Andalucía Auténtica - Hotels with Charm

En el último rincón de Almería, “El desierto andaluz”, se encuentra Mojácar, situado cerca del parque natural de Cabo de Gata. Este pueblo blanco de hondas raíces árabes y bañado por el Mediterráneo, se distribuye en una costa de 17 km. de recónditas calas y playas arenosas. Los dos hoteles de Hopem, situados en primera línea de playa, uno al lado del otro, se destacan por su trato familiar y su serenidad. La arquitectura mediterránea de paredes blancas combinadas con minaretes y arcos, hacen brillar el cielo azul. La fresca decoración de las amplias habitaciones, en tonos azules o verdes, y sus amplias terrazas con vistas al mar, garantizan a sus invitados una perfecta y relajada estancia.

Nº of rooms	68 rooms
Air conditioning	Cold / Hot
TV Satellite	Yes
Telephone	Yes
Minibar	Yes
Terrace /Balcony	Some
Restaurant	Yes
Type of breakfast	Cold and hot buffet, continental
Bar	Yes
Swimming pool	Yes (June-Oct.)
Garden/Patio	yes, with sunbeds
Garage/Parking	Yes
Internet	Yes
Accept animals	On request
Type of hotel	Historical building
Distance	Situated in the centre of Carmona, 25 km to Sevilla
Activities	Trekking, Bicycle, Wine and oil-tasting, Cultural Visits

MAIN MONUMENTS

The Cathedral and Giralda Tower

Entrance:7,50 € ; Sunday Free
Constructed in the 12th century on top of the old mosque of which the Giralda and the Patio de los Naranjos still remains. It is the third largest religious building in the world, in its interior there are a wealth of artistic
Treasures and from the tower you have a beautiful panoramic view over the city.
Opening: whole year except Jul & August; Mo- Sa: 11h-17h; Su & holiday: 14.30-18.00h
Opening: July & August; Mo- Sa: 9.30-15.30 ;Su & Holiday: 14.30-18h.
Tel:954.21.49.71

The Real Alcazar

Entrance: 7€
Mudejar style and Moorish gardens. The royal palace is a fusion of Arabian and Christian cultures. Beautiful Arabian mosaics. In its immense gardens you forget you are in the middle of the city. Today it is still used by the Royal family.
Opening: April – Sep; Mo: closed; Tue- Sa: 9.30-19.00; Su & holidays: 9.30-17.00h
Opening: Oct – March
Mo: Closed; Tue-Sa: 9.30-17.00h; Su & Holiday : 9.30-13.30
Tel: 954.502.323

Bull fight museum & Real Maestranza bull ring
Entrance 4€ Seville famous bullring dating from 1761 is an aesthetic marvel and well worth a visit, it accommodates about 12500 spectators. Open from 9.30-19h; Days with bull fight open from 9.30 – 15h; Visits every 20 min TEL: 954.224.577

Torre del Oro (tower)

Entrance: 1€ ; Tuesday : free
Build in the 13 Th. century as a defence tower which controlled the entrance of the port. It is named golden tower because of the golden ceramics which covered the upper part. Some do say because here arrived the gold which came with the boats from America. Actually it is a maritime museum
Opening: Tue – Fr: 10-14h; Sat & sun: 11-14h; Monday and august: closed
TEL: 954.222.419

Parque Maria Luisa - Plaza de España & de Americas

1929 : Ibero –American Expo in Seville. This vast park landscaped by Jean Claude Forestier, director of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris was the setting for the pastiche pavilions of this exp. It is a must to visit this park with a horse carriage. Plaza de España & America are 2 remaining pavilions of this expo.
Plaza de España is build in a combination of Mudejar – gothic and renaissance stile. It has beautiful ceramics. The 48 benches do represent the 48 Spanish provinces. The 4 bridges represent the four Spanish former kingdoms: Castilla – Leon – Arragon – Navarra. Actually it are government offices.
Plaza de Americas: Is made of 3 buildings
The renaissance building houses today the archaeological museum (Entrance free for UE – others 1,5€ - same time table as museum of fine arts TEL: 954.232.401)
The gothic building are today offices from the town hall.
The mudejar building is museum of andalusian folk arts (museo de Artes y costumbres populares) same time table and entrance price as archaeological museum.
TEL: 954.232.576

Casa Pilatos (Manor house)

Entrance: 5 € (only ground floor) 8 € whole palace
A 14th Century Manor House from the Marquees of Tarifa. The name is due to the similarity with Pontius Pilate’s home in Jerusalem. Now it is the private residence of the Dukes of Medinaceli: one of the fines palaces in Seville.Opening: Oct – Feb: Every day 9-18h; Mar – Sep: 9-19h; Tue from 13h-17h free entrance for European
Tel: 954.225.298

Museo de Bellas artes (Fine Arts Museum)
Entrance: free for Europeans; Others: 1,50 € - The most important painting museum after the Prado museum in Madrid it has 14 rooms with paintings from Murillo, Valdes Leal, Zurbarán… Opening: Mo: closed; Tue: 14.30-20.30 Wed – Sat: 9-20.30 Su & holiday: 9-14.30 TEL:954.220.790

Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija (Palace)

Entrance: 4 € ground floor ; 8 €: all the palace
This private mansion, the home of the family of the countess Lebrija, offers a glimpse of palatial life in the heart of Seville. The main patio has roman mosaics of 2 Th. Century before Christ.
Opening: May – Sept: Mo- Fri: 10.30-13.30 & 17-20h; Sa 10-14h - Su: closed;
Oct – April: Mo- Fri: 10.30-13.30 & 16.30-19.30 ;Sa 10-14h - Su: closed
TEL: 954.227.802

Basilica de Macarena (Church)
Entrance: 3€ Constructed in 1949 where you can see the museum of the Holy Week and the famous Virgin Esperanza Macarena. The entrance to the church is for free – the museum cost 3€ Opening: Mo – Fr: 9h-14h & 17h-20h; Sa & Su: 9.30-14h & 17-21h Tel: 954.901.800

Carmona

ANDALUCIA AUTENTICA in Carmona; Like many of Carmona’s historical building the Alcazar de la Reina can be connected with King Pedro I (The Cruel) and his offcial lover, in fact it was built for her. After her death she was given the title, Queen. Another section of the hotel was part of a XVIIth century convent - and it is still used these days by a closed order. Full of history, the Alcazar de la Reina also offers the complete range of facilities of a 4 star hotel. It is an ideal spot for exploring Carmona’s History.
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