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Holidays by theme

Search here for a themed holiday such as a touring holiday, a suggested two centre holiday, holidays with travel themes such as rail or self-drive, or ideas for families, honeymoons and special occasions.

Holidays by special interest

Search here if you are looking for, for example, an art and architecture tour, a wine-tasting holiday, a golf break. Many more special interest holidays in Spain to be discovered here.

Holidays by feature

Search here for a special featured holiday that might be with a seasonal angle such as New Year, or including visits to fiestas, feasts and exhibitions. Combined early booking and special offer ideas will be found here too.

Then once you have had a look, speak to us and let us guide you using our knowledge and experience of the country.

Luxury holidays to Spain: luxury hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays

Luxury holidays to Spain from Expressions Holidays. We have 30 years’ experience in offering luxury, tailor-made holidays for individuals featuring a personal selection of luxurious hotels, full of regional and local charm and character, which offer exceptionally high standards of comfort, service, facilities and cuisine. Many of our personally selected luxury hotels are among the most acclaimed in Spain; others are full of rustic local Spanish character and charm and we offer a number of Paradores in historic buildings throughout the country.


Spanish Expressions offers tailor-made luxury holidays to regions throughout Spain, from Galicia to Andalucia, including Castille and Aragon at the heart of Spain, but also the Balearics and the Canaries. With Spanish Expressions you can visit popular regions and resorts such as Andalucia with its historic cities of Granada and Seville, its ‘pueblos blancos’ behind the coast and also the coast itself from Malaga to Cadiz. We also offer you many, many less well-known regions such as Asturias, Extremadura and the Basque Country.


An increasingly important feature of Spanish Expressions which reflects our specialist knowledge and expertise in Spain is our range of special interest holidays, which might be golf or spa, constructing an itinerary for clients wanting to find wild flowers in Lanzarote in Spring, exploring the wineries and wine tasting in Rioja and the Duero valley, following the ancient historical tracks and paths from north to south and east to west across Spain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Several, and we're glad you've asked. The north of Spain — what we call Green Spain — is consistently the revelation for clients who assumed they'd exhausted the country. Cantabria and Asturias offer a coastline that rivals anything in northern Europe, backed by the extraordinary peaks of the Picos de Europa, and the food and cider culture of Asturias is entirely its own thing. Galicia — rainy, Celtic, dramatic — culminates in Santiago de Compostela, one of the great medieval cities of Europe. Extremadura is perhaps the most undervisited region of all: its Renaissance towns of Trujillo, Cáceres and Mérida are extraordinarily preserved and almost entirely uncommercialised. The Heart of Spain — Castile, La Mancha, Salamanca — rewards those who want to understand the country at a deeper level. And the Canary Islands, beyond the resort strip, contain landscapes of volcanic strangeness and beauty quite unlike anywhere else in Europe, particularly La Palma and El Hierro. Tell us what you've seen and we'll tell you what you haven't.
The Parador network is one of the genuinely great ideas in European tourism, and for the right traveller — which your audience almost certainly is — they are often among the most memorable stays in Spain. They are state-owned hotels, formally star-rated, housed in converted historic buildings: former monasteries, convents, Renaissance palaces, Moorish fortresses, medieval castles. The Parador de Granada sits within the walls of the Alhambra itself — there is no closer you can get to one of the world's great monuments. The Parador de Ronda occupies a former town hall on the lip of the gorge. The Paradores in Extremadura — Trujillo, Cáceres, Jarandilla — are quartered in some of the finest buildings of 16th-century Spain. Quality varies and knowing which ones genuinely deliver — and which to combine for a touring itinerary — is exactly where we add value. We feature Paradores throughout our programme alongside privately-owned hotels, and we'll advise on the right combination for what you're looking for.
With thirty years of experience and a team that visits regularly, which is the honest answer. The Basque Country remains the most concentrated area of serious cooking in Europe — San Sebastián and Bilbao between them hold a remarkable number of Michelin stars, and the pintxos culture of the old town in San Sebastián is something that rewards several evenings of unhurried exploration. Beyond the Basque Country, Andalusia's food at its best — fresh seafood, jamón from the Jabugo dehesas, sherry pairings at a serious bodega in Jerez — is entirely different from the tourist coast version of the same cuisine. Our food and wine holidays in both Andalusia and the Heart of Spain are built around access to producers and experiences that go well beyond a restaurant reservation: sherry bodega visits, olive oil tastings, cookery sessions, wine estate stays. We know which restaurants justify the journey and which hotels have kitchens that are genuinely part of the experience — and we're frank about both.
More realistic than most people assume, and for certain journeys genuinely superior. Spain's high-speed AVE network is impressive — Madrid to Seville takes under two and a half hours, Madrid to Barcelona just over three — and the experience of arriving in a city centre rather than an out-of-town airport is one that our rail clients consistently appreciate. For the north, we offer two extraordinary luxury train journeys: the Transcantábrico, which travels the length of the Green Coast from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela over nine nights, and the Costa Verde Express, a shorter version of the same route. Both are all-inclusive, combining on-board accommodation with daily excursions, and they represent a completely different way of experiencing northern Spain. For touring Andalusia's cities, rail is often preferable to driving — Granada, Seville, Córdoba and Ronda are better arrived at by train or transfer than negotiated by hire car. Driving, on the other hand, remains the right choice for the countryside, Extremadura, the Basque hinterland and anywhere that rewards exploration at your own pace. We'll advise which suits each itinerary.
uncrowded and harvest-golden — the vendimia (grape harvest) is underway, the light is extraordinary and the major monuments are walkable without the pressure of peak season crowds. Spring in the south means wild flowers across Extremadura and the Alpujarras, migrating birds along the Atlantic coast, and Seville in April during Semana Santa — one of the most visually dramatic festivals anywhere in Europe, though one that requires careful planning and early hotel booking, which is where we earn our keep. The north and the Canary Islands work differently: Galicia and Cantabria are best from May to September, while Lanzarote and the Canaries are genuinely excellent between November and March, offering reliable warmth when the mainland is cold. The Canaries in winter are not a compromise — for the right client, particularly those interested in the volcanic interior or the island-hopping of the western islands, they are the main event.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a variety of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to Spain and within Spain, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries with own-car and private transfers

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday
● Financial protection with our ATOL (3076) for all holidays including a flight and AFPS (6104) for all non-air holidays

Call us on 01392 441245

Luxury holidays to Spain: luxury hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays

Whilst it’s obvious to us at Spanish Expressions and to our many regular clients, it’s worth explaining, if you are a newcomer to our site and our programme of luxury hotel holidays, what our holidays are all about and how they work. Our holidays are tailor-made package holidays that include several elements such as hotel accommodation, transport to Spain, transport within Spain and perhaps special arrangements such as pre-booked sightseeing, entrance tickets, cookery courses, spa treatments or wine-tasting. Expressions Holidays provides a framework for flexibility, personal requirements and individual arrangements. Everything we offer on this website and in our brochure can be booked as it is, or usually customised at the request of clients. This might mean adding extra nights, reducing nights from suggestions, upgrading room types and including special arrangements. Ideally, once you have had a look at our holiday ideas, we speak to you about what you are looking for, so that we can then put together the ‘package’ for you, creating a day by day itinerary and a price, along with upgrade and downgrade options. We find it most productive for us and our clients if we talk through the quotation, explain the day by day details and the pricing options. Then you have the full facts available in order to make your decision.

Our hotels

Each hotel featured by Spanish Expressions has been personally selected to deliver exceptionally high standards of comfort, service and cuisine. Many of our luxury hotels are among the most highly acclaimed in the whole of Spain. Some have more local or rustic charm and character, but all are authentic and typical of their region. Although most of our portfolio of hotels tend to be 4-or 5-star hotels, each hotel has unique qualities and an authentic individuality and we can offer you all the Paradores in Spain and the islands. We offer you a choice of room types at each hotel, so whilst the sample prices we quote are usually just based on a standard or entry-level room, we can offer you upgraded rooms, junior suites and suites. Really according to the variety of rooms each hotel has. In Spain, we almost always include bed and breakfast in the basic holiday price but if the hotel offers half board then we can offer you half board at a supplement. We know the hotels we work with and we have built up an experience of them over the years. We send our Spanish sales team to Spain on a regular basis to visit new regions and to revisit old ones. Let us share this knowledge with you can guide you in your choice of holiday hotel.

