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PLAYA DEL INGLéS
Playa Del Inglés
Playa del Inglés (Spanish for "Englishman's Beach") is a town in the south coast of the island of Gran Canaria. Playa del Inglés is part of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. It has a nice long beach made of tall sand dunes that come from the Sahara desert, and is connected with other beach towns including San Agustín and Maspalomas in the touristic centre of the island. The population was 17,158 in 2002, and growing. Hotels, restaurants, taverns and villas are aligned with its beach. Playa del Inglés is a popular destination for the European gay community, with bars, restaurants and businesses centered primarily in the Yumbo Centrum shopping center. A gay beach is found near the Maspalomas Dunes.
Playa del Inglés is linked with the old highway linking Puerto de Mogán and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and with the GC1 superhighway with an interchange to the north. Until the arrival of tourism, agriculture was the main industry in the area, the second leading industries are business and agriculture. The mountains can be seen to the north.
Playa del Inglés is home to the Yumbo centre that contains gaybars and clubs Nearest places
MaspalomasSan Agustín
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Playa del Inglés has schools, lyceums (secondary or high schools), gymnasiums, churches, banks and plazas.Playa del Inglés is a popular tourist attraction.
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Hotels in Playa Del Inglés
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 | Finca la Cervalera  |
Score 6.8 from 5 reviews | | Camino de la Cervalera, s/nº |  |
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Set in an extensive, wooded estate, the Finca la Cervalera is located only 40 minutes from Madrid by car.
La Cervalera’s rooms are elegant and classic in decoration. Relax on the outdoor terrace in the warm afternoons in summer, or take a stroll around the gardens surrounding the property. You can also make use of the outdoor swimming pool during the summer months. The Finca la Cervalera is the ideal place for organising business meetings or private events, such as weddings. This magnificent property is situated in beautiful countryside, within reaching distance of the capital.
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 | Complejo Enoturístico Finca La Estacada  |
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| Finca La Estacada specialises in wine, with its own vineyard, wine cellar and a gourmet restaurant. It has a heated outdoor swimming pool, 2 paddle tennis courts and a spa.
The hotel is set in the countryside of Castilla la Mancha, near the town of Tarancón. The cities of Madrid and Cuenca are both 40 minutes away by car. The hotel offers free private parking.
Each room at La Estacada has a free minibar, with a selection of wines. Rooms are air-conditioned, and have an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
La Estacada organises wine-tasting sessions and tours. It also has an ornamental vineyard. The complex has terraces and gardens, with olive trees and a fountain.
All guests receive a free session in the spa's pool and jacuzzi area. The spa specialises in treatments using wine, with discounts for guests. There is also a sauna and a gym. ... more | | | | More hotels in Playa Del Inglés |
| Private Historical Granada Sightseeing Tour |
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Your private tour begins by visiting the Royal Chapel commissioned by the Catholic Manarchs and built in flamboyant Gothic style. Here you will find the mausoleums of Isabel and Ferdinand and their children Phillip "The Beautiful" and Joan "The Mad". The Cathedral stands next to the Chapel and is considered as the first renaissance church in Spain.
Continue along Gran Via passing the Gardens of Triunfo and Hospital Real, to reach the Carthusian Monastery, a Baroque masterpiece, started in 1505 and spanning over three centuries, highlighting the Sanctum Sanctorum (Holy of Holies) and the Sacristy.
Your journey will continue to the old Moorish Quarter of the Albaycin, through its narrow streets until reaching either Saint Cristobal Mirador de San Nicholas (depending on time and traffic). From here, you can experience the beauty of the Alhambra, Granada and the Sierra Nevada, followed by a visit to the Sacromonte, a typical and ancient quarter of cave dwellings, where the Gypsy population live. You will visit one of the most representative caves where refreshments will be served.
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| Valencia Airport Private Departure Transfer |
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Travel from your Valencia hotel to Valencia Airport. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer so the price is the same for groups of:
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Valencia hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 - 48 hours prior to your transfer, you will be required to call the supplier directly (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher) to reconfirm exact pick up times and places.
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Don't forget to book your Valencia Airport Arrival Transfer, simply type the product code 3042VLCAPTHTL into the Keyword Box.
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the "Special Requirements" box:
- Airline
- Flight Number
- Departing City and Arrival Airport
- Arrival Time
- Full Hotel Name and Address
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Travel south of Madrid approximately 44 miles (71 kilometers) to the glorious city of Toledo, the capital of Spain in medieval times and setting for the famous paintings of El Greco. Towering towards the sky of Castile, surrounded by the river Tajo, the city is a National Monument to Spain's art, history and spirituality. Throughout the town you can appreciate the different architectural styles of Arabic, Mudejar Gothic and Renaissance whilst walking through its charming narrow and steeped streets. A guide will accompany you on a visit to the outside of the Cathedral which is an outstanding example from the Spanish Gothic period. You will also visit the St. Tome Church where the masterpiece from El Greco is located "The Burial from the Lord of Orgaz", The Synagogue from Sta. Ma La Blanca, St. Juan of the King and a gothic style monastery. You will spend 2 to 3 hours in Toledo. El Escorial Monastery, founded by Philip II in the 16th Century, is the largest Spanish building of the Renaissance. It was originally built to provide a place where the King could live the life of a monk whilst ruling the Spanish Empire. Enjoy a guided tour (including entrance fees) of the Austria's Palace, Kings Pantheon, Infants Pantheon, Capitular Rooms and the Basilica. Located only 6 miles (9.5 kilometers) north of El Escorial lies the Valley of the Fallen, a vast Basilica excavated inside of the mountain, on top of which looms a gigantic granite monument. This majestic cross was built by General Franco to remember the dead of Spain's Civil War. The entire complex is surrounded by a landscape of unique beauty. Enjoy a guided tour inside the Basilica.
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