Andalucia, Spain
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| Seville, Granada, Cordoba,
Cádiz – just the very mention of these quintessential
Andalucian cities conjures images of what most people imagine
the ‘real’ Spain to be like.White-washed villages,
colourful fiestas and festivals, sensuous flamenco, Moorish
palaces, midnight tapas, sherry from Jerez. But there’s
more to Andalucia than just the images portrayed on so many
travel posters. There are also the hidden gems, the unspoilt
corners of a region of Spain roughly the size of Wales. Travel
One’s gem is Mijas, one of Andalucia’s prettiest villages,
situated in the hills to the north of Fuengirola – less
than a 20 minute drive from the coast but a totally different
world. Here, in beautiful scenery, you would be forgiven for
thinking you are a million miles from the bright lights and
jet-setters of Marbella, Puerto Banus and the rest of Spain’s
Costa del Sol. The pace is gentle, the air scented with bougainvillaea,
there’s woodsmoke, gastronomic aromas, pretty little whitewashed
houses, bright flowers and plants, and always a friendly ‘buenos
dias’ from your Andalucian hosts. This, most definitely,
is the ‘real’ Spain. |
| The delightful 4 star Hotel
Mijas is, without doubt, one of the most attractive in our programme.
The views from the hotel’s picturesque terrace are, quite
simply, stunning whilst the overall ambience is one of total
relaxation. Although the hotel was, quite recently, refurbished
it still retains its traditional, elegant décor and warmAndalucian
welcome and has a reputation for being very well run and managed.
The attractive gardens, with fruit trees, shrubs and flowers,
are a haven of peace for sunbathing and reading whilst the more
energetic can enjoy a swim in the inviting pool or, perhaps,
a workout in the gym.The hotel boasts a restaurant, a health
& beauty club (sauna, massage, jet-tub and hairdresser),
a bar, lounge and laundry service. All the airconditioned bedrooms
have a private bath/sh/wc (with hairdryer), satellite TV, telephone,
mini-bar and either balcony or terrace. The centre of Mijas,
with a good selection of bars, restaurants, shops and local
handicraft specialists, is just 600m away whilst the stop for
local buses to Fuengirola, on the coast, is just a short stroll
from the hotel. A really lovely hotel in a lovely location. |
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| Resort information. |
| Meal basis: half board |
| Resort representative |
| Welcome meeting |
| Optional excursion programme (see page
9) |
| Hotel telephone: 00 34 952 485800 |
| Weekly Sunday flights |
| Transfer time from Malaga airport – approx. 45 mins. |
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