Travel

Spain can be reached in about two hours by air or in almost 24 hours by boat and once in Spain distances are considerable with Bilbao in the north to Algeciras in the south covering about 1000 kms. The travel options we offer reflect the diversity possible for holidays to Spain. Travel can be by air, by train, by own car, with hire-cars, with private transfers, and by local ferry in the Canaries for example. Again, the choice is yours. You choose your departure date, method of transport, duration and number of stays in hotels.

By air

We include British Airways flights from London in the basic holiday price but we can book other airlines for you if the route is more appropriate. Easyjet and Flybe are the most popular airlines in addition to British Airways but there are also charter flights from regional airports that we can book for you too. With British Airways we can offer you Club Europe as an option. Many of our holidays will involve flying into one airport and out of another.

By rail

Rail travel to Spain is an increasingly popular option because it is a great way to see the countryside and to cover long distances in relatively short times. You can travel all the way from the UK to Spain by taking the Eurostar to Paris, then continuing onwards by high-speed train via Catalonia or the Basque Country. It will be necessary to stay overnight in Barcelona or San Sebastian before travelling to your final destination, or you might choose to break your journey in Paris or another French town or city. High-speed AVE trains link Spain’s major cities, facilitating travel between regions.

By own car

It is very easy to travel by ferry to northern Spain with your own car. Brittany Ferries offers a weekly ferry service from Plymouth to Santander (journey time around 20 hours), twice weekly ferries from Portsmouth to Bilbao (journey time around 24 hours) and twice weekly ferries from Portsmouth to Santander (journey time around 24 hours).

Hire-car

A hire-car is an absolute necessity for many of our holidays as without one the transfer is long and expensive and you need to be able to get out and about whilst at your holiday destination. Using a hire-car is a very cost-effective and convenient means of getting from the airport to your hotel and back, and also allows you to explore the area during the course of your stay. We work with Avis in Spain.

Private transfers

We organise private car transfers for many of our clients. A transfer is particularly appropriate for destinations that are a single centre, perhaps on the coast and not too far from the airport.

Local ferries

It is also possible to travel between destinations by ferry, particularly in the Canary Islands where several ferry companies run regular services between islands.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a variety of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to Spain and within Spain, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries with own-car and private transfers

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday
● Financial protection with our ATOL (3076) for all holidays including a flight and AFPS (6104) for all non-air holidays

Call us on 01392 441245

Luxury holidays to Spain: luxury hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays

Luxury holidays to Spain with Expressions will show you that Spain is a passionate and dynamic country with extraordinary variety in its scenery, culture, cuisine, climate and language. Think of the fusion of hundreds of years of history with influences from the Celts and Romans, through to the Moors, the Catholic Monarchs, the Napoleonic Wars and more recently the Spanish Civil War, General Franco and then the emergence of a European democracy. Overlay this rich historical tapestry with the delights of the experiences of current-day Spain: golden beaches, seductive flamenco dancing, dramatic bullfights, extravagant festivals and mouth-watering tapas and paella. You have an extraordinary holiday land where you can relax, explore, enrich and enjoy.

Regions of Spain

Once a divided land of rival kingdoms, the country today retains a fascinating diversity of language and culture, cuisine and art, with a journey of just a few hours taking you through scenes of total contrast. From its Roman relics to Muslim palaces, from baroque cathedrals to Modernista constructions, the country is strewn with artistic and architectural treasures.
Spain's old urban centres – spurred on by more than 30 years of democracy and rapid economic development – are a treasure trove of architectural jewels, with Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque churches, Moorish fortresses and Renaissance palaces. Here, an army of local and international architects has left a slew of daring signature buildings in Barcelona, Bilbao and Madrid. Away from the exhilarating cities – where dinner rarely starts before 9pm, and nights go on long into the early hours – Spain’s beaches form an irresistible part of Spain’s holiday offering, whether it’s the classic sun, sea, sand and water-sports resorts of the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol, or the quieter, rugged delights of the Costa Brava. However, while coastal and island holidays remain extremely popular, many visitors are also turning inland to countryside which is littered with medieval towns and hilltop castles, wild, windswept coasts and whitewashed villages virtually unchanged in centuries. Mountainous national parks offer stunning hiking in alpine environments, while the north coast offers rolling green hills, huddled fishing villages and isolated sandy coves.

Country facts

Capital

Madrid

Airports

The international airports we use most frequently with our holidays are Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Seville, Granada, Santiago de Compostela, Bilbao, Valencia, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife South and the other airports on each of the Canary Islands.

Currency

Euro

Size

195,000 sq miles

Population

46 million

Average temperature

Climate varies dramatically from region to region, with the meseta (high tableland of central Spain), Ebro basin and Andalusia scorching in summer (up to 45 degrees Centigrade), cold and dry in winter. The Mediterranean coast and Balearic Islands get a little more rain than Madrid, and the south can be even hotter in summer. The Mediterranean, particularly around Alicante, also provides Spain’s warmest waters (reaching 27°C or so in August). Barcelona’s weather is typical of the coast – milder than in inland cities but more humid.

National holidays in Spain

Some tourist attractions as well as banks etc may close on the following days:
1 January
Good Friday
1 May (Labour Day)
15 August (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
12 October
1 November (All Saints)
6 December (Constitution Day)
Christmas Day
There are numerous local feast days that can affect conditions locally. In addition to the above days, museums are often closed on Mondays in Spain.

Unmissable holiday experiences in Spain

Parador hotels, housed in converted historic buildings, from monasteries and palaces to fortresses and convents; Gaudi’s iconic architecture and the Gothic quarter in Barcelona, where La Boqueria, the city’s colourful market, is also an absolute essential; the Guggenheim museums in Bilbao and Madrid; El Classico, one of the fiercest sporting rivalries on the planet, when Real Madrid take on Barcelona; the Semana Santa Easter celebrations in Granada and Seville; Granada’s remarkable 800-year old Moorish architecture, including of course, the Alhambra Palace; eating tapas in village and town squares, watching the world go by; the Balearic Islands, from the spectacular Cap Formentor on Majorca’s northwest, along with Majorca’s wonderful beaches and medieval towns of Pollenca, Soller and Deya, to the crystal coves of Menorca and buzzing Ibiza; the guaranteed winter sun and surreal volcanic interior of Lanzarote, along with the other Canary Islands; hillwalking in the Pyrenees, with mountain refuges and village restaurants serving fabulous rustic boar stews washed down with home-made reds; San Sebastian, an elegant Basque city on a crescent beach; Seville, the Andalusian capital, home of flamenco and mesmerising festival parades; Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia, super coastal scenery and wilderness; the lovely hamlets of the Alpujarras in the Sierra Nevadas; the stage-set, stunning 16th century towns of Extremadura; Toledo, homeland of El Greco, with a fascinating medieval old town in heart of Castilla; Santiago de Compostela, a stunning medieval city that marks the end of a centuries’ old pilgrimage; Picos de Europa, towering above the beach-studded Asturian coast; Cuenca, with its ‘hanging houses’, seemingly dangling from the clifftops of this UNESCO-protected mediaeval town.

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Multi-coloured mosaic of the Parc Guell in Barcelona

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Parador de Ronda Andalucia exterior cliffside hotel city countryside in background

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Traditional white windmills with conical roofs in arid landscape of La Mancha

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Equestrian statue in bronze with orange facade to buildings lining the arcaded square of the Plaza Mayor in Madrid

ANDALUSIA CULTURAL CITIES AND MADRID

FLY-RAIL TOURING HOLIDAY. 7-night luxury holiday to Madrid for 1 night, then train visiting the cultural cities of Andalusia: Granada, Cordoba and Seville, staying in luxury hotels. From £2,770 per person.
Rugged grey peaks with clouds and stone huts with red tiled roofs in foreground in the Picos de Europa

WALKING HOLIDAY IN THE PICOS DE EUROPA

7-night luxury walking holiday for individuals in the Picos de Europa in northern Spain staying at the Parador de Fuente De. From about £1,285 per person including half board.
Ornate staircase with arches of building at the Plaza de Espana in Seville

A GRAND TOUR OF SPAIN

FLY-DRIVE AND TRAIN 14-night grand tour of Spain staying in 9 places from Andalusia to Barcelona, to Madrid, San Sebastian and along the Saint James way ending in Santiago de Compostela. From £3,630 per person.
Hacienda Zorita Heart of Spain wine and cheese

FOOD AND WINE HOLIDAY IN THE HEART OF SPAIN

5-night food and wine luxury holiday at the 5-star Hacienda Zorita near Salamanca in central Spain. Dinner with wine, wine-tasting and olive or wine spa treatment included. From £1,850 per person.
Tree with oranges in Andalusia

