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Puerto Pollensa -- Turism

Ciutadella, a major urban centre, was the former capital of the island of Minorca. A journey through the streets of its historic quarter, declared a National Historic-Artistic Monument, will bring you closer to the noble and religious history of this city.

The earliest reference to settlements in this area dates back to the arrival of the Carthaginians, who populated the island. Later on, in the 13th century, it was reconquered by Alfonso the Liberal. At that time, the island went through a boom period that led to the construction of many great houses and churches. In 1558, the city was destroyed by the Turks. It took a year for it to be rebuilt and when it was complete a wall was erected to protect the city. Within it, numerous palaces were built. Ciutadella lost the status of capital of Minorca with the British Invasion of 1722, although the bishopric remained there as the maximum ecclesiastical authority. In the 19th century, the wall was demolished and new districts were built farther away from the historic quarter, marking the beginning of the boom in the jewellery and shoemaking industries.

Ciutadella's port is a very interesting place to visit as well. Along its coastline you will find beautiful coves like Forcat, Blanes, Santabria, Blanca, etc.

Hotels

Casa de Madrid
Calle Arrieta, nº 2, 2º
28013 Madrid

     



The Casa de Madrid is the remarkable second experience in small luxury hotels for Doña Marta Medina. After the prestigous Casa de Carmona in Seville -whose success opened a new horizon for Spanish lodging- the Casa de Madrid is a pioneer in its field. The Casa de Madrid presents a new form of travel for Spain. It is this county´s equivalent to the charming British bed & breakfast. Each guest enjoys the sensation of being in a beautiful private home with all the services of a fine hotel..

Westin Palace Hotel
Plaza de las Cortes, 7
28014 Madrid

     



In the heart of Madrid, just minutes from the Prado and Thyssen museums, The Westin Palace, Madrid is a monument to elegance, combining turn-of-the-century grandeur with new amenities and high-tech touches of a modern world-class hotel, including the internationally acclaimed Heavenly Bed by Westin ©. You'll quickly discover why it was named to Condé Nast Traveler's 2002 Gold List and was honored with a spot on Condé Nast Traveler's 2001 Readers' Choice Awards List. A full-service business center and 18 ultramodern function rooms make The Westin Palace ideal for meetings and conferences. Work out at the 24-hour fitness center, relax in the sauna or solarium, then enjoy elegant dining at La Rotonda, where Mediterranean specialties are complemented by selections from the extensive wine cellar..

Lopez de Haro
Obispo Orueta, 2 - 4
48009 Bilbao

     



Classic Boutique Hotel located in the downtown , five minutes walking form the Guggenheim museum and next to the rest of city attractions. Special services like Pillow Menus , Free Shoe-Shine service and wi-fi connexion with Internet. .

Golf courses

Benalup Hotel Golf & Country Club
Calle La Torre, s/n
11190 Benalup (Cádiz)
Tel. +34 956424928 / Fax +34 956424929

holes: 18
par: 73


Benalup Golf is an environment friendly course constructed using TerraCottem. The plan for the Benalup Golf golf course was designed by the well known golfing architect, Baron Paul Rolin. The fairways and greens have been set up in an ecologically responsible way in this lightly forested area. The 18 hole golf course has many water obstacles. Benalup Golf has a splendid view of the "Laguna de la Janda", an enormous plain where the lake once was. In clear weather you can easily see the coast of Africa. .


Club Marina Golf Mojacar
Urbanización Marina de la Torre, Avenida del Mar, s/n
04368 Mojácar (Almería)
Tel. +34 950133235 / Fax +34 950133230

holes: 18
par: 72


The Marina Golf Mojacar course, is the new and exiting Levante almeriense golf course, surrounded by mediterranian seas, between Garrucha and Mojacar, with wonderful views from relaxing ocean views to colourful patches of laboured landscapes. Ramón Espinosa´s golf course design includes three lakes strategically situated giving you a comfortable environment of peaceful and delighful surroundings having a different view from one hole to the other making the game more chalenging in order for you to use your complete set of poles..