.

Jimena de la Frontera Hostal El Anón C/ Consuelo, 38 11330 Jimena de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 640 113 reservas@elanon.net www.hostalanon.com 20

Category: Hostel H No. of rooms: 12 GPS localization Latitude 36.4321678 Longitude -5.452811 Localization on map: D-3

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

La Casa Amarilla In the windsurfing and kitesurfing capital of Europe you will find this delightful apartment hotel housed in a 19th century building right in the heart of Tarifa.

It owes its name to the façade of yellow (‘amarillo’) enamel tiles.

The tastefully-decorated rooms are situated around a courtyard crowned by a large bullfighter’s hat, and are each equipped with kitchen and dining room.

The interior refurbishment is remarkable: the tiles and warm hues of the walls, wrought-iron railings, beamed ceilings and Moorishlooking stained-glass windows and lamps all turn the Casa Amarilla into a pleasant and welcoming establishment. It has an excellent dining room specialising in Andalusian cuisine - the Jabugo ham and Almadraba tuna in particular are well worth a mention.

Tarifa

Category: Apartments No. of rooms: 11

La Casa Amarilla C/ Sancho IV El Bravo, 9 11380 Tarifa (Cádiz) T. 956 681 993 lacasaamarilla@tarifastay.com www.tarifastay.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.0132013 Longitude -5.6028889 Localization on map: C-4 21

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

El Escondite del Viento

This charming guesthouse right in the historical heart of Tarifa is the result of a careful restoration of a rambling old house in which the original architectural features have been retained.

Located in a narrow alley, it does justice to its name: a hiding place and refuge from the easterly wind that both dominates and breathes life to the city.

Decorated with typical 20th century furniture, its modern design blends perfectly with its traditional architecture, and its few rooms ensure that guests receive a personal and attentive service.

Tarifa El Escodite del Viento C/ Comendador, 1 11380 Tarifa (Cádiz) T. 956 681 901 | M. 655 684 679 contacto@elesconditedelviento.com www.elesconditedelviento.com 22

Category: Guesthouse No. of rooms: 8 GPS localization Latitude 36º 00’ 49.21” N Longitude 5º 36’ 7.84” W Localization on map: C-4

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

Posada La Sacristía In the centre of Tarifa, city of the wind, is this guesthouse in which painting, sculpture and ceramics are exhibited and traded.

A large old house dating back more than 300 years, over which time it was used variously as a stable, storehouse and bar, today it is an establishment with plenty of personality. Lovingly decorated, it combines old furnishings with ethnic objects such as in the delightful piano corner. It is a quiet guesthouse, situated amid tiny Arab streets. The high-ceilinged rooms are comfortable and modern; those on the first floor have an exotic, slightly frontier atmosphere.

A first-class restaurant offers a menu blending Mediterranean cuisine with Eastern dishes, and a great selection of cocktails to end the day surrounded by music.

Tarifa

Category: Guesthouse No. of rooms: 10

Posada la Sacristía C/ San Donato, 8 11380 Tarifa (Cádiz) T. 956 681 759 tarifa@lasacristia.net www.lasacristia.net

GPS localization Latitude 36.0128188 Longitude -5.6026323 Localization on map: C-4 23

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

La Casa del Califa

A thousand and one nights are lived and breathed in every corner of this beautiful maze of terraces, corridors and communal spaces.

In some corners you will find the Near East, in others the sights and scents of Maghreb.

The hotel comprises several houses; the oldest of these dates back to the 15th century and still preserves its aljibe (well). In the village they call it the Casa del Juzgado (court house) because legend has it that it was one of the sites of the Inquisition. Today it is all light and space; whitewashed walls, sunshine and pure air. Its restaurant – serving Moroccan dishes – is another delight for the senses.

All the rooms are spacious and delicately decorated with Iranian furniture, Lebanese lamps, Yemeni earthenware pots or Moroccan rugs, yet there is a different magic there, too… It’s called Africa and it seems to come from the ancient lands of Kenya.

Vejer de la Frontera

Category: Hotel H H No. of rooms: 20

La Casa del Califa Plaza de España, 16 11150 Vejer de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 447 730 reservas@lacasadelcalifa.com www.lacasadelcalifa.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.2536672 Longitude -5.962461 Localization on map: B-3 24

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

La Botica In the centre of Vejer de la Frontera, next to the Town Hall, is a small hostel – the town’s former pharmacy. This fact inspired its owners to name its rooms after the old pharmacy schools.

The idea sprang from three friends who fell in love with this town: Enrique, Josep and Paloma. They decided to set up a project together - a hostel in Vejer that would adopt a unique approach…

They wanted the guest to feel precisely that - a guest - more so than they would in a hotel. And clearly they have succeeded, to judge by the welcoming atmosphere and personal service.

The level of comfort in the rooms and beds is also a particular consideration, while the house’s charm, location and views need no embellishment.

Vejer de la Frontera Hostal La Botica C/ Canalejas, 13 11150 Vejer de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 450 225 | M. 607 644 133; 610 778 879 info@laboticadevejer.com www.laboticadevejer.com 25

Category: Hostel H H No. of rooms: 12 GPS localization Latitude 36.2527951 Longitude -5.9628082 Localization on map: B-3

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

Siete Balcones y un Patio Some names are so evocative they just make you want to cross the threshold of a building. This hotel – with seven balconies and a patio, just as the name declares – can be found in the heart of Vejer, that labyrinthine town of cobbled streets.

It is a space of light and tranquillity that combines tradition with modernity: wrought-iron balconies and rooms equipped with docking stations for your iPod and free Internet access. Far from ostentation and formality, this hotel is all about comfort and ease: breakfast at whatever time the guest cares to prepare it.

The owners are ceramicists, as you can tell by the tasteful detailing in the exquisite décor. Hand-crafted objects by the owners and other artists are for sale in their new workshop on the courtyard, including Turkish kilims and patchwork. A magnificent terrace overlooks this town of white, and from which you can enjoy dream sunsets.

Vejer de la Frontera

Category: Rural Hotel No. of rooms: 4

Siete Balcones y un patio C/ Eduardo Shelly, 7 11150 Vejer de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 447 732 | M. 625 413 051 info@sietebalcones.com www.sietebalcones.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.2535934 Longitude -5.9636024 Localization on map: B-3 26

Accommodation with Great and Small Stories

La Antigua Estación In the 1920s work began on a railway line that was to unite Jerez de la Frontera with Malaga. They built several stations, bridges and tunnels… but the train never arrived. It is in one of these old unused stations that you will find the hotel at the start of what’s now known as the “Via Verde” – the Green Route.

The original building has been extended and refurbished for the purpose. A typically Andalusian dining room and inviting lounges are perfect for resting after exploring the route on foot or by bike.

This hotel also has a very distinctive feature that sets it apart from the rest: a microlight flying school where you can gain a pilot’s licence or, rather more easily, enjoy a ‘baptism of air’ in a glider.

The Vía Verde also offers apartment accommodation in simulated carriages and old stations situated in Olvera and Puerto Serrano.

Villamartín

Category: Hotel H H H No. of rooms: 26

Hotel La Antigua Estación C/ La Vega, s/n. Apdo. 91 11650 Villamartín (Cádiz) T. 617 560 351 thuster@antiguaestacion.com www.antiguaestacion.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.5232 Longitude -.3892 Localization on map: C-1 27

Themed Hotels

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Hotel Utopía

Some hotels deserve their name – this one certainly does. The Hotel Utopía is more than a character hotel; it’s an invitation to imagination and the doorway to the 1930s – an era to which its owner, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, feels deeply drawn.

