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JAÉN MÁLAGA

Parador Castillo de Santa Catalina This Parador de Málaga-Gibralfaro The views are
impressive hill-top fortress, of the same vintage the prime asset of this parador, set in the peaceful
and style as the Alhambra, now looks benignly gardens of the Gibralfaro far above the bustling
over a pretty valley filled with olive trees. Most port and summer heat of the city. Rooms are
rooms share the view. Some furniture will excite large and comfortable, with their own balconies.
1960s fans, but there are also paintings and Summer dining is on a terrace and the bar, often
tapestries borrowed from the national collection. busy with locals, serves excellent snacks.
N Castillo de Santa Catalina, 23001 Jaén. Map p290 C3. N Monte de Gibralfaro, 29016 Málaga. Map p290 C4.
§ (953) 230000. ` (953) 230930.$ jaen@parador.es § (952) 221902. ` (952) 221904. $ gibralfaro@
0 b,l,d. Rooms 45. z S ∂¢ Never. / AE, DC, parador.es 0 b,l,d. Rooms 38. zS ∂ ¢ Never.
MC, V. ¡¡ / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡
LOJA ORIENT, MALLORCA

La Bobadilla Set like an Andalusian village in its L’Hermitage In the mountainous interior of the
own huge grove of olive trees and Spanish oak, island a 17th-century manor, cloister and new
this is a gem that sets the standards by which annexe cluster together amid citrus groves to
other hotels are measured. Rooms are large, form an appealing hotel. Rooms in the house
lavish, and rich in marble, silk and wood. Extras have bags of character, those in the annexe have
include two pools, a Turkish bath, and two fine modern comforts. There are two snug lounges, a
restaurants supplied from the organic farm. cosy bar, dining room and lovely terrace.
N Finca La Bobadilla, 18300 Loja, Granada. N Carretera Alaro–Bunyola, 07349 Orient, Mallorca. Map
Map p290 C3. § (958) 321861. ` (958) 321810. p289 F5. § (971) 180303. ` (971) 180411. $ info@
$ info@la-bobadilla.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 62. z S÷ hermitage-hotel.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 24. S ÷ ∂
∂ ¢ Occasionally in Jan. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡ ¢ early Nov to early Feb. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡

MORELLA OJÉN
Cardenal Ram Heavy furniture highlights the Refugio de Juanar A comfortable rustic refuge in
character of this 16th-century mansion with its Marbella’s wild hinterland, this hunting lodge
gleaming wood floors, beams and stone arches. offers snug rooms and robust regional cooking.
N Cuesta Suñer 1, 12300 Morella, Castellón. N Sierra Blanca, 29610 Ojén, Málaga. Map p290 C4.
Map p289 C5. § (964) 173085. ` (964) 173218. § (95) 2881000. ` (95) 2881001. $ juanar@sopde.es
$ hotelcardenalram@ctv.es 0 b,l,d. Rooms 19. ¡ 0 b,l,d. Rooms 26. ¡¡
MURCIA ORGIVA
Arco de San Juan The award-winning bold Taray Bedrooms here are huge and modestly
interior is tempered by fine antique furniture and priced. Lovely garden of olives and orange trees,
a traditional façade. Near the cathedral. ideal walking and riding countryside beyond.
N Plaza de Ceballos 10, 30003 Murcia. N Carretera Tablate-Albuñol, 18400 Orgiva, Granada.
Map p291 F3. § (968) 210455. ` (968) 220809. Map p291 D4. § (958) 784525. ` (958) 784531. $
$ info@arcosanjuan.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 100. ¡¡¡ tarayalp@teleline.es 0 b,l,d. Rooms 15. ¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p285