Benalmadena Puerto Marina

The Westin Palace Madrid Hotel

The 1912 palatial hotel was built on the former site of the palace of the Duke and Duchess of Medinaceli. A string of famous guests have stayed here from Salvador Dali to novelist Isabel Allende and movie director Richard Attenborough, but well-heeled business travelers tend to dominate. The entrance hall, decorated with murals of Italian [...]

Estepona Gran Hotel Playabella

The Playahoteles hotel chain is present on the Costa del Sol through Gran Playabella Hotel, one of the group’s best establishments. All the guestrooms have king size beds, round bathtub, shower enclosure, satellite TV, balcony, air conditioner, heater, safe box, etc. The suites afford magnificent views of the sea and guests can access a private [...]

Gran Hotel Melia Don Pepe, Marbella

Sol Meliá, a worldwide leader in holiday travel, is a hotel chain with 50 years’ experience. Its 350 hotels are located in more than 30 countries, and the Meliá Don Pepe is undoubtedly one of its finest. Completely renovated in 2004, this luxury hotel is an oceanfront property, situated on the sea promenade, only 500 [...]

Things to do in Gibraltar

Gibraltar is situated at the narrow entrance to the Mediterranean Sea on one side of the well-known Straits of Gibraltar. Across the water a dozen miles away lies Northern Africa. Far from a mere geological outcropping, the city is a fascinating mixture of Spanish and British culture. The Rock of Gibraltar, of course, is famous. [...]

Cable car trip to Mount Teide

Chances are that you might have traveled on a cable car before, but watch out for the difference when you opt for the cable car trip to Mount Tiede. This is unquestionable one of the most breathtaking rides in the world. Your journey begins at a height of 2,356 meters above sea level and ends [...]

Granada Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens tour

Take a trip to Granada and the Alhambra Palace, one of the most beautiful architectural marvels in the world, on a day tour from the Costa del Sol. Granada is home to two of Spain’s best-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the gardens of the Generalife and the exquisite Moorish architecture of the Alhambra Palace. After [...]