Sixteen different yet equally welcoming rooms, with enchanting and evocative names: Poets, Tangiers, Republic, Paris 1937, Zeppelin, Jazz, Vanguards... Each lovingly decorated with taste and unique objects.

The hub of cultural life in this landmark establishment is La Fonda de Utopía: a bar and restaurant that transforms of an evening into a theatre-cabaret, recalling the heady nights of Bohemian Paris.

Benalup Casas Viejas

Category: Hotel H H H H No. of rooms: 16

Hotel Utopía C/ Dr. Rafael Bernal, 32 11190 Benalup-Casas Viejas (Cádiz) T. 956 419 532 info@hotelutopia.es www.hotelutopia.es

GPS localization Latitude 36.3422073 Longitude -5.8116366 Localization on map: C-3 31

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Hospedería Las Cortes de Cádiz Behind the façade of this centrally-situated Cadiz building, right in the heart of Tacita de Plata, near the Town Hall and Cathedral, is a very surprising space loaded with historical symbolism. This is La Pepa Hotel; La Pepa being the nickname for the popular Constitution of 1812.

Each room has its own copy of this first Spanish Constitution and is dedicated to an historical event or figure from this exciting period.

These rooms are comfortable and modern, laid out around a typical Andalusian patio crowned by a glass bullfighter’s hat that brings light and warmth to the complex. The terrace boasts a look-out tower from which one can see and breathe Cadiz, the mother city of distant beautiful cities such as Havana.

Cádiz

Category: Hotel H H H No. of rooms: 36

Hospedería Las Cortes de Cádiz San Francisco, 9 11004 Cádiz (Cádiz) T. 956 226 517; 956 220 489 contacto@hotellascortes.com www.hotellascortes.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.5336125 Longitude -6.2951495 Localization on map: A-2 32

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Hotel Almadraba Conil

A typical Spanish tenement surrounds a green and fresh Andalusian courtyard. It is easy to imagine it during the 18th century, with its commotion and whitewashed walls, in the heart of Conil, close to the Chanca, a generous space where the tuna was once unloaded.

Today, as then, people are still closely related to the fishing of bluefin tuna and this little hotel pays homage to that activity with its fishing gear, charts and the rich vocabulary of tunny fishing.

The beach can be seen from the rooftop, from where the priceless ocean breeze can be felt. An immense horizon of sand and water. It is no surprise that customers are so loyal. Some leave their wishes behind in writing: “I hope we meet again”, “We are counting the days”.

Next to the reception you can find a picture of Chris Stewart, one of the hotel’s famous guests, drummer of the band Genesis and author of the best selling-book “Driving Over Lemons”.

At breakfast, the extra virgin olive oil, which is produced on-site, reminds us that Conil is rich in sea and rich in land.

Conil de la Frontera

Category: Hotel H H H No. of rooms: 17

Hotel Almadraba Conil C/ Señores Curas, 14 11140 Conil de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 444 519 reserva@hotelalmadrabaconil.com www.hotelalmadrabaconil.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.27481 Longitude -6.088512 Localization on map: B-3 33

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La Princesa y el Guisante Delightful hostel inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale that is a favourite of its owner María - the Princess and the Pea. It is full of surprises, such as the pea beneath an glass case that is changed every day.

The minimalist, appealing rooms are themed, with tasteful little details that are the stuff of dreams: French soap and quality towels in the bathrooms, for example.

A spiral staircase winds up to the terrace-solarium like an enchanted tower in a castle: don’t miss the beautiful views of the sea and the gorgeous Conil beach from the terrace. Sunset from the Jacuzzi is spectacular – simply unforgettable. Most definitely a place you’ll want to come back to.

Conil de la Frontera Hostal La Princesa y el Guisante C/ Antonio Ureba, 14 11149 Conil de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 456283 hola@hotellaprincesayelguisante.com www.hotellaprincesayelguisante.com 34

Category: Hostel H H No. of rooms: 11 GPS localization Latitude 36.2744569 Longitude -6.0880111 Localization on map: B-3

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El Alojado de Velarde Enjoy the nightfall and daybreak from the terrace overlooking the sea of El Alojado de Velarde of Conil.

Located in the city’s historical centre, this exquisitely and modernly-rehabilitated antique household of the XVIII century is inspired in the verses of Conil poet José Velarde.

Its eight uniquely-named rooms, Caracola, Aurora, Bunganvilla,... which surround a courtyard covered by a coloured skylight, timely, perfectly and tastefully recreate the essence that said author described in his poems: the peacefulness and serenity of the white villages, the coolness and luminosity of the Andalusian courtyards, the welcoming sand and the calm ocean breeze

Conil de la Frontera

Category: Hostal Hs H No. of rooms: 8

El Alojado de Velarde C/José Velarde, 17 11149 Conil de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 456 029; 610 988 038 hostal@elalojadoconil.com www.elalojadoconil.com

GPS localization Latitude 36º 16’ 31.38’’ N Longitude 6º 5’ 18.84’’ W Localization on map: B-3 35

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Casa Rural Las Aves A wonderful observation spot for nature lovers. This rural house is located in a lush finca spanning 250,000 square metres, with five lakes that serve as refuge for nesting birds and those that take a break here from their journeys near Los Alcornocales Natural Park (as well as those who reside permanently in this rural complex!).

La Casa Rural Las Aves blends the simplicity of its facilities with comfort and respect for the environment: for example, hot water is supplied through solar power. It is a family-friendly place, where children will enjoy the recreation and play areas.

It offers horse-riding routes and walking trails guided by experts who will explain about the species that inhabit the complex, most of which are aquatic: swans, geese and a wide variety of ducks, from Muscovy to the ‘joyuyu’.

Jimena de la Frontera

Category: Rural Hotel No. of rooms: 6

Casa Rural Las Aves 11339 Estación de Jimena de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 606 520 276; 956 640 210 casasrurales@lapequenaafrica.com www.casarurallasaves.com

GPS localization Latitude 36º 20’ 32.64” N Longitude 5º 19’ 12.80” W Localization on map: D-3 36

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Hotel Dos Mares

Hotels overlooking the sea are always infused with its scent and colour. This fantastic haven for water sport lovers is located between Tarifa and the Punta Paloma dune, where you will find a school for windsurfing and kitesurfing as well as surfboard storage, tennis and beach volleyball.

Its visionary owner Roberto Van Looy came here in 1966 and immediately realised that the wind would be perfect to fill the sea with vibrantly coloured sails and young people from all over Europe, keen to soar across the waters. You might well say he is the father of windsurfing, and this hotel a place of culture for windsurfing enthusiasts.

Blue is the dominant colour at the Dos Mares: on the walls, out at sea and in the sky. An excellent night-time snack bar is handily placed beside the pool.

On clear days you can see Morocco. At night, the stars‌

Tarifa

Category: Hotel H H H No. of rooms: 12 No. of bungalows: 34

Hotel Dos Mares Ctra. N. 340. Km 79,5 11380 Tarifa (CĂĄdiz) T. 956 684 035 info@dosmareshotel.com www.dosmareshotel.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.050522 Longitude -5.644956 Localization on map: C-4 37

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Many of the palaces are reminders of the Bay of Cadiz’s seafaring and enterprising past, of that era in which trade with America forged a prosperous exchange of music, shapes and tastes.

But don’t stay in the palace too long, though it may well enchant you. Go out and take a fresh look at the plants brought from America by the missionaries and which today adorn the plazas and gardens of the Bay of Cadiz.

Cadiz, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda form an itinerary that evokes a colonial atmosphere that we could well call the Ruta Americana de la Bahía.

But it was not just overseas trade that brought wealth - Jerez also exported wine and brandy throughout Europe and its buildings do justice to the saying, “It’s still going strong.”

