Sun, beach, golf and spa: wonderland
Kissed by the sun, with spectacular beaches, a country whose restaurants set the standard in much of the world, it has resorts with a Spanish accent blessed by the best seals of quality.
"Golf? Private villas? Gastronomy? Marinas? Spa? Examining and comparing the excellent Spanish holiday sanctuaries, the conclusion is clear: they are at the cutting edge and compete successfully on what is difficult ground: that of supreme quality. These are some of the resorts that maintain Spain at the head of international luxury stays.
Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora
Southern Tenerife (Canary Islands)
A regular on the lists of the best holiday complexes in the world. To immerse yourself in real luxury you have to ask for one of its ""Red Level"" category suites or villas with sea view, with premium service and preferential access to the enormous Yhi spa, among other privileges. Special arrangements for families and a wide range of open-air activities and courses including golf, sailing, cookery and even dancing.
Hotel Almenara
Sotogrande (Cadiz)
The jewel in the crown of the Luxury Resorts line of NH in Sotogrande, located on a golf course bathed in green and the blue of the sea, it integrates its rooms and suites into the landscape. Its wellness programmes (Health Experience and the Elysium spa) can turn your holidays into a rebirth of body and spirit. Golf school and course (27 holes), tennis, horse riding and water sports.
Barceló Asia Gardens
Alicante
An Asian island within the Terra Mítica park. Based on the Thai aesthetic and the cult of the body, it has a splendid oriental spa and an enviable list of treatments. They organise yoga and pilates classes and children have a mini-club with monitors. Swimming pools, restaurants, 2 golf courses right by the hotel and another 4 half an hour away.
Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso
Meloneras (Gran Canaria)
The stately Canary architecture, with its facades of hanging balconies, inspires this complex. Bright rooms, 5 restaurants and numerous bars. Its spa wellness centre is specialised in sea water treatment (thalassotherapy).
Hotel Montiboli
Villajoyosa (Alicante)
A complex perched on a hill facing the sea, with a host of intimate corners, and all the facilities a demanding traveller could imagine, including a wellness space, a secluded cove and gastronomy to die for.
Gran Meliá Volcán Lanzarote
Lanzarote (Canary Islands)
Designed as a fishing village, the detailed care and attention, above all in the ""royal"" rooms and suites, will leave you open-mouthed: butler service, pillow menu, iPod, free access to the spa, aromatherapy… Nautical sports at the Rubicón Marina.
La Manga Club
Cartagena (Murcia)
Recognised as the best golf complex in Europe. Sports classes (golf, tennis and football) for adults and children and spa facilities that make this enclave by the sea the perfect place for a first-class family holiday."
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Published in Tourist and Adventure Travels by Malena Mangas on 15/07/2010
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