Hotel Cerro de Hijar

A charming small hotel near the Costa del Sol

Perched on a mountain ledge 650 metres up in the Sierra de las Nieves sits Cerro de Hijar hotel. Just down below, the village of Tolox is a "pueblo blanco" so white it looks like a film set. This is a location that benefits from its proximity to the coast of the Costa del Sol and also the heights of the mountains. Here you can bask in the warmth of the Mediterranean sun and gaze inland to the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada.

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There are 18 spacious rooms in the hotel, all of them with views, 16 of them with exterior balconies; the remaining two are on the ground floor (one of them is adapted for disabled people), and all of them are equipped with bathroom, minibar, central heating, ceiling fan and TV. There is a lounge and library which also has a fireplace for out-of-season visitors (best for those keen to do a lot of walking or cycling). The restaurant, also with a fireplace, has capacity for 40 people.

Tolox is right in the heart of the Sierra de las Nieves, a national park that has been designated a "Biosphere Reserve" by Unesco. Here the land is lusher than down on the coast with rivers and streams, woods of Spanish fir and substantial populations of wild goats, foxes, roe deer, etc. For lovers of nature and spectacular scenery, this is a "must". The village itself is also home to the Fuente Amargosa, with spa waters renowned for their curative properties against ailments of the throat, lungs and eyes.

The hotel is built in the style of a traditional Andalusian mansion with large rooms and an enclosed central patio. The décor is simple but not austere, combining modern and traditional elements. Outside, the swimming pool has the most astounding views.

Restaurant:

Breakfasts are very Spanish, with Iberian cold meats, cakes and pastries and lots of fresh fruit. Lunch and dinner offer imaginative choices inspired by traditional Andalusian cuisine, and the menus change every day so there is always something new to tempt your palate. There is a children's menu with favourites like spaghetti and if you only feel like a snack at lunchtime to save yourself for the dinner to come, there are sandwiches and lighter dishes such as omelettes.

A Word From the Owner:

"We have an ideal location here for visiting the Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park, or just for resting and listening to the silence. You can also enjoy food and wine of a very high standard at a reasonable price."

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Bar Restaurant Lounge and library Air conditioning Shop Safe at reception Swimming pool Terrace Gardens Car Park	Telephone Television WiFi internet Ceiling fans Minibar Safe (in suite) Central heating when needed

Nearby Amenities:

Walking: The Sierra de la Nieves Nature Park is at your disposal. For the best possible experience of the area, guided walks are arranged from the hotel ranging from 3 hours to all-day.
Cycling: The whole area is ideal for bike trips.
Caving: For all standards.
4x4 Trips: Various trips are arranged in open-topped four-wheel-drives to take you deep into the heart of the mountains and to see far more than you could on foot. Half-day and full-day itineraries are available taking you to fir and chestnut woods, high mountains, deep gorges and rushing rivers.
Horse-riding: Take a peaceful ride through the local countryside, starting from nearby the hotel.
Spa Waters: the Fuente Amargosa spa in Tolox is famed for the vapours that hang above the water, providing curatives for asthma, bronchitis, chronic colds, conjunctivitis, cystitis and other diseases. Open from early June to mid-October.
Spanish courses.
Cookery courses.
Active Nature courses.

Beaches: all the best beaches of the western Costa del Sol are within easy reach.
Watersports: Puerto Banus is one of the nearest points on the coast, and there are many other marinas and watersports centres all along the coast.
Pueblos Blancos: a drive through the mountains will bring you to many of the famous white villages of Andalucía.

What We Say:

Cerro de Hijar provides the style of a Spanish country house at a very good price. We can never tire of the beauty of this region of Spain.

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Room Rates in Euros (2010)
	High Season				Low Season
	Easter 15 Jul - 30 Sep 6 - 8 Dec 24 - 31 Dec				Rest of the year
	1 night	2 nights	3-5 nights	6+ nights	1 night	2 nights	3-5 nights	6+ nights
Single Room	€ 60	€ 54	€ 50	€ 45	€ 51.50	€ 46	€ 41	€ 38
Double Room	€ 85	€ 75	€ 70	€ 65	€ 71	€ 65	€ 60	€ 55
Junior Suite	€ 95	€ 85	€ 80	€ 75	€ 88	€ 75	€ 70	€ 65
Suite	€ 110	€ 100	€ 95	€ 90	€ 102	€ 90	€ 85	€ 80
Prices are per room per night All prices are "plus VAT" (7% until 30 Jun 2010, 8% from 1 Jul) All rooms have a private en-suite bathroom Buffet breakfast: € 8.50 per person per day Continental breakfast: € 5 per person per day Extra bed (child): € 15 per night Extra bed (adult): € 18 per night Pets accepted One of the groundfloor rooms is adapted for a disabled guest. Please specify when booking A credit card number is required to confirm a reservation Open all year round Click Here For Currency Converter

Cancellations:

Cancellation must be received in writing (fax or e-mail) no later than 48 hours before arrival. Cancellations after that time will be charged at 25%.