Some manor houses around Arcos de la Frontera are linked to the aristocracy, to the Conquest or Re-conquest – depending on whose point of view - of Al Ándalus. They are houses that belonged to pedigree families who chose for themselves the best spots in the village or town and today continue to enjoy these privileged locations in the centre of Chipiona, Tarifa or Vejer de la Frontera.

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Hotel La Casa Grande

This manor house built by the Nuñez de Prado family in 1729 is situated in a narrow, quiet pedestrian alley.

The building’s hub is a whitewashed porticoed patio where breakfast and candle-lit dinner is served. The book-lined lounge has a fireplace and cosy armchairs to enjoy some quality time reading.

The owner Elena, who oversaw the building’s careful restoration, lives in the hotel as well - so you can be sure of some friendly and personal service. On the terrace (with some spectacular views over the Guadalete River) are the two most beautiful rooms: El Palomar and El Soberao. Both have old beams and are spacious and very comfortable.

Arcos de la Frontera

Category: Hotel H No. of rooms: 7

Hotel La Casa Grande C/ Maldonado, 10 11630 Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 703 930 info@lacasagrande.net www.lacasagrande.net

GPS localization Latitude 36.747276 Longitude -5.8048653 Localization on map: C-1 41

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Hotel Marqués de Torresoto The austere façade of this 17th century palace-house, the home of the Marquises of Torresoto, gives little clue as to the beautiful gem inside: a beautiful, spacious porticoed patio.

Baroque in style like the small yet beautiful chapel, it was restored in 2003. The dining room tables extend out into the middle of the patio. Sofas and armchairs – the perfect draw for enjoying a coffee, reading or conversing – are found under the arches. The rooms on the first floor are simple yet comfortable.

The hotel, magnificently preserving its manorial atmosphere, is an oasis of peace in the historical centre of Arcos.

Arcos de la Frontera

Category: Hotel H H No. of rooms: 15

Hotel Marqués de Torresoto C/ Marqués de Torresoto, 4 11630 Arcos de la Frontera T. 956 700 717 hoteltorresoto@gmail.com www.torresoto.es

GPS localization Latitude 36.7481422 Longitude -5.8056417 Localization on map: C-1 42

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Hotel Playa de Regla This hotel is housed in an old early 20th century mansion with a strong Andalusian essence. It is situated between the Virgen de Regla sanctuary and the great Chipiona Lighthouse, right at the heart of the town’s waterfront. It is a privileged location from which to enjoy both Andalusian gastronomy and Regla beach, from which the hotel gets its name.

A warm and welcoming hotel whose rooms enjoy Spanish Elizabethan décor, and from whose terrace you can marvel at the wonderful sunsets whilst enjoying a coffee or an excellent dinner.

The soothing chance to hear the murmur of the waves as you drift into slumber.

Chipiona

Category: Hotel H H H No. of rooms: 30

Hotel Playa de Regla Pº Costa de la Luz, 29 11550 Chipiona (Cádiz) T. 956 372 769 info@hotelplaya.com www.hotelplaya.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.7347804 Longitude -6.4407525 Localization on map: A-1 43

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Palacio San Bartolomé

A hotel that is full of the flavours and features of a long and meticulous restoration that has been careful to respect the palace’s history. It enjoys a central location in the historical heart of El Puerto de Santa María and dates back to the 18th century.

White and grey hues blended with dark wood creates an enticing atmosphere. The spacious and comfortable rooms are each dedicated to a figure linked to the city - Rafael Alberti, Pedro Muñoz Seca, Juan de la Cosa. They are all set around a central patio that fills the building with light, and is also where the dining room is based.

The hostel also has a gym and spa, as well as massage and treatment offers. The service is polite, enthusiastic and professional.

El Puerto de Santa María Hostal Palacio San Bartolomé C/ San Bartolomé, 21 11500 el Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz) T. 956 850 946; 666 948 454 info@palaciosanbartolome.com www.palaciosanbartolome.com 44

Category: Hostel H H No. of rooms: 11 GPS localization Latitude 36.5981384 Longitude -6.2285496 Localization on map: A-2

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Hotel Villa de Jerez

This hotel retains the elegance and warmth of the old manor house, as well as communal areas that have been very tastefully decorated. An attractive restoration that has created a welcoming atmosphere for reading, resting or simply living; a five-star hotel that feels like home.

It has a first-rate restaurant and an open-air saltwater pool. The porticoed arcade looks out over a garden spanning 4,000 square metres. Breathe in the countryside and the forest - a haven of peace in the city’s historic centre, very close to the trade fair centre and the Royal School of Equestrian Art. It has 14 superior double rooms and four suites, each decorated very individually.

Jerez de la Frontera

Category: Hotel H H H H H No. of rooms: 18

Hotel Villa de Jerez Avda. de la Cruz roja, 7 11407 Jerez de la Frontera (CĂĄdiz) T. 956 153 100 reservas@villajerez.com www.villajerez.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.6947407 Longitude -6.1317795 Localization on map: B-2 45

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Hotel Bellas Artes There are some places that make you fall in love and some hotels that make you want to come back for more – the Bellas Artes is both. It is situated in an old palace in the historical heart of Jerez de la Frontera; a cosy and surprising establishment that has been able to preserve the flavours of the time.

The fantastic restoration, well-balanced décor combining old and new, and gentle hues have come together to create a friendly, warm and peaceful atmosphere.

Its rooms – each different and original – are a fascinating reason to make you return. Enjoy the sensational views of Jerez’s historic centre from the terrace - the cathedral in the foreground – as you savour breakfast or relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi-pool.

Jerez de la Frontera

Category: Hotel H H H H No. of rooms: 19

Hotel Bellas Artes Plaza del Arroyo, 45 11403 Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) T.956 348 430 recepcion@hotelbellasartes.org www.hotelbellasartes.org

GPS localization Latitude 36.6827781 Longitude -6.1411769 Localization on map: B-2 46

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Hotel Palacio Garvey The history of Jerez de la Frontera is ever-present in its manor houses and bodegas. The old palace that used to belong to the Irish Garvey family is right at the heart of the city’s historic centre and brings together the features of a modern hotel that respects its origins.

The spacious rooms are individually furnished and very tastefully decorated. Numerous works of art hang on the walls, such as in the communal areas. The Andalusian courtyard is a perfect example of the fusion between the 19th and 21st centuries, and makes for a very pleasant meeting place.

Serving great Mediterranean and Andalusian food made with regional produce and wines, La Condesa restaurant is the ideal place to start or end a visit to the city.

Jerez de la Frontera

Category: Hotel H H H H No. of rooms: 16

Hotel Palacio Garvey Pza. Rafael Rivero. C/ Tornería, 24 11403 Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 326 700 palaciogarvey@sferahoteles.com www.sferahoteles.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.6858675 Longitude -6º 137498 Localization on map: B-2 47

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Hotel La Casa Grande

La Casa Grande hotel is located in an attractive square in the historical heart of Jerez de la Frontera.

Built in the Twenties by architect Teodoro Anasagasti, it is designed around a patio and suffused with soft white and cream hues. Restored a few years ago, this former manor house comes equipped with the most modern of amenities. The terrace in particular is spectacular; in it, a wrought-iron spiral staircase leads up to a mirador offering great views of the city.

La Casa Grande has a reading room with a jumble of wellthumbed books. This is not a decorator’s whim, but a comfortable and pleasant place to read. Any other spare time is easily spent experiencing the traditions, history and gastronomy of this authentic Andalusian city.

