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 Andalucia is the southern
region of Spain and is made up of the eight provinces of Huelva,
Sevilla, Cordoba, Jaen, Cadiz, Malaga, Granada and Almeria. There
are airports at Almeria Malaga Seville Gibraltar Jerez Granada
& Cordoba. Malaga
Airport is 5 miles west of the city of
Malaga and is the main flight path for millions of people arriving
on the Costa del Sol each year. There is a wide selection of
bars and restaurants, bank cash points, postal and Internet services
for passengers. There is also a pharmacy and a children's play
area. However there is no left luggage facility. There is a half
hourly train service to Malaga City and Fuengirola from the front
of the main Terminal. There is also a half hourly Airport Bus
and an Airport Coach Service from outside the Terminal hall to
Malaga city centre. There are always plenty of Taxis waiting
for passengers. The Spanish
railway network is run by the state owned
company RENFE (www.renfe.es). International trains from France
terminate at either Madrid or Barcelona. From there you can catch
a train to many of the cities in Andalucia, including Huelva,
Sevilla, Cadiz, Jerez, Sevilla, Algeciras, Malaga, Cordoba, Granada,
Almeria, Linares / Baeza. There are various ferry companies and routes
to choose from, depending on your base. You can either drive
to the Spanish port and park your vehicle to embark as a foot
passenger, or take your vehicle across to explore further within
Morocco and North Africa. The general procedure is to turn up
and await the next ferry, with the exception of the Cadiz-Canary
Islands route for which a cabin or seat needs to be booked. |
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Barbate Hotels |
| Hotel Madreselva, Avenida Trafalgar, Los Canos de Meca, 11160 | ||
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This typical Andalusian hotel is surrounded by
the impressive landscape of Los Canos de Meca, an area of pine
forests and fantastic Atlantic coastline - ideal for a peaceful
getaway or exciting adventure. The Madreselva lies just off the
main beach of Los Canos de Meca, known for its golden sands and
great surfing. The surrounding open countryside and dramatic
coastline are perfect for biking. When not enjoying the local
scenery, you can enjoy the plentiful sunshine with a dip in the
outdoor swimming pool. Each of the rooms in this small, traditional
hotel features its own private courtyard which you can use to
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| Apartamentos Turisticos Canos de Meca, Ctra. Canos de Meca a Barbate Km:0.05, Los Canos de Meca, 11159 | ||
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Set within gardens and 50 metres from the beach,
this apartment complex offers an outdoor swimming pool surrounded
by a sun terrace with loungers. Free Wi-Fi is available in public
areas. The Apartamentos Turisticos Canos de Meca feature accommodation
with a lounge area leading onto a private terrace. The kitchen
is equipped with a microwave, fridge and washing machine. Car
and bike rental can be arranged at the tour desk at Canos de
Meca. Nearby you will find Brena's Natural Reserve and Marismas
de Barbate. Other activities include horse riding and hiking. |
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| Adiafa, Avenida Ruiz de Alda, Los Canos de Meca, 11160 | ||
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Located just 50 metres from golden beaches and
still very close to the city centre, this modern hotel has bright
and airy interiors with views over this stunning coastline. Sunshine
is a principal element in the design of the Adiafa. There are
large windows in the rooms which let in the natural sunlight
from dusk till dawn. The colours are fresh and clean and the
Adiafa lobby is sleek and airy. Take the few steps down to the
beach where you can enjoy fine sands and clear Atlantic waters.
There are plenty of opportunities to stay fit and active in Barbate.
You can take to the water with some fishing or windsurfing or
stay on dry land with some horse riding or a round of golf on
the nearby course. |
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| Hostal Alhambra, Carretera Canos de Meca, Los Canos de Meca, 11159 | ||
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Hostal Alhambra offers peaceful gardens and free
private parking. It is a short walk from the beach, on the beautiful
Costa de la Luz. This traditional Andalusian building has spacious,
comfortable bedrooms. All rooms have air conditioning, TV, and
free ADSL internet access. The Alhambra Hostal is located in
the pretty fishing village of Canos de Meca. The towns of Barbate,
Conil and Vejer are 10 minutes away by car. The hotel is inside
the Brena Natural Park, ideal for walking. The lighthouse of
Cape Trafalgar is also nearby. |
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| Fortuna, Trafalgar, Los Canos de Meca, 11159 | ||
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Hostal Fortuna is 20 metres from Canos de Meca
Beach, Western Andalusia. All rooms feature a balcony and some
have views of the sea and surrounding natural park. All rooms
at the Fortuna have a private bathroom, air conditioning and
satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The
Fortuna has a bar and attractive terrace with sun loungers. It
also has free on-site parking subject to availability. Hostal
Fortuna is within easy reach of many of the Costa de la Luz´s
beaches and is less than 3 km from Cape Trafalgar. The guest
house is a 15-minute drive from the towns of Barbate and Conil. |
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| Bungalows Puravida, Carretera de los Canos, Los Canos de Meca, 11159 | ||
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Set in tranquil gardens, Bungalows Puravida has
an outdoor pool and gym. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi,
and all bungalows have a private terrace with a hammock. Located
in Los Canos de Meca, it is a 15-minute walk to the beach and
Trafalgar Lighthouse. With easy access to the A-48 Motorway,
Cadiz is 65 km away. Each Puravida bungalow has a private terrace,
free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. There is a ventilator fan and
sofa bed in the living room, and a CD and DVD player. The kitchen
is equipped with a fridge and microwave. The Puravida has barbecue
facilities, and the pool bar is open from May to September. |
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| El Palomar de la Brena, Pago de la Porquera, Los Canos de Meca, 11160 | ||
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Set in Andalucia's Brena Nature Reserve, Palomar
de la Brena offers a seasonal outdoor pool and terrace with views
over the Strait of Gibraltar. Rooms include free internet access
and TV. El Palomar de la Brena is a restored 18th-century farmhouse,
with whitewashed walls and wooden beams. It also has the world's
largest dovecote, containing thousands of doves. Set around an
attractive courtyard, rooms are individually decorated. They
all include a fan, fridge and private bathroom. The Palomar's
restaurant serves creative Spanish cuisine, including homemade
desserts. There is also a rustic-style bar. The hotel is surrounded
by pine trees and countryside, ideal for hiking. Free private
parking is available on site. The beaches of the Costa de la
Luz are a 15-minute drive away, while Cadiz is within an hour's
drive. |
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Hotels in Barbate Andalucia accommodation SPAIN |