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The AC Santo Mauro is situated in the swanky residential Chamberi district, close to the Paseo de la Castellana, in the heart of the Madrid. Housed in the former residence of the Duke of Santo Mauro, the hotel consists of three wings with its grand exterior, high ceilings, ornate plasterwork, iron staircase and marble fireplaces. The AC Santo Mauro hotel has a French touch with the old library transformed into a restaurant, and the old ballrooms now serve as meeting rooms, it is simply quite spectacular.

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History, art, culture, great atmosphere. Opened in October 2004, the Palacio del Retiro is a part of prestigious chain as AC Recoletos. Located in the heart of Madrid, this five-star luxurious property is just a few minutes of the most popular museums of the city. Situated opposite the famous Retiro Park, this is one of the best located hotels in the city. Housed in a 19th-century impressive palace, the hotel’ building is protected by National Heritage status.

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The Kempinski Hotel Bahia Marbella Estepona is an exclusive sea-side resort with a privileged location allows breathtaking views over the Mediterranean Sea, Rock of Gibraltar and African coastline. Located only 5 min drive from the centre of Estepona, the hotel is set in breathtaking subtropical gardens designed by the famous Spanish architect Melvin Villaroel. Since its inauguration in 1999, the Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona has been awarded a number of prizes for its magnificent gardens.

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Situated on a 100,000 sq m estate Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque Resort is set in a luxury village setting bordering the sea on the idyllic island of Tenerife, Canary Islands. Overlooking Duque Beach in Costa Adeje in Southern Tenerife, the hotel complex is a member of Leading Hotels of the World. Surrounded by 6 hectares of magnificent tropical gardens this luxurious hotel complex blends harmoniously with its surroundings, preserving the deep warmth of the island’s volcanic origins and the peace of a welcoming paradise.

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Opened 1918, the neoclassical facade invites discriminating travelers to enter a world of luxury: discover exquisite accommodations and excellence in service. The Hotel Majestic is located on the prestigious Paseo de Gracia in the very center of Barcelona. The hotel is located within walking distance to all the main tourist attractions: Las Ramblas, the Plaza de Cataluna, the Gothic Quarter, and Gaudi’s major architectural works – the Casa Batllo, La Pedrera and Casa Mila. Come and taste that this hotel has to offer.

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Perfectly located at the heart of the most artistic and commercial hub of Barcelona,  Le Meridien Barcelona is close to major art attractions such as MACBA Art Gallery, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, El Liceo Opera Theatre and the Gothic Quarter. Built in the classic Modernismo style in 1956, it was originally called the Hotel Manila. Overlooking the city’s iconic boulevard of leisure and entertainment Las Ramblas, this sophisticated hotel is a wonderful place to explore this magnificent city and to see the fulfilment of Gaudi’s dream (dream of a Barcelona filled with vibrant colors, interesting shaped stonework, and original design).

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Spain is well served with windmills, both on the mainland, and also on the various islands of the Balearics, and the Canaries. These windmills inspired Miguel de Cervantes to create the famous episode of the battle against the giants in his work “Don Quixote” and became famous in the 16th century (when Don Quixote was first published). Consuegra is a municipality located in a province of Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha. The best examples of restored Spanish windmills can be found in this province.

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Located in eastern Andalusia, in the province of Granada, Spain, the Andasol solar power station is Europe’s first commercial parabolic trough solar thermal power plant. Occupies about 200 hectares of land, it is comprised of three power plants, namely Andasol 1, 2 and 3. The three plants constitute the largest solar power station in the world. Its name is a combination of Andalusia and Sol (sun in Spanish).

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This genuine 8th Century defence is situated on a foreland above the meandering river Jucar, on the Manchego-Levantinas supply. The hotel occupies the age residence of the Marqueses de Villena, which is over 13 centuries old. The filmmaker mansion has primary director beams and conventional accessory. Past refurbishment of this Parador capital that you can fiat in a 4 lead hotel with all the unsurprising keep whilst enjoying the condition of this humanities business It has adroit figure, combine old and new features.

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This 18th-century palace is located in the heart of Madrid in the exclusive Chamberi district with excellent transport options into the historic centre. InterContinental Madrid is an exclusive five-star landmark hotel situated a few minutes away from the world-famous El Prado Muesum and Museo de Lazaro Galdiano. There are a selection of paintings and sculptures throughout the public areas of the building.

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