Jerez de la Frontera

Category: Hotel H H H No. of rooms: 15

Hotel La Casa Grande Plaza de las Angustias, 3 11402 Jerez de la Frontera (CĂĄdiz) T. 956 345 070 reservas@hotelcasagrande.eu www.hotelcasagrande.eu

GPS localization Latitude 36.68107 Longitude -6.1339 Localization on map: B-2 48

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Hotel Medina Sidonia

Amongst the city’s steep, white and cobbled streets, one can find the Medina Sidonia Hotel, an antique palatial home filled with history, whose unique balconies and terraces overlook the city streets, surrounded by part of the X century fortress with whitewashed walls and tiling.

The warm and inviting halls and rooms surround a central arched courtyard and its upper gallery, filled with natural light. Abundant plants, clay pots, earthenware bowls, pots, copper ornaments, mats and straw curtains come together in harmony with traditional furniture, creating a stately ambiance filled with impeccable and quiet resting areas. Visitors can take a taste of the local gastronomy, especially of its sweets, in the hotel’s restaurant. A privileged area from which one can explore the region and its culture.

Medina Sidonia

Category: Hotel H H H No. of rooms: 15

Hotel Medina sidonia Plaza Llanete Herederos, 1 11170 Medina Sidonia (Cádiz) T.956 412 317 medina-sidonia@tugasa.com www.tugasa.com

GPS localization Latitude 36º 27’ 43.07’’ N Longitude 5º 55’ 45.17’’ W Localization on map: B-3 49

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Palacio de Arizón When Félix Arizón moved to Sanlúcar in the early 1700s, he chose as his residence this palace from whose tower you can see the Doñana and the mouth of the Guadalquivier River.

Not a bad place to make one’s fortune trading with America. Today it is still a noble house, transformed into an authentic Andalusian hotel with gardens, frescoes on the walls, large earthenware jars beneath the glass floor and, perhaps most importantly, the essence of Sanlúcar’s history.

It is situated very close both to the town centre and the beach, and occupies a huge block – a true testament to what used to be the house of a merchant family.

Sanlúcar de Barrameda Hotel ABBA Palacio de Arizón Plaza Quinto Centenario, s/n 11540 Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz) T. 956 385 100 palaciodearizon@abbahoteles.com www.abbapalacioarizonhotel.com 50

Category: Hotel H H H H No. of rooms: 49 GPS localization Latitude 36º 46´ 14” N Longitude 6º 21´ 65” W Localization on map: A-1

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Hospedería F.C. Medina Sidonia Hospederías (hostels) came about in the monasteries: sober places, peaceful havens for meditating and regaining strength before continuing on one’s journey.

The Hospedería Duques de Medida Sidiona, however, was originally a ribat, an ancient Almoravid fortress. It succeeds in adding comfort and technology to its rooms, without betraying the history of the place. The arcade and thick white walls are a notable feature of the exterior. The café is filled with books and is a great prelude to the wonderful ducal archive inside the palace – of vital importance in the history of Spain and which was catalogued and guarded by the Duchess of Medina Sidonia, Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo, otherwise known as the “red duchess”.

Located next to the palace, the hostel helps to fund and maintain this wonderful archive which is open to both visitors and researchers.

Sanlúcar de Barrameda Hospedería Fundación Casa Medina Sidonia Plaza Condes de Niebla, 1 11540 Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz) T. 956 360 161 hospederia@fcmedinasidonia.com www.fcmedinasidonia.com 51

Category: Hotel H H H No. of rooms: 9 GPS localization Latitude 36.7760227 Longitude -6.3535406 Localization on map: A-1

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Posada de Palacio This 18th century palace-house is particularly noteworthy for its gorgeous old floors and courtyards, above all the central one: porticoed, airy, simply spectacular. A sense of warmth permeates the hotel thanks to the tiles and stonework.

The décor is exquisite: period furniture, paintings, objects, lamps and a profusion of plants that all help to create a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. Arabic, and particularly Andalusian, influences can be seen in the Renaissance architecture.

The rooms are comfortable, spacious and well-equipped, while the terrace provides a wonderful view of the city’s historical and artistic emblems and features. Breathe in peace and the sea – the sea of Sanlúcar.

Sanlúcar de Barrameda Posada de Palacio C/ Caballeros, 9 - 11 11540 Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz) T. 956 364 840 reservas@posadadepalacio.com www.posadadepalacio.com 52

Category: Hotel H H H No. of rooms: 32 GPS localization Latitude 36.775605 Longitude -6.3542267 Localization on map: A-1

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La Casa de La Favorita Born of the love between a prince of the Abbasi dynasty and a Castilian woman, his ‘favorita’, this charming and tasteful accommodation was once a manor house.

A sense of peace is created through the use of white and warm hues, while the rooms are so beautiful that guests may find it difficult to leave in the morning! There are no numbers here; each room has a name, a personality: Assilem, Zoraida… The restoration has respected the original structures, whilst also giving it charm, comfort and various mod-cons. It is a place in which to simply be; to soak up the beauty and enjoy some time reading. The books here are not just a decorative feature; they are there as a declaration of principles, always at the guest’s disposal.

In short, this hotel is one of those magical places to which you will want to return.

Tarifa

Category: Apartments No. of rooms: 8

La Casa de La Favorita Plaza San Hiscio, 4 11380 Tarifa (Cádiz) T. 690 180 253; 956 683 012 info@lacasadelafavorita.com www.lacasadelafavorita.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.0130352 Longitude -5.6036891 Localization on map: C-4 53

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Hotel V‌

Period Portuguese furniture, Egyptian cotton bedclothes, luxury items in a 17th century palace. Everything is intimate, everything is subtle, yet everything draws powerful attention to the accommodation situated in the highest point of Vejer, surrounded by a labyrinth of alleys and whitewashed walls.

Plants embrace the courtyard walls and the terrace is a privileged vantage point from which to enjoy the gastronomy and some spectacular views.

The massage room specialises in Ayurvedic therapies practised in India for more than 3,000 years. It can be reached via a glazed spiral staircase that descends to the large aljibe (well or cistern) that it used to be in a former life.

Vejer de la Frontera

Category: Hostel H No. of rooms: 12

Hotel V‌ C/ Rosario 11-13 11150 Vejer de la Frontera (Cådiz) T. 956 451 757 info@hotelv-vejer.com www.hotelv-vejer.com

GPS localization Latitude 36.253405 Longitude -5.9638272 Localization on map: B-3 54

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The horizon is so vast that it can sometimes make you want to close your eyes. It may happen when you lean out of a room in the highest part of a castle, when you see the earth vanish around the contours of Africa, or behind the sea or dense cork-forested mountains.

Cadiz is populated by watchtowers, walls and castles: architecture in defence of the land, and a coastline that every town coveted for itself.

As a result of the battles, many towns in the regions of La Janda, the Sierra or the Campo de Gibraltar have “la frontera� (frontier) in their name, or perhaps preserve their Arabic origin. Theirs is a legacy that endures today in the Andalusian recipe book and urban layout of its streets.

This chapter also includes convents and monasteries from the 16th and 18th centuries, each with its own zeal.

There are Mercedarian monks, nuns of the Order of St Clare and Franciscan monks, too.

Just one more reason to visit El Puerto de Santa MarĂ­a, Vejer, Castellar and Jerez de la Frontera.

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Hotel El Convento Lying on the cliff of Peña de Arcos, in the calmest area of the entire white village, stands El Convento (the Convent) Hotel, whose rooms overlook the spectacular scenery of the Guadalete river and the ancient Saint Peter’s Church.

Located in a privileged spot, the hotel forms part of the adjacent convent of the cloistered Mercedarias nuns, renowned for their exquisite sweets. The rooms, which have recently been rehabilitated, maintain a traditional decor and conform a unique haven of peace.

Its balconies and terraces offer us the unique opportunity to enjoy the outstanding surrounding scenery that few places can provide us with, whilst enjoying a delicious breakfast or appetizer.

