Hotel Cortijo Los Malenos

A small rural hotel in Almeria

The low hills around Agua Amarga are the perfect backdrop for Cortijo Los Malenos, a rambling little cortijo that has become the epitome of rural chic. The hotel sits in acres of grounds that provide so much peaceful space, surrounded by the Cabo de Gata Natural Park and just a few minutes drive from the charming little beach and village of Agua Amarga.

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The gardens and patios of Cortijo Los Malenos offer numerous little corners and spaces to relax, read, sunbathe or sip a cooling drink. On the hillside above there is a delightful swimming pool that harmonises with its surroundings, coloured to blend in, not clash.

Indoors too, there are lots of places to relax. The reading room has a little library, lots of information about walks and attractions in the area and even a book of ideas and recommendations put together by previous guests. The bodega is a quiet little spot to have a drink and there are often exhibitions about the Natural Park.

The charming guestrooms combine quality with simplicity. Fresh clean white walls come with rustic tiled floors and wooden beams, evoking the character of yesteryear yet never missing the comforts of today. This is best seen in the approach to maintaining comfortable temperatures: the thick walls and small windows ensure that air conditioning is not necessary, while solar-powered underfloor heating (backed up by gas) provides the warmth in winter.

Cabo de Gata is a wonderful stretch of coastline: 40 kilometres of virgin cliffs and beaches, punctuated by just a small number of tiny villages, with Agua Amarga being one of the prettiest. A real “get-away-from-it-all” holiday.

Restaurant:

The dining room provides an ample breakfast each morning. Dinner is available by prior booking, specialising in fresh produce from the hotels own kitchen garden, hot and cold soups, and excellent cheeses and meats.

A Word From the Owner:

"I think we have achieved a relaxing and peaceful place where our guests can feel at home, with all their needs attended to, living in harmony with the environment."

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Reception Reading room Bodega Chantal lounge Bar service Restaurant Ample gardens Swimming pool Patios Terraces Bicycles Donkey cart Massage Car park	Private terrace (most rooms) Underfloor heating

Nearby Amenities:

Beaches. Agua Amarga is a small village with a long stretch of sand and a few bars and restaurants nearby. Carboneras is a small town with a promenade with bars, shops and restaurants.
Lots of other quiet or totally isolated beaches along the coastline of Cabo De Gata
Cabo de Gata natural park
Cabo de Gata marine park (the only marine natural park in Spain, or maybe in Europe)
Walking. Choose from the coastline, the flora and fauna of the hills, the moorish springs, or even a little industrial archaeology.
Bird-watching
Sailing trips along the Cabo de Gata coast
4x4 excursions
Scuba diving (Agua Amarga)
Horse-riding (Agua Amarga)

Places to visit:
Cabo de Gata cape and lighthouse
The salinas (flamingos and other birds)
The villages of Cabo de Gata (Las Negras, San José, etc)
The caves of Sorbas
Nijar (craft shops)
Almería
Granada
Tabernas desert
Mini-Hollywood studios

What We Say:

Maybe I've watched too many spaghetti westerns, but I think Clint Eastwood would feel at home here. I do. I love the open spaces, and the charmingly haphazard tangle of rooms and patios that make up Cortijo Los Malenos.

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Room Rates in Euros (2010)
	High Season	Mid Season	Low Season
	1 - 2 Jan 3 - 12 Apr 1 Jul - 15 Sep 25 - 31 Dec	15 Mar - 2 Apr 13 Apr - 30 Jun 16 Sep - 15 Oct	3 Jan - 14 Mar 16 Oct - 24 Dec
Superior Double Room LA PITA. Twin beds, terrace facing east. (Photo) LA BUGANVILLA. Twin beds, terrace facing east. (Photo) LA CHUMBERA. Twin beds, terrace facing east. (Photo) LA DEL ALGARROBO. Double bed, terrace facing east. (Photo) LA PARRA. Double bed, terrace facing east. (Photo)	€ 135	€ 120	€ 100
Double Room LA DE ENMEDIO. Double bed, terrace facing south. (Photo) LA HIGUERA. Double bed, terrace facing north. (Photo) LA ACEQUIA. Double bed, terrace facing north. (Photo) LA GRANADA. Double bed, terrace facing north. (Photo)	€ 125	€ 110	€ 90
La Casita (2 people) LA CASITA. Special room facing west, with a sitting area downstairs including a sofa-bed for one, double bed on the mezzanine, and a small kitchen. (Photo)	€ 165	€ 145	€ 130
La Casita (3 people)	€ 175	€ 160	€ 150
Minimum Stay: 2 nights in high season. In mid season there is a € 20 supplement for a single night stay
Prices are per room per night including breakfast (2 people) All prices are "plus VAT" (7% until 30 Jun 2010, 8% from 1 Jul) All rooms have private en-suite bathroom Smoking permitted, except in the restaurant Extra bed (third person): € 30 per night One room has been especially adapted for a wheelchair-user. there is also wheelchair access to the swimming pool, reading room and dining room. Some other areas will involve negotiating steps. A credit card number is required to guarantee a reservation. Click Here For Currency Converter

Cancellations:

Cancellations must be received in writing (fax or e-mail) at least 7 days before the scheduled arrival (15 days in high season). Later cancellations and no-shows will be charged 30% of the total booking.