FOOD AND WINE HOLIDAY IN ANDALUSIA

5-night food and wine luxury holiday at the family-owned country retreat in Andalusia. Included are sherry bodega visits, wine and olive oil tasting, visit to a local farm and a cookery lesson. From £2,640 per person.
Pink flowers in foreground and church spire and stone houses with terraced gardens at Valldemossa

MALLORCA SCENIC AND CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

FLY-DRIVE 10-night luxury holiday of Mallorca, visiting the capital, the countryside, artistic villages, the fishing ports, beaches and nature reserves. From £4,585 per person.
Galleried houses with balconies of pot plants all painted different colours in Santa Cruz de la Palma

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FLY-DRIVE 12-night island hopping touring holiday of the Western Canaries. From Tenerife you visit La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro, staying in boutique hotels. From £3,560 per person.
Gran Hotel Bahia Del Duque Tenerife beach aerial view swimming pools and trees

ACTIVE FAMILY HOLIDAY IN TENERIFE

7-night family holiday in a 5-star beach resort with a range of activities on land and water plus a wide choice of family accommodation. From £7,200 for two adults and two children under 12.
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FLY-RAIL 9-night luxury touring holiday from Galicia to Lisbon including stays in Santiago de Compostela, Porto and Coimbra. From £2,400 per person.
Old stone bridge over small river with rocks below and cliffs behind in the Sierra de Gredos Extremadura

ALONG THE SILVER WAY IN SPAIN TOUR

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The square shaped Alcazar of Toledo on hill top above city fortifications

FROM MADRID TO TOLEDO AND ANDALUSIA FLY-DRIVE TOUR

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Oranges on tree with autumn leaves behind and then white baroque church with bell and cross of Carmen in Cadiz

THE HIDDEN CHARMS OF ANDALUSIA TOUR

FLY-DRIVE 9-night luxury touring holiday of Andalusia staying in four places in white-washed mountain villages, on the coast overlooking the Bay of Cadiz, and on a country estate near Seville. From £2,500 per person.
White washed houses in Ronda perched on the edge of the cliff

THE WHITE VILLAGES OF ANDALUSIA TOUR

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Multi-coloured tall and narrow houses in the casco viejo of Bilbao

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Stripes of yellow and red to represent the Catanlonian flag with straw

CATALAN MOUNTAINS AND COAST DISCOVERY TOUR

FLY-DRIVE 8-night holiday discovering the diverse scenery of Spanish Catalonia, including Barcelona, the mountains of the Pyrenees and the rugged Costa Brava. From £3,200 per person.
Tall 19th century houses white and yellow with balconies in La Gran Via in Madrid

SPANISH ART AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR

FLY-RAIL 8-night luxury holiday with a focus on Spanish art and architecture including stays in Madrid, Bilbao and Barcelona. Stay in luxury hotels, travel by air and rail in Spain. From £2,640 per person.
Black sand beach with white houses on land near Los Llanos de Aridane on La Palma in the Canaries

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FLY-DRIVE 7-night Canary islands two centre holiday combining Tenerife and La Palma. From £3,180 per person.
Sailing boats on blue sea in front of small island in bay with yellow sand beach in background at San Sebastian

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FLY-DRIVE 10-night luxury touring holiday of north-eastern Spain, including the Spanish Basque Country, La Rioja, Aragon and Catalonia staying on the coast and in the country, as well in the ancient city of Lleida. From £2,960 per person.
Narrow houses on the beach lined with palms painted bright colours with shutters at Villajoyosa near Alicante

FROM COSTA BLANCA TO CATALONIA BY TRAIN TOURING HOLIDAY

FLY-RAIL 10-night touring holiday of the eastern Spanish coast including Alicante, Valencia, Girona and Barcelona. From £2,580 per person.
Scallop shells, pink and white, in a basket with some mussels in Galicia

FOLLOW THE WAY OF ST JAMES SPANISH FLY-DRIVE TOUR

FLY-DRIVE 10-night holiday following the Way of Saint James along northern Spain from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela. From £2,220 per person.
Wooded valley below mountains with snow on tops in the Picos de Europa in Cantabria

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SELF-DRIVE 12-night self-drive luxury touring holiday of northern, Green Spain, including Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia staying on the coast and in the mountains, and in Santiago de Compostela and Leon. From £3,300 per person.
Sweep of golden sand beach with cliffs and headland in distance at Llanes in Asturias

BILBAO AND ASTURIAS TWO CENTRE HOLIDAY

6-night two-centre fly-drive holiday combining a stay in the Basque city of Bilbao and a country hotel near the coast of Asturias, for beaches and fishing villages. From £1,840 per person.
Row of white and black windmills on sandy bank

CASTLES, PALACES AND WINDMILLS OF SPANISH CASTILE

FLY-DRIVE 7-night luxury holiday to Spain visiting the castles, palaces and windmills of Madrid and central Spain including Don Quixote’s La Mancha. Stay in historic hotels and paradores. From £1,920 per person.
River in foreground with the square shape of the alcazar of Toledo on the hilltop above the city

MADRID AND HEART OF SPAIN BY RAIL

FLY-RAIL 12-night luxury touring holiday of central Spain, including Madrid, Castile la Mancha and Extremadura staying in historic cities off-the-beaten-track. From £2,530 per person.
Entrance to Toledo cathedral with three doors of stone with intricate carvings

SPANISH EXTREMADURA HISTORY AND HERITAGE TOUR

FLY-DRIVE 9-night luxury touring holiday to the Spanish Extremadura, historic central region of Spain. Discover the heritage staying in five historic parador hotels. From £2,700 per person.
Hacienda Zorita Heart of Spain landscape hotel building trees countryside surrounds

MADRID AND SALAMANCA TWO CENTRE HOLIDAY

6-night two-centre fly-drive holiday combining a stay in Madrid and a stay on a country estate near Salamanca, renowned for its wine and olives. From £1,850 per person.
The spires and front of the Cathedral of Le Seu flanked by palm trees in Palma Mallorca

CITY OF VALENCIA AND ISLAND OF MALLORCA FLY-DRIVE TOUR

FLY-DRIVE 9-night luxury touring holiday of Valencia and Mallorca including coast, countryside and culture. From £2,710 per person.
Baskets and crates of oranges with some greenery in Mallorca

MALLORCA COAST, COUNTRY AND MOUNTAINS FLY-DRIVE TOUR

FLY-DRIVE 8-night luxury holiday visiting the charming coast, dramatic mountains and picturesque countryside of Mallorca. From £4,140 per person.
Dining table laid for meal in train carriage

AL ANDALUS SOUTHERN IBERIAN ROUTE HOLIDAY

8-night luxury rail holiday aboard the luxurious Al Andalus train from Seville to Madrid, with 6 nights on board and all meals included plus excursions. From about £7,150 per person.
Green train in northern Spain

COSTA VERDE EXPRESS GREEN SPAIN HOLIDAY

7-night luxury rail holiday with five nights on board the luxury Costa Verde Express train journeying from Bilbao along the Green Coast of northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela (or vice versa). From £5,790 per person.
La Robla train

LA ROBLA LUXURY TRAIN HOLIDAY BILBAO TO LEON

5-night luxury rail holiday with three nights on board the luxury La Robla train journeying from Bilbao to Leon (or vice versa). From £2,500 per person.
Transcantabrico train

TRANSCANTABRICO LUXURY RAIL HOLIDAY NORTHERN SPAIN

9-night luxury rail holiday with seven nights on board the luxury Transcantabrico train journeying from San Sebastian along the Green Coast of northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela (or vice versa). From £10,750 per person.
Palm trees and flower beds outside the walls of the Alcazar in Seville Andalusia

CHRISTMAS IN SEVILLE

Christmas in the Andalusian city of Seville with a host of cultural attractions and traditions. Special menus on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. From £1, 560 per person.
Puente Romano Marbella aerial shot of pools sun loungers beach in background

PUENTE ROMANO BEACH RESORT MARBELLA Marbella

A 5-star resort hotel with a wide range of hotel accommodation and excellent sports facilities, primarily tennis with tennis coaching on site. Watersports, beach and outstanding restaurants.
View of the hotel shown amongst palm trees from the pool

ABAMA Tenerife

Family choice. An oustanding 5-star resort-hotel with about 300 rooms and suites and 120 private villas, in an extensive estate. Numerous sports, children's clubs, golf and restaurants. Private beach 1 km away.
Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Fuerteventura exterior hotel buildings sea and island in background

GRAN HOTEL ATLANTIS BAHIA REAL Fuerteventura

Family choice. A luxury 5-star hotel on the edge of the sand dunes of the Corralejo natural park, with a wide choice of facilities and water sports.
Gran Hotel Bahia Del Duque Tenerife terrace restaurant white building with columns steps and palm trees

GRAN HOTEL BAHIA DEL DUQUE Tenerife

Family choice. A 5-star luxury resort on t he Costa Adeje with watersports, beach, sports and wide choice of room types.
Princesa Yaiza aerial shot of resort, showing hotel buildings, pools, sea and mountains in background

PRINCESA YAIZA Lanzarote

Family choice. This is a 5-star hotel on Lanzarote with suite accommodation ideal for families on a beachfront with a wide choice of activities on site.
Swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas set up around the edge of the pool

SALOBRE HOTEL RESORT & SERENITY Gran Canaria

Family choice. 5-star resort hotel in dramatic countryside about 10 km from the sand dunes of Maspalomas. Great golf, spa and family-activity resort, also with beach club.
Sheraton Fuerteventura Canary Islands pools at night sea in background palm trees

SHERATON FUERTEVENTURA RESORT Fuerteventura

Family choice. 5-star resort hotel on a beach with kids' club, family rooms, spa and three swimming pools.