Arcos de la Frontera

Category: Hotel H H No. of rooms: 13

Hotel El Convento C/Maldonado, 2 11630 Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 702 333 reservas@hotelelconvento.es www.hotelelconvento.es

GPS localization Latitude 36º 44’ 53.32’’ N Longitude 5º 48’ 23.46’’ W Localization on map: C-1 59

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Hotel Convento Cádiz

The Hotel Convento of Cadiz is located amongst the city’s alleys, close to the port.

It is enclosed within an active XVII century convent, a religious building whose Santo Domingo Church is dedicated to the city’s patron Virgin, and which for several centuries accommodated the Dominican friars that travelled around the world, filled with hope and experiences. Today, these rooms are fully and elegantly rehabilitated with all type of amenities, and accommodate travellers who are still captivated by the peaceful coexistence of past times.

The halls are filled with exclusive artwork and pieces. We can also enter its library, a former prestigious training centre filled with original books from the convent, whilst listening to the beautiful melody emerging from the bell tower carillon. Its courtyard and cloister are filled with history and peacefulness.

Cádiz

Category: Hotel H No. of rooms: 24

Hotel Convento Cádiz C/ Santo Domingo, 2 11006 Cádiz T. 956 200 738 Info@hotelconventocadiz.com www.hotelconventocadiz.com

GPS localization Latitude 36º 31’ 41.59’’ N Longitude 6º 17’ 23.33’’ W Localization on map: A-2 60

Castles, Convents and Monasteries

Hotel La Almoraima

La Almoraima is one of those incredible hotels where you don’t know what’s best – the hotel itself or the surroundings. Because if the hotel is spectacular, with luxurious rooms and a top-class restaurant, the environment (a forest right at the heart of Los Alcornocales Natural Park) is every bit as wonderful.

Built in 1603, La Almoraima is an old Mercedarian monastery that has been converted into a hotel and recently restored. The imposing neo-Gothic tower that dominates the scene is particularly impressive.

This hotel offers a range of unusual activities such as attending the ‘bellowing of the stag’, traditional cork harvesting, hunting deer, buck and mouflon, bird- and wildlife-watching, visiting cave paintings and horse-riding…

A very different destination, without a doubt.

Castellar de la Frontera Hotel La Almoirama Carretera Algeciras - Ronda s/n 11350 Castellar de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 693 002 reservas@laalmoraimahotel.com www.laalmoraimahotel.com 61

Category: Hotel H H H H No. of rooms: 23 GPS localization Latitude 36.2772201 Longitude -5.428234 Localization on map: D-3

Castles, Convents and Monasteries

Castillo de Castellar-H. Alcázar This castle and the nine rural houses housed inside a 12th century Moorish fortress is a great escape into Andalusia’s medieval history.

The bulk of stone looks massive in a tiny village of whitewashed houses, while the fresh scents of the sea and forest infuse the air.

The views are amazing – and most certainly enjoyed by the Castellar Counts who once lived here. To one side you can make out the Rock of Gibraltar, the Strait and Africa; to the other, the Sierra de Grazalema. It is an idyllic, peaceful spot full of narrow streets and passages that could have come straight from a film, and over which vultures and eagles soar.

Converted into a hotel under the meticulous eye of great artist and architect Peridis, it also offers the El Aljibe restaurant where you can sample the area’s most traditional dishes.

Castellar de la Frontera Castillo de Castellar, Hotel Alcázar Plaza del Salvador s/n 11350 Castellar de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 693 150 Castillo-de-castellar@tugasa.com www.tugasa.com 62

Category: Hotel H H H No. of rooms: 9 Country houses: 9 GPS localization Latitude 36.3186090 Longitude -5.4537141 Localization on map: D-3

Castles, Convents and Monasteries

Monasterio de San Miguel

In 1727, the Duke of Medinaceli authorised the Capuchin Poor Clare nuns to build a Baroque convent that would provide a home for the order for more than two centuries.

Years later in 1989 it became one of the most emblematic hotels on the Bay of Cadiz, a comfortable and romantic hotel blending modernity and nostalgia. The cloister, carefully decorated with magnificent antiquities, is particularly noteworthy. Few hotels are able to boast such an impressive auditorium - the old convent church.

The tradition, history and gastronomy of this most Andalusian of cities is alive and kicking in the historical centre of El Puerto de Santa María where the hotel is situated.

El Puerto de Santa María Monasterio de San Miguel C/ Larga, 27 11500 El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz) T. 956 54 04 40 reservas@hotelmonasteriodesanmiguel.es www.hotelmonasteriodesanmiguel.es 63

Category: Hotel H H H H No. of rooms: 165 GPS Latitud 36.6023017 Longitud -6.2227039 Localización Mapa: A-2

Castles, Convents and Monasteries

Hotel ITC Itaca Jerez An old María Auxiliadora convent from the 19th century situated in the heart of Jerez. It has been completely renovated to become a contemporary hotel, which nonetheless preserves details of its past such as the magnificent stone statue of the sacred heart that presides over the hotel reception, situated in the old convent courtyard (which also retains its well).

A wonderful restaurant specialising in regional and international cuisine is now where the convent chapel used to be, combining original features with a modern and functional décor.

A hotel from which all the most symbolic aspects of Jerez are within arm’s reach.

Jerez de la Frontera Hotel ITC Itaca Jerez C/ Diego Fernández Herrera, 1Esq. Plaza de las Angustias, s/n 11401 Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 350 462 recepcion@itchoteles.com www.itacajerez.com 64

Category: Hotel H H H H No. of rooms: 53 GPS localization Latitude 36.6810029 Longitude -6.1333799 Localization on map: B-2

Castles, Convents and Monasteries

Convento de San Francisco A monastic peace reigns throughout this old 17th century convent for nuns of the Order of St. Clare and later Franciscan monks. Peace infuses the atmosphere of convent-hotels; they are places for leisurely strolling and enjoying calm and quietude.

The wonderful restoration adds modernity and a sense of well-being to these walls… Roman mosaics at Reception and religious frescoes at the café La Plazuela, which retains remains of original paintings from the old convent chapel, also add a sense of history.

The rooms are very individual with stone arches and very high ceilings. The lounge is located in the old choir, where the chairs and seating transport guests back in time. And the refectory is a splendid restaurant offering a wide variety of food – from fresh fish from Barbate to delicious veal and fresh produce from the area of La Janda.

Vejer de la Frontera Hotel Convento de San Francisco C/ Plazuela, s/n 11150 Vejer de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 451 001; 956 451 002 convento-san-francisco@tugasa.com www.tugasa.com 65

Category: Hotel H H H No. of rooms: 25 GPS localization Latitude 36.2542659 Longitude -5.9654332 Localization on map: B-3

Ranches, Country houses and Cottages

These invite us to become acquainted with life in the countryside. Some are of agricultural or cattle breeding origin and preserve the traditional architecture of agricultural activity.

Some of these cortijos are still operating; others have fallen into oblivion and a few have opened their doors to tourism as a way of providing continuity to an activity and architecture that dates back to the 16th century.

New production methods rendered many redundant, but their simple, elegant outline and way of life crossed the boundaries of economy, and cortijos became a part of Andalusian cinema, literature and cultural heritage.

Staying in one of them involves an enjoyment of Nature, active tourism, contact with animals or time spent in the fresh air. Some are surrounded by olive trees, and possess farming tools, wells, oil mills, flowers and chimneys – all the things that make life in rural environments warmer and more beautiful. Today they are places that invite you to take your time over the great food, books and fresh air.

Some cortijos are located very close to one or more of the province’s six natural parks, each with their own landscapes, so different, so extreme: from the cliffs of la Breña to the imposing massif of Grazalema, from the primeval forestland that still exists in Los Alcornocales to the infinite, salty horizons of the Doñana or the Bay of Cadiz.

