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BENASQUE BOLVIR DE CERDANYA

Hotel Ciria This central family-run hotel is one Torre del Remei Up in the Pyrenean forest,
of the best in the popular skiing area of the Josep María and Loles Boix have created a
Benasque valley. It has excellent facilities, and five-star winner in their stylish BelleEpoque
a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Local lamb and summer palace. Exquisitely decorated with
game dishes are the specialities at the splendid Grecian marble, Italian furniture and Tibetan
restaurant, El Fogaril. The most attractive carpets, it also boasts an exceptional restaurant.
bedrooms are the ones in the eaves. Golf, riding and mountain-climbing nearby.
N Avenida de los Tilos s/n, 22440 Benasque, Huesca. N Camí Reial s/n, 17539 Bolvir de Cerdanya, Gerona.
Map p289 D3. § (974) 551612. ` (974) 551686. Map p289 E3. § (972) 140182. ` (972) 140449.
$ hotelciria@hotelciria.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 44. $ info@torredelrmei.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 21. z ÷
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BILBAO BURGOS

López de Haro Don’t be put off by the somewhat Landa Palace The 1960s realization of a Gothic
severe architecture; inside the old HQ of the fantasy, described variously as charming and
republican newspaper El Liberal lies a hotel that is pretentious. Its origins lie in a 14th-century tower,
both luxurious and vibrant. It is also handy for the bought by a restaurateur, who had it dismantled
Guggenheim Museum. Guests can choose from a and rebuilt on the Madrid road. Around it, he
clubby English-style bar, a salón de té with live built the rest: vaulted pool and dining room,
music and the trendy Club Náutico restaurant. spiral stairs and sumptuous suites.
N Obispo Orueta 2, 48009 Bilbao, Vizcaya. Map p287 N Carretera Madrid km235, 09001 Burgos.
F2. § (94) 4235500. ` (94) 4234500. Map p287 E3. § (947) 257777. ` (947) 264676.
$ lh@hotellopezdeharo.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 53. $ landapal@teleline.es 0 b,l,d. Rooms 36.
z¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡ z ÷ S ∂¢ Never. / MC, V. ¡¡¡¡

BOLVIR DE CERDANYA CAMBADOS
Chalet del Golf On a golf course and popular PT del Albariño Built around a courtyard garden
with enthusiasts, this newish chalet has an with palm trees and a fountain, the parador offers
abundance of wood in snug rooms. cool and relaxed accommodation. Swimming pool.
N Devesa del Golf, 17539 Bolvir de Cerdanya, Gerona. N Paseo de Cervantes s/n, 36630, Cambados,
Map p289 E3. § (972) 884320. ` (972) 884321. Pontevedra. Map p286 A3. § (986) 542250.
$ golf@chaletdelgolf.net 0 b,l,d. Rooms 33. ¡¡¡¡ ` (986) 542068. 0 b,l,d. Rooms 58. ¡¡¡
BURGOS COMILLAS
Méson del Cid On a square opposite the Casal del Castro Grand drawing rooms reflect
cathedral, this literary-themed hotel has been the past of this 17th-century house in a beach
decorated with great style and sensitivity. resort popularized by King Alfonso XII.
N Plaza Santa Maria 8, 09003, Burgos. Map p287 E3. N San Jerónimo, 39520 Comillas, Cantabria.
§ (947) 208715. ` (947) 269460. 0 b,l,d. Rooms 28. Map p287 E2. § (942) 720036. ` (942) 720061. $
¡¡¡ hccastro@infonegocio.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 42. ¡¡
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