Exterior of hotel with potted plants around and vines on the building

SHERATON MALLORCA ARABELLA GOLF Mallorca

Family choice. This country resort and 5-star hotel with 93 rooms stands amidst golf courses a few miles from Palma. Built in the style of a traditional Mallorcan mansion, the resort is luxurious and full of activities.
Aerial view of hotel showing swimming pool with close proximity to sea

ST REGIS MARDAVALL MALLORCA RESORT Mallorca

Family choice. State-of-the-art facilities combine with traditional Mallorcan character in this 5-star resort with 125 rooms overlooking the Badia de Palma. Excellent cuisine, butler service and spa.
La Manga Club Resort Eastern Spain outdoor pool white hotel building sun loungers and umbrellas

GRAND HYATT LA MANGA CLUB & RESORT La Manga del Mar Menor

Family choice. This is an amazing holiday resort with a 5-star hotel with a wide range of sporting activities on site with sports academies for children in holidays.

Casa Morisca patio with brick pillars, an archway and wooden doors

CASA MORISCA Granada

This is a 3-star, charming, boutique hotel opposite the Alhambra in the centre of Granada. Air-conditioned rooms and there is a patio garden with views of the Comares Tower of the Alhambra.
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CORRAL DEL REY Seville

A privately-owned casa palacio with 17 individually furnished rooms tucked away in narrow cobbled streets in the heart of Seville. Rooftop terrace with plunge pool with views of the cathedral and giralda tower.
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DUQUE DE NAJERA Najera, near Cadiz

A 4-star hotel with 92 rooms, this is a luxury, contemporary hotel, in a prime location on the Bay of Cadiz. Pool, tapas restaurant and spa. Ideal for touring or a beach stay.
Finca Cortesin Andalucia pool sun loungers umbrellas palm trees

FINCA CORTESIN HOTEL GOLF & SPA Casares, near Estepona

A luxurious, 5-star, boutique hotel with 67 suites set amidst acres of grounds with a championship golf course about a mile from the sea. Beach club, spa and choice of fine dining restaurants.
Hacienda de San Rafael Andalucia exterior white building hotel entrance greenery

HACIENDA DE SAN RAFAEL Las Cabezas de San Juan near Seville

This is a luxury, boutique hotel with just 14 rooms and suites on a former olive estate about an hour's drive from Seville. Grounds with pool, restaurant, local Andalusian food, wine and sports experiences.
Las Casas del Rey Seville courtyard outdoor seating area tables chairs

HOSPES LAS CASAS DEL REY DE BAEZA Seville

A boutique, 4-star, historic hotel with 41 rooms in the romantic old town of Seville. Rooftop terrace and swimming pool, tapas restaurant, courtyard with seating.

Palacio de los Patos Granada hotel exterior building drive way trees

HOSPES PALACIO DE LOS PATOS Granada

This is a former private palace, now a 5-star boutique hotel with just 42 rooms, with enclosed gardens a few minutes from the cathedral. Andalusian restaurant and spa.
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HOSPES PALACIO DEL BAILIO Cordoba

This is a 5-star, historic 16th century palace, in a garden oasis of palms and orange trees in the heart of ancient Cordoba. There are just 53 rooms, outdoor pool, restaurant, spa and courtyard.
Hotel exterior at night with wall lamps lighting up the hotel building

HOTEL ALFONSO XIII Seville

A landmark 5-star hotel with 151 rooms opposite the Alcazar, in Moorish and Spanish colonial style. Terraced gardens with palms, swimming pool, and fine dining. Luxurious and atmospheric.
Exterior of the Hotel Alhambra Palace lit up at night

HOTEL ALHAMBRA PALACE Granada

This is a 5-star symbol of grandeur and opulence on a hillside with views of Granada. There are 108 rooms and suites, a striking Moorish design style, restaurant with panoramic terrace and you are just ten minutes' walk from the historic centre.
Cortijo de Marques Andalucia hotel exterior building trees

HOTEL CORTIJO DE MARQUES Albolote, near Granada

A 3-star boutique hotel with 15 rooms in the countryside a few miles from Granada. Traditional, rustic style with grounds, restaurant and swimming pool.
Las Casas de la Juderia Andalucia exterior stone walls columns grass trees

HOTEL LAS CASAS DE LA JUDERIA DE CORDOBA Cordoba

This is a charming, 4-star hotel, with 64 rooms in a former fortified palace in the Jewish quarter of Cordoba, between the Mezquita and the Alcazar. Patios and courtyards, fountains and outdoor swimming pool.
Hotel Puerta de la Luna Andalucia pool seating wicker chairs trees

HOTEL PUERTA DE LA LUNA Baeza

A 4-star hotel with just 44 rooms occupying a 16th century family residence in the old town of Baeza. Traditional features, courtyards, small swimming pool and simple restaurant.

Hotel V Andalucia courtyard outside seating area trees vines stone walls

HOTEL V Vejer de la Frontera

This is a boutique hotel with 12 rooms located in a former 17th century residence in one of the Pueblos Blancos. Traditional features, cookery school, rooftop terrace.
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HOTEL VILLA JEREZ Jerez

There are just 18 individually furnished rooms in this 5-star boutique hotel in the wine town of Jerez. Central position, large gardens, swimming pool, and walking distance to the sherry bodegas.
La Zambra Resort aerial view of white hotel buildings and pools with mountains in the distance

LA ZAMBRA RESORT Mijas

A refined Andalusian retreat with 196 rooms set in the hills near Mijas, featuring extensive spa facilities, golf access, and four dining venues.
Palacio Solecio Balausta Restaurant with high ceilings, archways on two-storys, forming an inner courtyard

PALACIO SOLECIO Malaga

A restored 18th century palace in Málaga’s Old Town, with 116 rooms, sophisticated dining, and a rooftop pool terrace, just steps from the Picasso Museum and Alcazaba.
Parador de Cadiz Hotel Atlantico hotel exterior, modern architecture, hotel entrance

PARADOR DE CADIZ HOTEL ATLANTICO Cádiz

A 4-star luxury modern hotel with outstanding sea views located in Cadiz. A design gem with spa and outdoor pool. Mediterranean restaurant and tapas bar.
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PARADOR DE GRANADA Granada

This is an historic, 4-star Parador, with 40 rooms, located within the walls of the Alhambra. Exclusive accommodation amid beautiful gardens. Contemporary interiors. An authentic gem in Granada.
Castle walls with tower and keep on hilltop of the Parador de Jaen

PARADOR DE JAEN Jaen

An historic 4-star hotel with panoramic views over the city of Jaen. Outdoor pool and traditional restaurant.
Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro exterior at night, traditional architecture, moon in night sky, pine trees

PARADOR DE MALAGA GIBRALFARO Malaga

This 4-star luxury hotel stands opposite the Citadel, atop Mount Gibralfaro with views of the bay and city of Malaga. Traditional restaurant, terrace and outdoor pool.
Parador de Nerja gardens, trees, outdoor pool, sun loungers, umbrellas

PARADOR DE NERJA Nerja, Andalusia

This 4-star, modern Parador has a cliff-top position overlooking the sea and beach in the town of Nerja. Traditional restaurant, terrace and outdoor swimming pool.
Parador de Ronda Andalucia exterior cliffside hotel city countryside in background