In some cases we can also find what used to be a country refuge or summer house of aristocrats and important families.

Country houses and Cottages

Cortijo Mesa de la Plata At the foot of Arcos de la Frontera is the Cortijo Mesa de la Plata, the perfect place for the whole family to enjoy close contact with animals – the farm has horses, sheep, rabbits - and experience the authentic life of an Andalusian cortijo adorned with old farming tools.

From the rocking chairs in the lounge that opens out onto a garden peppered with olive trees and the pool, Arcos is simply pictureperfect. The nine rooms are pleasant, and traditionally decorated.

The dining room has sloping ceilings, and radiates warmth and tranquillity. The cortijo also has ten rustic apartments.

Arcos de la Frontera

Category: Hotel H H H No. of rooms: 9

Cortijo Mesa de la Plata Crta. Arcos - El Bosque km. 4,5 11630 Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 704 848 info@cortijomesadelaplata.com www.cortijomesadelaplata.com

GPS localization Latitude 36º 44´ 36.97” N Longitude 5º 46´58.79” W Localization on map: C-1 69

Country houses and Cottages

Cortijo Barranco

Just a few kilometres from Arcos de la Frontera, surrounded by fields and olive groves, is the Cortijo Barranco, a rural tourism site that has been restored around an old oil mill known as “Molino Nuestra Señora de la Luz”.

The large fireplace in this big country house is now an inviting spot around which to gather: in winter the smell of firewood pervades the building and creates a warm and friendly atmosphere, while in summer the vines around the main courtyard provide shade and a beautiful play of light.

The rooms are simple and in the region’s traditional style. The library is full of old books and thus an enticing place to while away a few hours reading. If you’re hungry, the excellent dining room serves Mediterranean dishes and home-grown produce. The hotel also boasts an outside pool.

Arcos de la Frontera Cortijo Barranco Ctra. Arcos-El Bosque, Km. 5.7 | Finca Cortijo Barranco | Apdo. 169 | 11630 Arcos T. 956 231 402 reservas@cortijobarranco.com www.cortijobarranco.com 70

Category: Rural Hotel H No. of rooms: 15 GPS localization Latitude 36,774522 Longitude -5,745034 Localization on map: C-1

Country houses and Cottages

Hacienda El Santiscal The Hacienda El Santiscal is a window onto the Guadalete, a white mirador where ospreys wheel overhead. History has it that the land on which this hacienda was built was a prize awarded by King Ferdinand the Catholic to the sons of the knight Juan Armario for his heroic exploits, sometime around 1485.

Declared an ecological hotel, it coexists harmoniously with its natural environment very close to Arcos de la Frontera.

The comfortable, spacious rooms are scattered around a traditional flower-bedecked Andalusian patio with a well – simply breathe in the peace here. The fireplace in the airy salon is the perfect place to relax or read. The Arabic floors and cuisine are a great example of Mediterranean fusion: the Egyptian chef serves cous-cous, falafel and hummus.

Arcos de la Frontera Hacienda El Santiscal Avda. El Santiscal, 173 11630 Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 708 313; 616 309 310 reservas@santiscal.com · info@santiscal.com www.santiscal.com 71

Category: Hotel H No. of rooms: 12 GPS localization Latitude 36.765911 Longitude -5.768766 Localization on map: C-1

Country houses and Cottages

El Vihuelo

In the middle of the countryside, amongst the mountain landscape and the olive orchards that flood the place with their presence, we can find an ancient oil mill that has been rehabilitated and transformed into a cosy white hotel. The local gastronomy, its chimneys, courtyards and impeccably unique areas, invite us to enjoy the peacefulness and to share these good moments with family members and friends. Whilst its rooms are comfortable and charming, its surroundings offer the opportunity to live a unique experience in the middle of nature through organized sports activities or leisurely walks during which to enjoy the beauty and aromas of this wonderful setting. It must also be noted that the view of the sunsets from this hotel are simply spectacular.

El Bosque El Vihuelo Ctra. antigua El Bosque-Ubrique km. 19 El Bosque (Cádiz) T. 672 726 345 elvihuelo@elvihuelo.com www.elvihuelo.com 72

Category: Rural House CRs No. of rooms: 10 GPS localization Latitude 36º 44’ 26.56’’ N Longitude 5º 30’ 28.41’’ W Localization on map: D-2

Country houses and Cottages

Viña de Alcántara Surrounded by a vast garden of native trees including cypress, cork oak, palms, laurel and myrtle, just perfect for a stroll, is the Casa Viña de Alcántara, a sun-dappled house of earthen hues with the air of a French château, built in 1890 by the owners’ great-grandfather.

The rooms are comfortable and elegant, decorated with love and care by the heirs of this late 19th century building. Sloping ceilings, wooden beams, antique furniture and family photos bestow a welcoming and personal atmosphere. Of particular note are the marble bathrooms and strips of oak on the upper storey floor, ordinarily used in the wine barrels. The lounge, complete with fireplace, is magnificent. And the English breakfast very generous!

Not forgetting, of course, the pool in the gardens - a pure delight.

All in all, an ideal place from which to discover the flavour of these rural lands and the incomparable light of Jerez.

Jerez de la Frontera Casa “Viña de Alcántara” Ctra. A-382 Jerez-Arcos. Salida 3 (hacia Torremelgarejo) 11400 Jerez de la Fra. (Cádiz) T. 956 393 010 info@vinadealcantara.com www.vinadealcantara.com 73

Category: Rural Hotel No. of rooms: 9 GPS localization Latitude 36.7136 Longitude -6.01222 Localization on map: B-2

Country houses and Cottages

Monasterio de San Martín Set between the towns of Castellar and Jimena de la Frontera and recreating the traditional architecture of an old 18th century monastery, this hotel successfully combines an authentic evocation of the past with modern luxury.

Patios, corridors and a series of arches surround the rooms, which are no longer modest monastic cells thanks to their amenities and exquisite décor.

The spacious gardens, a large pool and fantastic restaurant are almost in competition with a privileged landscape of orange groves, prehistoric caves and the beautiful scenery of the nearby Los Alcornocales natural park.

Jimena de la Frontera Hotel Monasterio de San Martín Cno. Montenegral Alto. A-210 -Km.4, San Martin del Tesorillo. 11349 Jimena (Cádiz) T. 956 618 515; 620 153 725 info@hotelmonasteriodesanmartin.com www.hotelmonasteriodesanmartin.com 74

Category: Hotel H H H H No. of rooms: 21 GPS localization Latitude 36º 16.48´ 22” N Longitude 5º 21.31´ 42” W Localization on map: D-3

Country houses and Cottages

Cortijo Las Piñas Tarifa is a must-see place on any tour through the Costa de la Luz for its historic centre, friendly people, proximity to Africa and blaze of colour.

This delightful apartment hotel with sea and mountain views is located just eight hundred metres from the beach at Valdevaqueros, a paradise for windsurfing and kitesurfing and its famous dune.

Lush and salty all at once!

Set in an Andalusian cortijo, Las Piñas is a fine example of a successful restoration; a small and welcoming establishment that ensures friendly and pleasant service. The apartments are decorated in warm hues and have all the comforts you could wish for. Privacy and peace between two parks – Los Alcornocales and El Estrecho. It also has a pool and offers horse-riding routes and scuba-diving courses.

