Hotel Las Arenas, Affiliated by Meliá
Hotel Las Arenas, Affiliated by Meliá Kod hotelu: AMTSES0OBG Spain \ Costa del Sol
Description
The hours of serving meals and the functioning of individual elements of the hotel infrastructure may be subject to slight changes due to seasonality, weather conditions, guests' requests or force majeure, which the hotelier will not have the control of.
* Information on the official categorization of the hotel can be found in the description of the presented facilities ("Hotel" section) and it is consistent with the categorization used in a given country. Each country uses its own criteria for awarding a specific category. The hotel categorization presented on the website www.itaka.pl and in the travel documents is our subjective assessment of the hotel standard. Half of the star means the category is too high or too low compared to the official category.
Local excursions
Gibraltar — the 6 km-long peninsula was once a place of international conflicts, therefore, it has a very turbulent and rich history. After reaching Gibraltar, the Rock Tour with a guide. The program includes: minibus drive around the Victorian streets of Gibraltar to the Europa Point lighthouse, with a magnificent view of Morocco, a visit to the Cave of St. Michael and a meeting with Gibraltar macaques. At the end, a drive next to the old, Mauritanian castle. Return to the city, free time (approx. 3 hours). Price from Costa del Sol - approx. 60 EUR, price from Costa Tropical - approx. 70 EUR (includes the care of a Polish-speaking guide); passport or ID required.
Cordoba — it reached its greatest artistic and cultural splendour during Arabic reign. The program includes numerous monuments, a huge Mosque-Cathedral and the Jewish part of the city La Juderia with a synagogue. Price from Costa del Sol - approx. 70 EUR; the trip is not organized from Costa Tropical.
Path of the King — trekking around Caminito del Rey, a scenic route along the mighty limestone walls of the canyon of the River Guadalhorce in Desfiladero de los Gaitanes National Park. The trail was officially opened in 1921 by King Alfonso XIII. After many years it was renovated and made available for tourists. The route runs at a height of approx. 100 m, the cliffs rise to 700 m. The total length of the trail is 8 km, of which approx. 3 km is a route along bridges over a gorge. Thanks to the renovation and security features, it can be overcome by people without experience in climbing. Half-day trip, for guests over 8 y.o. Price from Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical - approx. 55 EUR (lunch not included).
Granada — a trip through scenic landscapes, drowning in Andalusian sunshine, straight to Granada, the longest existing Arab kingdom in Spain. The city was made famous, among others, by Alhambra, as well as the beautifully maintained gardens of Generalife. Day trip. Price from Costa del Sol - approx. 80 EUR, price from Costa Tropical - approx. 75 EUR.
Ronda — the route of the trip runs through mountain areas to the white town suspended in clouds - Ronda, one of the most interesting cities of Andalusia, divided by the El Tajo canyon and connected by the bridge of cultures. The high point of the visit is the the oldest bullring in the world. Price from Costa del Sol - approx. 50 EUR; the trip is not organized from Costa Tropical.
Morocco — Romans, Arabs, Portuguese, English and French all tried to conquer the mysterious lands of the Kingdom of Morocco. Today, it is enough to sail 14 km of the Strait of Gibraltar to touch the ground of a different continent and reach Tetuan - a city in Arabian style of a completely different culture. Price from Costa del Sol - approx. 85 EUR (lunch included); the trip is not organized from Costa Tropical.
Sierra Nevada (Alpujarras) — a scenic route through typical mountain villages. Narrow, winding roads, gorgeous views of the highest peaks in continental Spain - Sierra Nevada. The program includes a visit and tasting at a facility that dry-cures the Spanish jamon ham and at an olive oil factory. Price from Costa Tropical - approx. 50 EUR; the trip is not organized from Costa del Sol.
Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.