From our guide to Spain

From our guide to Spain

Casa Julio Verne

Casa Julio Verne

Cádiz, Andalucía

Type of Accommodation: B&B & Self-catering

Cross the sleepy square to Rose and Sagi’s guest house, unmissable with its smartly painted exterior and tumbling geraniums. Inside is stylishness at every turn. The living area has luscious linen sofas...

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Hotel Rústico Santa Eulalia

Hotel Rústico Santa Eulalia

La Coruña, Galicia

Type of Accommodation: Hotel

If you're sporty and you don't demand luxury, this modest hotel between Santiago and the Atlantic could be for you. The young owners are keen to promote 'adventure tourism' on their patch...

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