PARADOR DE RONDA Ronda

This is a 4-star Parador with 78 rooms in a dramatic location overlooking the ravine of the river Tagus. A former town hall, the hotel has lovely grounds with swimming pool. Restaurant serving hearty cuisine.
Parador de Ubeda interior galeried courtyard

PARADOR DE UBEDA Ubeda

An historic 4-star hotel housed in a 16th century palace in the old quarter of Ubeda. Beautiful interior courtyard and traditional restaurant.
Grand Hotel Central Barcelona exterior hotel building street view

GRAND HOTEL CENTRAL BARCELONA Barcelona

A 5-star hotel dating from the 1920s enjoying a central location next to the Cathedral and about 15 minutes' walk from the seafront. Stylish and comfortable. Rooftop terrace and swimming pool.
Hotel Arai rooftop pool, designed for lengths, with pink walls, plants, and views of the city

HOTEL ARAI Barcelona

A 4-star superior boutique aparthotel in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, set within a restored 18th century palace with 31 individually designed apartments, a rooftop pool, and an acclaimed on-site restaurant.
Hotel Bagues rooftop lane swimming pool overlooking the green cityscape of Barcelona

HOTEL BAGUES Barcelona

A 5-star museum hotel on Las Ramblas, with 31 richly decorated rooms, two free art collections, and a rooftop pool overlooking the heart of Barcelona.
Hotel Balmes pool in the evening, with underwater lights, and loungers under the trees

HOTEL BALMES Barcelona

A 4-star city hotel in Barcelona's Eixample, with a private garden and pool, a remarkable African art collection, and Gaudí's greatest buildings on the doorstep.
Hotel Casa Fuster Barcelona exterior ornate architecture

HOTEL CASA FUSTER Barcelona

An iconic, 5-star hotel with 105 rooms, on the tree-lined boulevard Passeig de Gracia. The hotel is an architectural masterpiece from the early 20th century. Spacious rooms, luxurious furnishings, opulent. Restaurants, views, rooftop pool.
Hotel Claris Barcelona exterior front of building street view

HOTEL CLARIS Barcelona

A stylish, 5-star hotel with 124 rooms in the Eixample district occupying a 20th century palatial building with sleek extensions. Rooftop pool and terrace, fine restaurant and iconic works of art throughout the hotel.
Hotel Granados 83 Barcelona exterior hotel building little bridge over water feature

HOTEL GRANADOS 83 Barcelona

A charming 4-star hotel with 77 rooms in the Eixample district, a few minutes' walk from the main attractions and shopping streets. Luxurious yet minimalist in decoration, with restaurant, cocktail bar and plunge pool.
Hotel Miramar Barcelona exterior front of building stone steps entrance

HOTEL MIRAMAR Barcelona

A luxurious 5-star hotel with 75 rooms in gardens in a quiet corner on Montjuic hill with views of the port and city. Swimming pool in lawns.Cable car nearby to Barceloneta beach.

Hotel Botanico Tenerife exterior pool sun loungers hotel in background

HOTEL BOTANICO Tenerife

In a secluded, residential area in the north of Temerife, this 5-star hotel with 252 rooms and suites is renowned for its spa, spa garden and choice of restaurants.Views of Mount Teide.
Hacienda de Abajo Canary Islands pool sun loungers flowers

HOTEL HACIENDA DE ABAJO La Palma

Accommodating guests aged over 16 years only, this is a traditional, boutique hotel with five-star services and 32 rooms. A short walk from the pretty Puerto de Tazacorte and within reach of La Palma's fascinating sights.
Hotel San Roque

HOTEL SAN ROQUE Tenerife

A 4-star boutique hotel dating from the 17th century and now with 20 rooms and suites, decorated in an authentic 1920s style. In the cobbled town of Garachico in north-western Tenerife.
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PARADOR DE CANADAS DEL TEIDE Tenerife

A rustic, traditional Parador, 3-star, with 37 rooms, in mountain-lodge style in the countryside with views of Mount Teide. Remote and authentic. Great for star-gazing.
Exterior of hotel with outdoor swimming pool, terrace area and dining area with view of mountains

PARADOR DE CRUZ DE TEJEDA Gran Canaria

A 4-star boutique hotel with just 43 rooms located in a natural paradise at the heart of the island of Gran Canaria. Incredible views with restaurant, pool and spa.
Parador de el Hierro Canary Islands hotel building lawns trees

PARADOR DE EL HIERRO El Hierro

A 3-star Parador with 47 rooms on the sandy shore of the island of El Hierro, renowned for its rich, natural beauty. A traditional building with a local flavour, the hotel has an outdoor pool, informal bar and homely restaurant.
Courtyard area with potted plants, pillars and grass area

PARADOR DE LA GOMERA La Gomera

This Parador on the island of La Gomera is a 4-star hotel with 60 rooms enjoys a cliffside location overlooking the port of San Sebastian. Thoroughly Canarian in stule, it has tropical gardens and spacious bedrooms.
Exterior of hotel with white building and looking out over the gardens and sea

PARADOR DE LA PALMA La Palma

A 4-star Parador with 78 rooms in the countryside yet with sensational sea views this hotel is typical of the Canary islands with its cosy rooms and focus on natural beauty.
Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia Canary Islands exterior rear view of building from pool

SEASIDE GRAND HOTEL RESIDENCIA Gan Canaria

A 5-star seaside resort with 94 rooms in the area of Maspalomas, most suited to adults. Located in gardens of palms near the sandy dunes, the hotel balances home-style comfort and luxury.
La Plantacion del Sur Tenerife pools sun loungers palm trees sea in background

VINCCI SELECCION LA PLANTACION DEL SUR Tenerife

Built on a former banana plantation, the 5-star resort has 164 rooms and is 10 minutes' walk from the Playa del Duque beach. Luxurious accommodation and facilities.
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CASTELL D EMPORDA HOTEL La Bisbal d'Emporda, Catalonia

A luxurious, 4-star, castle-hotel in the Catalan countryside near the quaint village of La Bisbal d'Emporda, with 38 rooms in the castle and new wings. Panoramic views and slow food restaurant.
Denia Marriot La Sella Eastern Spain exterior pools palm trees hotel building fields

DENIA LA SELLA GOLF RESORT AND SPA Denia, Costa Blanca

This is a 5-star golf and spa resort with about 185 rooms amongst countryside a short distance from the coast at Denia built in the style of a southern Spanish village. 27-hole golf course, fitness centre, spa and outdoor pool.
Hostal de la Gavina Catalonia exterior lawns trees hotel building

HOSTAL DE LA GAVINA S'Agaro, Costa Brava

An elegant country-style hotel on the coast with an exclusive feel, this is a 5-star hotel with 74 rooms in a 1920s villa originally. Lovely views, luxury spa, fine dining restaurant and pool restaurant.
Hotel Camiral hotel grounds, pool, pool decking, gardens and lawns, mountains in background

HOTEL CAMIRAL near Girona, Catalonia

This is a 5-star golf resort with extensive facilities and spa set in countryside south of Girona. Imaginative cuisine, tennis, bicycles, forest park and seasonal activities for children.
Hotel el Castell de Ciutat Catalonia mountains countryside

HOTEL EL CASTELL DE CIUTAT La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia

A boutique, charming, 4-star hotel with 38 rooms and Relais & Chateaux member in the style of an alpine lodge on a hillside above the Pyrenean town of La Seu d'Urgell. Astounding views, romantic restaurant, indoor pool and spa.
Hotel Estela Eastern Spain exterior hotel building trees

HOTEL ESTELA Sitges, Catalonia

A contemporary, 4-star hotel with 65 rooms on the seafront in Sitges and renowned for its modern art colection and ultra-modern furnishings. Terrace dining in summer, gardens and pool.