Tarifa

Category: Rural Apartments H H No. of rooms: 18

Cortijo Las Piñas CN 340. Km 74,3 11380 Tarifa (Cádiz) T. 956 685 136; 618 053 847 cortijo@cortijolaspinas.es www.cortijolaspinas.es

GPS localization Latitude 36.077303 Longitude -5.687785 Localization on map: C-4 75

Country houses and Cottages

El Aguilón

This cortijo has been converted into a nature-guesthouse, full of plants and palm trees and situated in one of the most beautiful landscapes: on the mountainside of Los Alcornocales Natural Park and just a few kilometres from Bolonia beach, where the Roman remains of Baelo Claudia are to be found. A magical place to wander, go horse-riding and enjoy your free time.

The lounge with its large fireplace, beamed ceiling and handpainted plates is a haven for conversation and reading, while the spacious, warm rooms are modern and tastefully decorated.

It also has a restaurant, a large pool surrounded by orange trees, a Turkish bath and stable for its horses - but most of all it has an air of tranquillity and privacy.

Tarifa

Category: Rural Hotel No. of rooms: 7

Cortijo El Aguilón CN 340. Km 68,3 Facinas 11391 Tarifa (Cádiz) T. 956 687 125 info@elaguilon.com www.elaguilon.com

GPS localization Latitude 36º 07´ 20.33” N Longitude 5º 42´ 15.80” W Localization on map: C-4 76

Country houses and Cottages

Casa La Siesta There are times when luxury, environment, tranquillity and service come together to create a truly unique place. This place is the Casa La Siesta, a hotel inspired by an old hacienda that offers both the charm of olden days with contemporary comfort thanks to its original material and architecture.

A spacious lounge with fireplace offers a toasty refuge in winter, whilst in summer one can enjoy the light of southern climes at its splendid terrace and pool.

A large restaurant and bodega complete this establishment’s attractions. Situated just 10 minutes from Vejer, it is the perfect place from which to explore the region’s wide variety of culture, entertainment and beauty.

Vejer de la Frontera

Category: Rural Hotel No. of rooms: 9

Casa La Siesta Los Parralejos. La Muela 11150 Vejer de la Frontera (Cádiz) T. 956 232 003; 699 619 430 info@casalasiesta.com www.casalasiesta.com

GPS localization Latitude 36º 18.120 N Longitude 5º 58.498 W Localization on map: B-3 77

Country houses and Cottages

Hacienda Buena Suerte

Even the name (the ‘good fortune hacienda’) bodes well for a pleasant stay! Located on the White Towns Route, the Hacienda Buena Suerte is an ideal place for those who love horse-riding or would like to learn - they offer different classes and horse-riding routes through the sierra.

The rooms are spacious and comfortable; the pool is spectacular. In the surrounding area, the hacienda offers the rare chance to enjoy the roaming finca animals freely among the olive groves.

The guesthouse makes its own oil and has an ecological vegetable garden, while the restaurant serves both regional and northern African dishes, such as cous-cous. Wonderful fusion cuisine with French touches.

Villamartín Hacienda Buena Suerte Ctra. Villamartín – Prado del Rey km. 3 11650 Villamartín (Cádiz) T. 956 231 286; 670 644 946 magda-dysli@gmx.de www.hacienda-buena-suerte.de 78

Category: Rural Hotel No. of rooms: 15 GPS localization Latitude 36º 53´ 36.73” N Longitude 5º 33´ 40.59” W Localization on map: D-1

Country houses and Cottages

Hacienda El Rosalejo The entrance to the Hacienda El Rosalego is simply majestic. The space, the ceilings, the period furniture, the floors… the whole effect transports the visitor to a world reminiscent of the Americas.

Commissioned by Agustín de Ahumada, viceroy of Mexico, the building today is a lovely mix of history and contemporary wellbeing: an 18th century palace with 21st century comforts and amenities situated in the foothills of the Cadiz sierra.

The different restorations after its destruction by Napoleon’s troops have succeeded in preserving the original essence. The sumptuous rooms exude elegance.

Its restaurant is one of the best in the region: excellent recipes and a fantastic wine cellar will help you recharge your batteries after excursions to the surrounding white towns.

Villamartín Hacienda El Rosalejo Ctra. Villamartín – Ubrique, km 6.6 11650 Villamartín (Cádiz) T. 956 23 10 00; 630 714 537; 616 49 09 24 ismael@elrosalejo.com www.elrosalejo.com 79

Category: Rural Hotel No. of rooms: 8 GPS localization Latitude 36º 48´ 23.06” N Longitude 5º 35´ 37.32 W Localization on map: D-1

Epílogue

The Real Academia Dictionary for the Spanish Language is very restrained in its definition of charm: it continues to be an elusive, ethereal word, ever shifting, always incomplete like magic or enchantment. But once you put down your cases and fling wide the windows, you will know you have arrived at a hotel of charm.

Of course, defining precisely which accommodation possesses or lacks charm using a unique and objective criterion is still an impossible task.

But one must respond to all those travellers who, instead of seeking large hotels, prefer to stay in character accommodation, which can become a destination in themselves as well as a means of visiting the Cadiz province. The escape, perhaps just for a weekend, of which we all dream.

To start with, not only did this ‘charm’ have to be found inside the hotels, hostels or guesthouses that make up this guide, but also around them. So views of the sea or the countryside or over the old quarter of our towns and cities had to take precedence over a location near the motorways or main transport routes.

Charm can be found in rural houses, but only those that have “a hotel vocation”; those that give you their time, not just a room key.

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We didn’t want anyone to come to a grand rural house and miss the chance of conversation, of the personal touch, of enjoying the attention and hospitality for which the province of Cadiz is rightly famed.

There also had to be charm in the details, which is why our range features establishments that offer higher-quality maintenance and dĂŠcor. Another requirement was that the hotel also had to have a website.

No less important are the legends, the heritage, genuine affection and a touch of originality: an honest formula that satisfies the search for individuality and appeal.

This guide also tries to perform a double function: to support establishments that lack the promotional resources enjoyed by the big hotel chains, and to serve as a business card for independent and character hotels in the province of Cadiz.

This first selection is designed as an initial starting point, so new establishments will be incorporated into future issues. There is plenty of raw material and the will to continue restoring the identity of every town and city in the Cadiz province for the hotel industry’s use.

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Tourist Offices in the Province

DELEGACIÓN PROVINCIAL DE TURISMO Y COMERCIO DE LA JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA Plaza Asdrúbal s/n Ático. Edf. Junta de Andalucía. 11071 CÁDIZ | Tel.: 956 006 360 www.andalucia.org | dpcadiz.ctc@juntadeandalucia.es PATRONATO PROVINCIAL DE TURISMO Plaza de Madrid s/n. Estadio Ramón de Carranza. Fondo Sur. Planta 4ª. C.P. 11011 T 956 807 061 · F 956 214 635 | www.cadizturismo.com · Info@cadizturismo.com

CÁDIZ Ciudad OFICINA DE TURISMO DE LA JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA Avda. Ramón de Carranza s/n T 956 203 191 · otcadiz@andalucia.org www.andalucia.org

CHICLANA DE LA FRONTERA OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO C/ La Plaza, 3. C.P. 11130 T 956 535 969 turismo@chiclana.es www.turismochiclana.com CHIPIONA OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Castillo de Chipiona · Castillo 5 C.P. 11550 T 956 929 065 turismo@aytochipiona.es turismochipiona@gmail.com www.turismochipiona.es

CENTRO DE RECEPCION DE TURISTAS DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE CADIZ Paseo de Canalejas s/n T 956 241 001 info.turismo@cadiz.es · www.cadiz.es ALGECIRAS DELEGACIÓN MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Centro de Cooperación y Congresos Avda. Villanueva s/n. C.P. 11207 T 956 581 413 turismoalgeciras@gmail.com www.ayto-algeciras.es

