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QUIJAS SALLENT DE GÁLLEGO

Hostería de Quijas The garden in which this Almud Mariano Martín de Cáceres and his wife,
17th- to 18th-century former palace is set has been María José, have converted an old stable block
well cared for over the past two centuries. Inside into a village B&B with exquisite taste. He is an
are antiques and uncovered stonework, with architect and she has a passion for antiques. Her
wooden beams and pillars in the dining room. finds and family heirlooms fill the beautifully
The whole place is a haven of peace and quiet – decorated yet homely rooms. A night here feels
especially if you have a room on the garden side. more like staying with friends than in a hotel.
N Barrio Binueva s/n, 39590 Quijas, Cantabria. N Espadilla 3, 22640 Sallent de Gállego, Huesca.
Map p287 E2. § (942) 820833. ` (942) 838050. Map p288 C2. §` (974) 488540.
$ quijas@terra.es 0 b,l,d. Rooms 19. S ∂ $ hotel_almud@ctv.es 0 b,d. Rooms 10. ¢ Never.
¢ 15 Dec to 24 Jan. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡ / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡
S’AGARÓ SAN SEBASTIÁN (DONOSTIA)

Hostal de la Gavina With two fine Costa Brava Maria Cristina This grand hotel is a picture
beaches on view from its perch on a promontory, of elegance with its Louis XV and belle époque
this private palace has gradually become a public public rooms, yet the Maria Cristina is bang up
one. Wall-to-wall antiques include exquisite to date behind the scenes. Bedrooms are light,
tapestries, and each room has a different style. fresh and meticulously kept. The stone-columned
The cuisine skilfully marries seafood with the best ‘Easo’ restaurant serves excellent Basque
of local produce. New health spa. specialities. Pool under construction.
N Plaza de la Rosaleda, 17248 S’Agaró, Gerona. N Oquendo 1, 20004 San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa.
Map p289 F3. § (972) 321100. ` (972) 321573. Map p288 B2. § (943) 437600. ` (943) 437676.
$ gavina@lagavina.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 74. zS ÷ $ hmc@westin.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 136. z
∂¢ mid-Oct to Easter. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡ ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡

SITGES SOS DEL REY CATÓLICO
Capri Pictures and antiques fill this cheerful Parador Turístico Sos del Rey Católico
family-run hotel, 500m from beach. Pool. Slightly Modern, rustic style in a captivating hill village.
cheaper sister hotel (Veracruz) over the road. N Arquitecto Sainz de Vicuña 1, 50680 Sos del Rey
N 13–15 Avenida Sofia, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona. Católico, Zaragoza. Map p288 B3. § (948) 888011.
Map p289 E4. § (93) 8110267. ` (93) 8945188. ` (948) 888100. $ sos@parador.es 0 b,l,d.
$ info@grup-carbonell.com 0 b. Rooms 30. ¡¡¡ Rooms 66. ¡¡
SITGES TARAMUNDI
La Santa Maria Refreshingly unpretentious hotel La Rectoral In remote, spectacular country,
with two seafront restaurants, invariably packed. this attractive 18th-century stone house adheres
Accommodation is clean, pleasant and simple. to regional traditions in decoration and cooking.
N Pg. de la Ribera 52, 08870 Sitges. Map p289 E4. N 33775 Taramundi, Asturias. Map p286 C2. § (98)
§ (93) 8940999. ` (93) 8947871. $ info@lasanta 5646767. ` (98) 5646777. $ larectoral@infonegocio.com
maria.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 63. ¡¡ 0 b,l,d. Rooms 18. ¡¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p285