Gran Claustre Eastern Spain exterior pool sun loungers balcony potted plants

HOTEL GRAN CLAUSTRE Altafulla near Tarragona, Catalonia

In the mediaeval centre of the coastal town of Altafulla near Tarragona, this is a 4-star hotel with 39 rooms in both an historic building and more modern wings. Restaurant has open kitchen, courtyard swimming pool and rooftop jacuzzi.
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HOTEL LLEGENDES DE GIRONA Girona, Catalonia

This is a 4-star, boutique hotel with just 15 rooms in the romantic old town of Girona. Ancient and modern architecture, spacious rooms and super location for sightseeing.
Hotel Mas la Boella Eastern Spain outdoor dining area flowers

HOTEL MAS LA BOELLA near Tarragona, Catalonia

A country-house, boutique hotel with suite-accommodation amidst acres of gardens, vines and olive groves not far from Tarragona. Dine outside in the summer on the fragrant terrace.
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MAS DE TORRENT near Palafrugell, Catalonia

A luxury, boutique, 5-star member of Relais & Chateaux, with only 39 suites built in and around a converted farmhouse a few miles from the Costa Brava. A refined base in Catalonia.
Mas Lazuli Eastern Spain hotel exterior pool gardens trees

MAS LAZULI near Roses, Catalonia

An exclusive, small luxury, 4-star hotel with just 17 rooms and excellent spa and wellness facilities. A converted 17th friary and country house, gardens of palms and vineyards surround.
Parador de Aiguablava Costa Brava hotel exterior hotel nestled in cliffside sea boats

PARADOR DE AIGUABLAVA Begur, Costa Brava

A four-star Parador with 79 rooms in a modern, white-washed building in a commanding cliff-top position just outside the village of Begur. Beachside restaurant 5 minutes' walk from the hotel.
Parador de Cardona Catalonia exterior hotel large medieval castle

PARADOR DE CARDONA Cardona, Catalonia

This 4-star Parador is housed in a mediaeval castle overlooking the town of Cardona. 54 rooms, two dining rooms, bar and lounge. Great sense of character and history.
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PARADOR DE TORTOSA Tortosa, Catalonia

This 4-star hotel is located in the historic Zuda Castle. It towers over the rest of the city, offering views from above. Traditional restaurant and large outdoor pool.
A Quinta Da Auga Galicia exterior stone building water feature plant pots

A QUINTA DA AUGA HOTEL SPA Galicia

A 4-star, Relais & Chateaux hotel with 58 rooms just outside Santiago de Compostela, with lovely gardens, spa and elegant restaurant. Explore the city from a charming base.
Castilla Termal Solares

CASTILLA TERMAL SOLARES Solares

Castilla Termal Solares is a 4-star hotel in a Belle Epoque building, located in Solares, close to Santander. It has 113 rooms.
Hesperia Finisterre Green Spain entrance hotel building

HESPERIA FINISTERRE Galicia

This is a striking, modern hotel on a hook of land extending into the Atlantic Ocean. This 5-star hotel has 92 rooms and has elements of a nautical feel. Bonus is the use of the sports facilities adjacent to the hotel.
Palacio de Luces Green Spain exterior lawns hotel buildings

HOTEL PALACIO DE LUCES Asturias

Architecturally striking 5-star, Relais & Chateaux hotel with 44 rooms combining tradition and modernity. In countryside a short drive from the coast.

NH Collection Leon Plaza Mayor Green Spain exterior hotel building

NH COLLECTION LEON PLAZA MAYOR Leon

Located in an historic building on the city's main square, this is a 4-star hotel with 51 rooms and a central spot for visiting this fascinating city. Tapas restaurant.
Parador de Baiona Green Spain exterior hotel building stone steps sea in background

PARADOR DE BAIONA Galicia

Within the walls of a former fortress, this 4-star Parador with 122 rooms, overlooks the sea. Ancient tapestries and four-poster beds. Galician cuisine is served in two restaurants.
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PARADOR DE CAMBADOS Cambados, Green Spain

An elegant 4 star hotel in a 17th century manor house overlooking the Galician rias. Attractive garden, outdoor swimming pool and restaurant.
Parador de Fuente De Green Spain exterior hotel building at foot of mountains

PARADOR DE FUENTE DE Cantabria

A rustic, 3-star hotel with 77 rooms, in the style of an alpine lodge located in the dramatic landscape of the Picos de Europa. Ideal for mountain hikes.
Parador de Gijon garden, lawn, trees, hotel building

PARADOR DE GIJON Gijón, Asturias

A charming 4-star hotel with 40 rooms located in a converted mill set in Gijón on the Bay of Biscay. Set amidst beautiful parkland with traditional restaurant.
Parador de Leon Green Spain courtyard greenery ornate architecture colonnades

PARADOR DE LEON Leon

This is an architecturally stunning, historic Parador, 5-star with 225 rooms on the banks of the River Bemesga in the centre of the city. Historic with modern luxuries.

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PARADOR DE LIMPIAS Limpias, Cantabria

An historic 4-star hotel with gardens on the Asón River near the Cantabrian coast. Swimming pool, tennis court and traditional Palacio de Eguilior restaurant.
Parador de Pontevedra exterior, hotel building, outdoor terrace, trees, shrubs

PARADOR DE PONTEVEDRA Pontevedra, Green Spain

This 4-star hotel is in the pedestrianised old quarter of Pontevedra. Once the stately home of the counts of Maceda, the hotel is classic and antique. It offers comfortable rooms and charming rural features. Traditional restaurant, terrace and garden.
Parador de Ribadeo grounds, lawns, hotel buliding, river in background

PARADOR DE RIBADEO Ribadeo, Galicia

This 4-star hotel occupies a large traditional Galician building with excellent views overlooking the Ria of Ribadeo and the Asturian villages beyond. Hotel restaurant serves traditional dishes and seafood.

Parador de Santiago de Compostela Green Spain exterior impressive medieval architecture

PARADOR DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Galicia

This 5-star Parador with 137 rooms opposite the pilgrimage site of the Cathedral, this is a historic monument in its own right. Exuberant architecture and furnishings. Galician dishes served in the two restaurants.
Parador de Santillana Gil Blas Green Spain exterior stone building patio

PARADOR DE SANTILLANA GIL BLAS Cantabria

A 4-star, quaint and traditional Parador with just 28 rooms in the centre of this pretty village. Antique furnishings, outside terraces, shuttered windows, local Cantabrian cuisine.
Parador de Santo Estevo Green Spain courtyard colonnaded walkways lawn

PARADOR DE SANTO ESTEVO Galicia

Amidst rugged, natural landscape, this 4-star Parador has 77 rooms and is in a former monastery. Individually styled rooms overlook the canyon or chestnut woods. Authentic, Galician, country ambience.
Castilla Termal Brihuega

CASTILLA TERMAL BRIHUEGA Brihuega, Guadalajara

Castilla Termal Brihuega is a 5-star hotel with 78 rooms in Brihuega, northeast of Madrid, in an excellent location to explore the cultural and historical delights of the municipality.
Castilla Termal Burgo de Osma

CASTILLA TERMAL BURGO DE OSMA El Burgo de Osma

Castilla Termal Burgo de Osma is a 4-star hotel with 70 rooms, a little over 2 hours northeast of Madrid. Its spa provides relaxing treatments, a thermal pool, and contrast circuit.

Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena

CASTILLA TERMAL MONASTERIO DE VALBUENA San Bernardo

Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena is a 5-star hotel within a 12th century Cistercian monastery in San Bernardo, Spain. It has 79 rooms.
Castilla Termal Olmedo

CASTILLA TERMAL OLMEDO Olmedo

Castilla Termal Olmedo is a 4-star hotel with 82 rooms in Olmedo, built upon the foundations of a 12th century convent and just 40 minutes from Valladolid.
Hacienda Zorita Heart of Spain exterior hotel building patio countryside surrounds

HACIENDA ZORITA near Salamanca

An elegant and luxurious 5-star hotel with just 40 rooms and suites situated on an estate producing wine and organic produce. Hearty local food, spa, swimming pool and estate activities.
Hospes Palacio de Arenales Heart of Spain patio hotel building

HOSPES PALACIO DE ARENALES near Caceres, Extremadura

Just four miles from historic Caceres, this 5-star hotel is boutique with 46 rooms. Historic ambience, spa, grounds and authentic local Extremadura cuisine.
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HOSPES PALACIO DE SAN ESTEBAN Salamanca

A 5-star luxury boutique hotel in a 16th century converted monastery with 51 rooms in the old town. Well-preserved historic features blend with modern comforts.
Hotel Valdepalacios Heart of Spain exterior hotel building patio trees greenery

HOTEL VALDEPALACIOS Toledo

An exclusive, 5-star hotel with just 27 rooms, set in a grand manor house on a large estate near Toledo. Michelin-star restaurant, cookery courses, spa.