EL BOSQUE OFICINA DE INFORMACIÓN TURÍSTICA Bajos Plaza de toros , 11 C.P.11670 T 956 727 019 elbosqueturismo@andaluciajunta.es www.elbosquekilometrocero.es

ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Cuesta de Belén, 5. C.P. 11630 T 956 702 264 turismo@arcosdelafrontera.es www.turismoarcos.es

EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARÍA OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Palacio de Aranibar. Plz. Alfonso X El Sabio, 9 (junto al castillo San Marcos) C.P. 11500 T 956 483 714; 956 483 715 turismo@elpuertodesantamaria.es www.turismoelpuerto.com

BARBATE OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Paseo Marítimo, 5. C.P. 11160 T 956 063 613 turismo@barbate.es · www.barbate.es

ESPERA OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Los Toros s/n C.P. 11610 T 956 720 432 turismoespera@gmail.com www.webespera.es

BENALUP - CASAS VIEJAS OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Paterna, 4. C.P. 11190 oficinaturismo@benalupcasasviejas.es T 956 417 733

GRAZALEMA CENTRO DE INFORMACIÓN TURÍSTICA Plaza Asomadero, 3. C.P. 11610 T 956 132 052 www.centrodeinformaciongrazalema.info turismograzalema@gmail.com

BORNOS OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Palacio de los Ribera · Plza. Alcalde José González, 2. C.P. 11640 T 956 728 264 turismodebornos@bornos.es www.bornos.es

JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA OFICINA DE INFORMACIÓN TURÍSTICA Aeropuerto de Jerez T 956 186 808 www.cadizturismo.com oficina.aeropuerto@cadizturismo.com

CONIL DE LA FRONTERA PATRONATO MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Carretera, 1. C.P. 11140 T 956 440 501; 956 440 222 turismo@conil.org · www.turismo.conil.org

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SAN FERNANDO OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Real, 26. C.P.11100 T 956 944 226; 956 944 227 turismo@aytosanfernando.org www.turismosanfernando.org

OFICINA DE INFORMACIÓN TURÍSTICA Plaza del Arenal s/n C.P. 11403 T 956 341 711 956 338 874 · F 956 341 711 turismoinfo@aytojerez.es www.turismojerez.com JEREVISIÓN Recepción e Información Turística C/ Armas, 17 (Frente al torreón del Alcazar) C.P. 11401.

T 956 169 920 609 579 294 www.jerevision.com info@jerevision.com

SANLÚCAR DE BARRAMEDA PATRONATO MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Calzada Duquesa Isabel s/n. C.P.11540 T 956 366 110 sanlucarturismo@gmail.com www.sanlucardebarrameda.es

LA LÍNEA DE LA CONCEPCIÓN OFICINA DE TURISMO DE LA JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA Avenida del Ejercito, esquina con Avda. 20 de Abril s/n. CP.11300 T 608 638 500 otlinea@andalucia.org · www.andalucia.org

SAN ROQUE OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Palacio de los Gobernadores.

C/ Rubín de Celis, 1 C.P. 11360 T 956 694 005, 956 780 106 Ext.: 2340 turismo@sanroque.es www.sanroque.es/turismo

OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Avda. Príncipe de Asturias s/n. C. P.: 11300 T 956 171 998 turismo@lalinea.es www.turismocg.com

SETENIL DE LAS BODEGAS OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Villa, 2. C.P. 11692 T 956 134 261; 659 546 626 turismo@setenil.com www.setenil.com

LOS BARRIOS OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Paseo de la Constitución, 15. C.P. 11370 T 956 582 504 informacionturistica@ayto-losbarrios.es www.losbarrios.es

TARIFA OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Paseo de la Alameda s/n. C.P. 11380 T 956 680 993 · F 956 680 676 turismo@aytotarifa.com www.aytotarifa.com/turismo

MEDINA SIDONIA OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO C/ San Juan s/n. C.P.:11170 T 956 412 404 · oficinadeturismodemedinasidonia@hotmail.es www.medinasidonia.com

UBRIQUE OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Moreno de Mora, 19 A. C.P. 11600 T 956 464 900 ·956 461290 Ext. 1030 www.ayuntamientoubrique.es turismodeubrique@hotmail.com

OLVERA OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Plaza de la Iglesia s/n. C.P. 11690 T 956 120 816 info@turismolvera.es www.turismolvera.es

VEJER DE LA FRONTERA OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Avda. de los Remedios, 2. C.P. 11150 T 956 451 736 oficinaturismovejer@hotmail.com info@turismovejer.es www.turismovejer.es

PRADO DEL REY OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Fuente s/n. C.P. 11690 T 956 724 436 turismo.pradodelrey@dipucadiz.es www.pradodelrey.org

VILLAMARTÍN OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 10 T 956 733 555 culturavillamartin@gmail.com www.villamartin.es

PUERTO REAL OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Plaza Rafael Alberti, 4. C.P. 11510 T 856 213 362 oficina.turismo@puertoreal.es www.turismo.puertoreal.es ROTA FUNDACIÓN MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO Y COMERCIO Castillo de Luna. Cuna, 2. C.P. 11520 T 956 841 352; 956 846 345 turismo@aytorota.es www.turismorota.com

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Accommodation List by Province Locality

Grazalema Hotel Puerta de la Villa.....................17 Pensión Casa de las Piedras............18

ALGECIRAS Hotel Reina Cristina..........................09 Arcos de la Frontera Parador Casa del Corregidor...........10 La Casa de Bóvedas...........................11 La Casa Grande...................................41 Hotel Marqués de Torresoto............42 Hotel El Convento..............................59 Cortijo Mesa de la Plata....................69 Cortijo Barranco.................................70 Hacienda el Santiscal........................71

Jerez de la Frontera La Fonda Barranco.............................19 Hotel Villa de Jerez...........................45 Hotel Bellas Artes..............................46 Palacio Garvey....................................47 Hotel La Casa Grande........................48 Hotel ITC Jerez....................................64 Casa Viña de Alcántara.....................73 Jimena de la Frontera Hostal El Anón....................................20 Casa Rural Las Aves...........................36 Monasterio de San Martín................74

Barbate El Palomar de la Breña......................12 Benalup-Casa Viejas Hotel Utopía........................................31

MEDINA SIDONIA Hotel Medina Sidonia.......................49

Cádiz Hotel Argantonio...............................13 Hospedería Las Cortes de Cádiz................................................32 Hotel Convento Cádiz.......................60

Sanlúcar de Barrameda Palacio de Arizón...............................50 Hospedería FC Medina Sidonia...................................51 Posada de Palacio..............................52

Castellar de la Frontera Hotel La Almoraima...........................61 Castillo de Castellar -H. Alcázar............................................62

Tarifa La Casa Amarilla.................................21 El Escondite del Viento....................22 Posada La Sacristía............................23 Hotel Dos Mares.................................37 La Casa de La Favorita.......................53 Cortijo Las Piñas.................................75 Cortijo El Aguilón...............................76

Chipiona Hotel Playa de Regla.........................43 Conil de la Frontera Casa Alborada.....................................14 Hotel Almadraba Conil.....................33 Hotel La Princesa y el Guisante.......................................34 El Alojado de Velarde........................35

Vejer de la Frontera La Casa del Califa...............................24 Hostal La Botica..................................25 Siete Balcones y un Patio.................26 Hotel V…...............................................54 Convento de San Francisco..............65 Casa La Siesta.....................................77

EL BOSQUE El Vihuelo.............................................72 El Puerto de Santa María Hotel Bodega Real.............................15 Casa Huéspedes Santa María..........16 Palacio San Bartolomé......................44 Monasterio San Miguel.....................63

Villamartín La Antigua Estación...........................27 Hacienda Buena Suerte....................78 Hacienda El Rosalejo.........................79

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