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GRANADA HUELVA

Palacio de Santa Inés It is as elegant as its Finca Buenvino Many people are drawn back to
smaller sister, the Carmen de Santa Inés (see page this family home in the Sierra de Aracena. Here,
319), but the ‘palace’ has dark caisson ceilings, a the air is pervaded with the scent of jasmin in
picture-lined gallery and a slightly grander air. summer and woodsmoke in winter. Rooms are
There are also some amazing fresco fragments very pretty and individual, there’s crystal and
attributed to Alejandro Mayner, a disciple of linen at dinner, and a pool with a seemingly
Rafael. Substantial annexe recently added. endless view. Cottages with pools also available.
N Cuesta de Santa Inés 9, 18010 Granada. N Los Marines, 21208 Huelva. Map p290 A3. § (959)
Map p291 D3. § (958) 222362. ` (958) 222465. 124034. ` (959) 501029. $ sam@buenvino.com
$ sinespal@teleline.es 0 b. Rooms 36. z¢ Never. 0 b,l (by request),d. Rooms 4. S∂¢ Aug; Christmas
/ AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡ to New Year. / MC, V. ¡¡¡
GRANADA IBIZA TOWN, IBIZA

Parador San Francisco This immensely popular El Palacio At the top of a maze of steep streets
14th-century former convent in the Alhambra’s lined with bougainvillea-clad houses, this classic
gardens is still a place of tranquillity. This is partly mansion with an enclosed courtyard garden has
thanks to the superb views over the Generalife, been transformed into a paradise for film buffs.
the Albaicín and the snowy peaks of the Sierra The bar has posters and other movie memorabilia,
Nevada. Inside, wooden saints stand in alcoves and every gorgeous room or suite is dedicated to
between finely furnished galleries. Book early. a star – Garbo, Bogart, Monroe, James Dean.
N Real de la Alhambra, 18009 Granada. Map p291 D3. N Calle de la Conquista 2, 07800 Ibiza.
§ (958) 221440. ` (958) 222264. $ granada@ Map p289 E5. § (971) 301478. ` (971) 391581.
parador.es 0 b,l,d. Rooms 36. z∂¢ Never. / AE, $ etienne@ctv.es 0 b. Rooms 8. z ∂¢ Nov to Mar.
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LA HERRADURA MOJÁCAR
Los Fenicios In one of the Costa del Sol’s least Mamabel’s Lovingly run by Isabel Aznar and
built-up resorts, this hotel stands out from the Jean Marie Rath, both lovers of art and antiquities.
crowd for its unusual architecture and unique lift. Sea views from terraces; delicious food.
N Paseo Andrés Segovia, 18697 La Herradura, Granada. N Embajadores 5, 04638Mojácar, Almería. Map p291 E4.
Map p290 C4. § (958) 827900. ` (958) 827910. $ § ` (9504) 72448. $ mamabel2@indalmedia.com
sol.los.fenicios@solmelia.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 42. ¡¡¡ 0 b,d. Rooms 9. ¡¡
MIJAS MORAIRA
Club Puerta del Sol Sporty types will enjoy the Swiss Hotel Moraira Exclusivity is the byword at
tennis, pool and gym; others will love the views this estate of smart villas set back from the sea.
and garden of this chic horseshoe-shaped hotel. Lavish rooms, large pool.
N Carretera Fuengirola-Mijas, 29650 Mijas, Málaga. Map N Urbanización Club Moraira, 03724, Alicante.
p290 C4. § (95) 2486400. ` (95) 2485462. $ reservas@ Map p291 F2. § (96) 5747104. ` (96) 5747074.
hotelclubpuertadelsol.com 0 b,d. Rooms 130. ¡¡ $ brapahotel@telefonica.net 0 b. Rooms 25. ¡¡¡