Palacio de la Merced Heart of Spain exterior park traditional architecture

NH PALACIO DE BURGOS Burgos

A 4-star hotel with 101 rooms in an elegant 16th century building in an excellent central location. Sleek and elegant furnishings and interiors. Wellness centre.
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PALACIO SAN FACUNDO Segovia

This hotel in the centre of the city is 4-star with 33 rooms with a simple yet authentic style. Atrium courtyard where you can enjoy a drink. Lots of original features.
Parador de Alarcon yellow stone fortified castle with tower

PARADOR DE ALARCON Alarcon, Heart of Spain

A 4-star hotel housed in an 8th century medieval castle overlooking the village of Alarcón. Unique battlements, beautiful garden and regional restaurant.
Parador de Almagro exterior, hotel building, traditional architecture, courtyard, trees, iron gates

PARADOR DE ALMAGRO Almagro, Ciudad Real

This is an historic, 4-star hotel in a converted 16th century monastery. Peaceful setting with outdoor swimming pool and traditional restaurant.
Parador de Avila Heart of Spain hotel exterior stone building pathway trees shrubbery

PARADOR DE AVILA Avila, Castilla y Leon

An elegant and luxurious 4-star Parador with 61 rooms located within the ancient Roman walls of the city. Historic, charming courtyard, rich furnishings and restaurant serving Castilian cuisine.
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PARADOR DE CACERES Caceres, Extremadura

At the heart of the old town, this 4-star Parador has just 39 rooms and ample historic charm. Bar, regional gastronomy and alfresco dining.

Parador de Cuenca Heart of Spain exterior monastery building countryside surrounds

PARADOR DE CUENCA Cuenca, Castille La Mancha

A grand monument, this 4-star Parador has 63 rooms and is an imposing sight overlooking the Huecar Gorge in the World Heritage city of Cuenca. Rustic and town house style combined.
Parador de Lerma terrace, outdoor dinign area, patio, garden beds, hotel building

PARADOR DE LERMA Lerma, near Burgos

This 4-star hotel was once a 17th-century Ducal Palace. Located opposite the Plaza Mayor (main square), this hotel is centrally located, ideal for exploring Lerma’s historical gems. Restaurant and terrace.
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PARADOR DE MERIDA Merida, Extremadura

This is a boutique, 4-star Parador in a converted monastery dating from the 18th century located opposite the historic Plaza de la Constitucion. Traditional, discreet and comfortable.
Exterior of hotel showing swimming pool with sun loungers set up around the pool

PARADOR DE PLASENCIA Plasencia, Extremadura

This is a beautiful 4-star Parador with 66 rooms at the heart of this historic town. The building dates from the 15th century and retains many period features. An authentic treasure.
Exterior view of hotel with large castle like building in background on top of grassy mound

PARADOR DE SIGUENZA Siguenza, Guadalajara

A unique 4 star hotel in an impressive hilltop castle with mediaeval origins. Comfortable guestrooms with beautiful terrace, inner courtyard and traditional restaurant.
Parador de Toledo Heart of Spain pool hotel building view of city in background

PARADOR DE TOLEDO Toledo

This Parador is a 4-star hotel with 78 rooms located about 4 kms from Toledo on the Emperador Hill. Lovely views, understated elegance, intricate works of art and local gastronomy in the restaurant.
Parador de Tordesillas exterior, hotel building, traditional architecture, terrace, trees, lawn

PARADOR DE TORDESILLAS Tordesillas, Castilla y Leon

This 4-star hotel sits amidst a pine wood and a nurtured garden, offering beautiful natural scenery. Traditional restaurant, spa and outdoor pool.
Parador de Trujillo Heart of Spain courtyard benches lawns trees

PARADOR DE TRUJILLO Trujillo, Extremadura

A delightful Parador, 4-star with 50 rooms, in the historic centre of the town. Mediaeval interiors of vaulted ceilings and velvet fabrics. Classic Extremadura cuisine is served in the restaurant.
Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo exterior, hotel building, driveway

PARADOR DE VILLAFRANCA DEL BIERZO Villafranca del Bierzo, near Leon

A comfortable 4-star hotel surrounded by mountains in the historic town of Villafranca del Bierzo. Charming stop on the Way of St James pilgrimage route.

Hotel Viura Basque exterior distinctive industrial architecture

HOTEL VIURA Villabuena de Álava

In a picture-postcard Rioja wine village, this 4-star hotel is an architectural statement in modernist, industrial style. Creative cuisine in the restaurant and in-room bar with wine sampling.
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MARQUES DE RISCAL Elciego

In the Rioja wine region, luxurious and architecturally striking, this 5-star hotel has 43 rooms, outstanding cuisine, vinotherapy spa and a magnificent wine list.
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PARADOR DE SANTO DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA Santo Domingo de la Calzada

An elegant 4 star hotel occupying a former pilgrim’s hospital on the Way of St James route through northern Spain, with traditional restaurant.

Hospes Madrid exterior view of hotel from the street

HOSPES PUERTA DE ALCALA Madrid

This is a luxury, boutique hotel, 5-star with just 41 rooms in a stunning location near designer shops and Retiro Park, in a 19th century townhouse with modern interiors. Spa, restaurant and courtyard.
Hotel Urban Madrid pool outdoor sun loungers modern architecture

HOTEL URBAN Madrid

A sophisticated, modern, grand 5-star hotel with 96 rooms in the heart of the political, financial and cultural centre of the city. Rooftop terrace, oyster bar, Michelin-starred restaurant.
Hotel Urso rooftop terrace with views over the city, tables and chairs, and loungers

HOTEL URSO Madrid

A refined 5-star boutique hotel in a restored 1915 palace, with 78 elegant rooms, Natura Bissé spa, and prime location between Madrid’s most characterful neighbourhoods.
Villa Real Madrid exterior hotel in background road square trees

HOTEL VILLA REAL MADRID Madrid

Traditional luxury meets modern luxury at this 5-star hotel with 115 rooms in a prime location in the city. Interiors blend traditional and contemporary. Stylish restaurant, traditional service.
Parador de Alcala de Henares gardens, lawns, trees, hotel buildings, modern garden benches

PARADOR DE ALCALá DE HENARES near Madrid

This 4-star hotel, once a 17th century monastery, is in a small town, birthplace of Cervantes, about 35 kms from Madrid. Conveniently located near the airport and the station. Traditional restaurant, spa and outdoor pool.
Belmond la Residencia Mallorca gardens hotel covered in foliage and gardens with palms and flowers

BELMOND LA RESIDENCIA Deia, Mallorca

This is a luxurious and elegant 5-star hotel with 67 rooms and suites in the artists' village of Deia about 5 minutes' drive from the sea. Superb service and facilities. A real treat.
Cala Fornells traditional hotel by the sea in Mallorca

CALA FORNELLS Peguera

A family-run 4-star hotel with 94 rooms located right on the beach in a cove, and is built in traditional Mallorcan style. Attentive service and comfortable rooms with sea view and balcony.
Castell Son Claret Mallorca exterior hotel building trees

CASTELL SON CLARET Mallorca

A 5-star Leading Hotel of the World with just 38 rooms and suites, this hotel occupies a 19th century castle and has a 2-Michelin starred restaurant, extensive spa facilities and glorious grounds.
Exterior entrance to the hotel with large palm tree out front and name of hotel

CASTILLO HOTEL SON VIDA Mallorca

This is a 5-star hotel with 161 rooms and suites on a country estate a few minutes from Palma, with two golf courses, spa, fitness, indoor and outdoor pools. Wide choice of rooms.
Dunas de Formentera curved infinity swimming pool, with parasols and loungers, and the sea in the distance

DUNAS DE FORMENTERA Formentera

A 5-star eco-luxury resort with 45 rooms set amongst sand dunes, featuring Mediterranean fire-cooked dining, saltwater pool, and excellent beach access.
Font Santa Hotel exterior with thermal pool and sun loungers around the edges

FONT SANTA HOTEL Mallorca

This is a boutique, 5-star hotel with 25 rooms, for adults only, in a natural setting near Es Trenc beach. Superb spa with thermal waters and excellent restaurant.

