The old city of Salamanca is home to what has often been described as the finest square in Spain, the 18th century Plaza Mayor. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the old city of Salamanca is a historic university town where troves of magnificent cathedrals and various masterpieces of architecture exist alongside several densely markets, trendy bars and nightspots.
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Seated magnificently along the picturesque waterfront of Vigo – one of the most important historic ports in Spain, Pazo los Escudos Hotel is a five-star hotel acclaimed as the finest in the city. The hotel offers an elegant mix of noble tradition and urban indulgence.
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Pazo do Castro is a magnificent estate constructed in 17th century, now converted into a pleasant country hotel. Located in the tiny village of O Castro in eastern Galicia, Spain it offers the visitor a privileged glimpse into the rural lifestyle of the Spanish nobility.
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Located in the magnificent city of San Sebastian, Spain, Marina Cristina is next to the Urumea River and only meters from the sea. A short wall will take you to the old Quarter where you can wander the lively streets filed with shops, bars, museums and churches.
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Located near Gernika, Spain, this is the Bosque de Oma. Here Basque artist Agustin Ibarrola painted pine-tree trunks with signs, symbols and images to suggest magical forest-dwellers. Created in the 1960s, the painted forest in the Oma Valley is a unique example of “land art”.
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First built in 1896 and reopened in 2004 after a renovation by well-known Spanish architect, Rafael Moneo, Panticosa Resort is one of the most fashionable spa resorts in all Europe and frequented by many famous writers and royalty. Location: Provincia de Huesca, Spain
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Situated in the town of La Garriga (only 25 minutes away from Barcelona) Gran Hotel Balneario Blancafort is a new benchmark for thermal resorts, not only in Spain, but in all of Europe. For centuries, the town of La Garriga has been renowned for its sulphate -rich baths. Everyone from royalty and the elite of Catalan society, to artists and modern-day celebrities, have flocked to this National Heritage Site to soak in its waters, making it an important destination for both tourists and natives alike.
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Hotel Gran Derby is the comfortable modern décor that gives its guests the sensation of being at home rather than in a hotel. Like every hotel in the chain it has a distinct personality and with only 41 rooms, the Gran Derby exemplifies the charm and personal service of a boutique hotel. Location: Barcelona, Spain.
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Hotel Urban is owned by the Derby Hotels Collection group, creator of nine boutique hotels in Madrid, Barcelona and London. Located in the heart of the bustling cultural, political and commercial hub of Madrid, the hotel offers an unforgettable, superlative experience in contemporary luxury.
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QUITO, the capital of Ecuador, was once a stopover for tourists heading to the Galapagos. Its Old Town was a maze of litter-strewn streets and dilapidated colonial facades, and its New Town was known for raucous partying and muggings. However, the things start to turn around thanks to a revitalization campaign initiated in 2001 that has poured hundreds of millions of dollars in public and private investment into neglected neighborhoods. Renovation of old historic structures and construction of cultural places and hotels have made Quito more visited today, and a strengthened Policía de Turismo has made the streets safer.
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