Gecko Beach House aerial view from over the sea looking inland, with the hotel visible amidst the many trees

GECKO BEACH HOUSE Formentera

A contemporary 4-star boutique beachfront hotel on Playa Migjorn, with exclusive beach club and 30 rooms, many featuring private plunge pools.
Gran Hotel Son Net Mallorca courtyard trees potted plants

GRAN HOTEL SON NET Mallorca

A 5-star boutique hotel with 31 rooms in dramatic scenery and built in Mallorcan style. Elegant service, luxurious facilities, refined furnishings. Romantic and plenty of local activities.
Hacienda Na Xamena Ibiza restaurant dining area terrace overlooking the sea

HACIENDA NA XAMENA Ibiza

There are 77 rooms and suites with terraces and balconies in this boutique 5-star hotel in a dramatic coastal location in the north of the island. Rustic and modern, relaxing and active.
Hospes Maricel Mallorca exterior hotel building terraces coast marina

HOSPES MARICEL AND SPA near Palma

A 5-star hotel with 51 rooms on the coast about 10 minutes' drive from the centre of Palma, this hotel has a new eco building. Spa, outdoor pool and gourmet tasting menu.
Hotel Bendinat

HOTEL BENDINAT Bendinat, Mallorca

This is a luxurious 4-star hotel with 54 rooms in an exclusive resort of Bendinat, with terraces that descend to the sea. Renowned restaurant, relaxed and welcoming ambience.
Hotel can Simoneta Mallorca terrace loungers overlooking the sea

HOTEL CAN SIMONETA Mallorca

This is a boutique, adults-only, 5-star hotel with 26 rooms and suites on a cliff-top a short walk from Canyamel beach. Luxury rustic farmhouse style, modern interiors, wellness and fine dining.
Convent de la Missio Mallorca bar chic modern décor original architectural features

HOTEL CONVENT DE LA MISSIO Palma

A stylish, boutique 5-star hotel, open all year, with just 14 rooms in a 17th century monastery, now featuring modern art and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Indoor pool and wellness area.
Hotel Hoposa Bahia seen from the sea looking back towards the sandy beach, the pine trees, the white hotel building, and the mountains behind

HOTEL HOPOSA BAHIA Mallorca

A relaxed 3-star Mallorcan hotel with 34 rooms and a renowned restaurant in a 19th century summer house on the famous Pine Walk, just steps from the beach.

Hotel Hoposa Costa d'Or seen from a distance, its terracotta roofs emerging from the mountainside greenery

HOTEL HOPOSA COSTA D'OR Mallorca

An adults-only hillside retreat in the Tramuntana mountains, with 41 rooms, panoramic pool, Mallorcan dining, and proximity to Deià and coastal walks.
Hotel Hoposa Daina poolside with rattan parasols, bright blue water, the marina to the left, and the hotel visible in the background

HOTEL HOPOSA DAINA Mallorca

A 4-star adults-only Art Deco hotel with 87 rooms at the start of the Pine Walk in Mallorca, featuring a saltwater infinity pool and views across the Bay of Pollensa.
Hotel Hoposa Niu exterior with sloping driveway, white-washed building with shutters on windows, flat roof, and parasol and canopies in the foreground

HOTEL HOPOSA NIU Cala San Vicente, near Pollensa

An intimate 24-room clifftop hotel near Pollensa, with rooftop pool, Mediterranean dining, and direct beach access in peaceful northern Mallorca.
Hotel Hoposa Pollentia exterior with white-washed walls, and beach and sea in front, and a steep hillside behind

HOTEL HOPOSA POLLENTIA Pollensa

An adults-only beachfront hotel on Pollensa Bay, featuring rooftop pool, contemporary design, and direct access to golden sands and coastal walks.
Hotel Hoposa Uyal hotel building, as seen from sea looking back towards the shore, with Aleppo pine trees and hills in the distance

HOTEL HOPOSA UYAL Mallorca

A 4-star superior seafront hotel in a restored 1950s Mallorcan mansion, with 116 rooms, rooftop pool, spa, and direct beach access in Puerto Pollensa.
Hotel Illa d'Or beach hotel Mallorca

HOTEL ILLA D'OR Puerto Pollensa

Occupying a white-washed seafront building dating from 1929, this 4-star hotel has 120 rooms, and is on a golden sand beach about 15 minutes' walk from the centre of the resort. Spa, indoor pool and restaurant.
Hotel Palacio Ca Sa Galesa Mallorca terrace rooftop seating area pool city cathedral and sea views

HOTEL PALACIO CA SA GALESA Palma

Located in an historic town house in the old town of Palma, this is a luxury, 5-star, boutique hotel with just 12 rooms. Romantic and Mallorcan in style. Outdoor pool, restaurant and sun terrace.
Pleta de Mar Mallorca infinity poolside sun loungers umbrellas overlooking sea

PLETA DE MAR Mallorca

A boutique, 5-star deluxe hotel with 30 suites is built in countryside in the style of a low stone and brick farmhouse. Manicured gardens overlooking the sea. Private beach access, spa and pool.
Son Brull Mallorca spa pool indoor pool large windows countryside views

SON BRULL near Pollensa

This 5-star boutique spa hotel with 27 rooms is a fusion of urban chic and Mediterranean charm. Relais & Chateaux member and wide range of spa treatments.

Torralbenc Menorca hotel exterior white buildings pink flowers pathways

TORRALBENC Menorca

An intimate, chic, 4-star boutique hotel, farmhouse style, with 25 rooms and 2 cottages in a country location on Menorca. Award-winning cuisine, spa and comfortable rooms.

Consolacion Eastern Spain kubes self contained guest rooms

CONSOLACION Aragon

A striking, boutique hotel with 12 rooms in rugged countryside in the region of Aragon. Rooms are modernistic cubes with a large glass wall.
Palacio Guendulain Basque entrance iron gates vaulted ceiling

PALACIO GUENDULAIN Pamplona

This is an elegant 4-star hotel in the old town of Pamplona is located in an 18th century house and has just 25 rooms. Traditionally luxurious, with a gourmet restaurant. Rooftop sun terrace.
Exterior of the hotel with cobbled stones building, large wooden doors and grassy lawn

PARADOR DE OLITE Olite, near Pamplona

A characterful 3 star hotel in the mediaeval palace-castle of Olite, a designated national monument. Historic location with bar, restaurant and gift shop.
Views from the Parador de Sos del Rey Catolico looking over the stone exterior of the hotel onto the terrace and to the green mountains beyond

PARADOR DE SOS DEL REY CATOLICO Aragon

This is an historic, 4-star Parador, in what was a stately mansion, a few minutes' walk from the Sos de Aragon castle, with just 66 rooms. Restaurant serving traditional food and a tapas menu.
Hotel Carlton Bilbao exterior lit up at night view from street

HOTEL CARLTON Bilbao

Dating from the 1920s this 5-star, grand hotel with 142 rooms is in the heart of the city, a few minutes' walk from the Guggenheim museum. Historic and cosy, with iconic glass dome.

Plush hotel on the beach in San Sebastian

HOTEL DE LONDRES Y DE INGLATERRA San Sebastian

An historic hotel with an illustrious past, poised on the Bay of la Concha. This four-star hotel has 167 rooms, many of which have sea view. Excellent restaurant and terraces with sea view.
Hotel Miro Bilbao bar people drinking stylish décor

HOTEL MIRO Bilbao

This contemporary, boutique, 4-star hotel with 50 rooms is situated at the fashionable centre of Bilbao's Golden Mile. Bar and library, well-being centre and stylish bedrooms.
Villa Soro Basque exterior hotel building lawns trees

HOTEL VILLA SORO San Sebastian

A 4-star, boutique hotel with 25 rooms occupying a villa in beautiful gardens within walking distance of the beach and the old town. Within easy reach of the renowned restaurants of the city.
Exterior of hotel, a large stone building, grassy lawn beside it and ocean in the distance

PARADOR DE HONDARRIBIA Hondarribia, Spanish Basque country

An historic 4-star hotel with just 34 rooms occupying the 10th century Castle of Charles V in a seaside town on the Bay of Biscay.

Villa Favorita

VILLA FAVORITA San Sebastian

Villa Favorita is a 4-star luxury boutique hotel overlooking the sea in San Sebastian. It has 23 rooms, a 2 Michelin Star restaurant, and is adults only.
Hospes Amerigo Alicante exterior of white stone building at night

HOSPES AMERIGO ALICANTE Alicante

A luxurious 5-star hotel in a beautifully renovated Dominican convent. Central location in Alicante’s old town with stunning views from the rooftop terrace.
Hospes Palau de la Mar Valencia exterior view from the street

HOSPES PALAU DE LA MAR Valencia

This is a 5-star, luxury, boutique hotel with 66 rooms in the centre of Valencia between the historic centre and the futuristic city of arts and sciences. 19th century palatial exterior with contemporary interior.
Las Arenas Balneario Valencia exterior hotel building pool water feature beach

LAS ARENAS BALNEARIO RESORT HOTEL Valencia

This is a 5-star deluxe, grand, resort hotel with 236 rooms and suites opposite a sandy beach in Valencia. Elegant and contemporary. Spa and outdoor pool.
Parador de Lleida exterior, traditional architecture, old brick wall, metal gates

PARADOR DE LLEIDA Lleida, Catalonia

A unique 4-star hotel with 53 rooms located in the 17th century Convento del Roser in the historic centre of Lleida. Marmita restaurant in converted church building.