Slow and South: Costa de la Luz

I kind of feel like not going to Malaga, Marbella and that sort of places. For some reason I want to go somewhere vast and wide, where I can enjoy the horizon, possibly away from any cheerfully drinking crowds. Therefore, I looked at the other side of Andalucia - a bit north and south of Cadiz which is the airport I intend to use. I also want to pamper myself because I'm so deserving it. LOL Which explains why you'll find my list of hotels more on the luxury side this time although I've tried to include some reasonably priced aparthotels and villas too. However, the list is missing the hundreds of family hotels and very nice hostels you can find in the fishing villages in this part of Spain. I think even in July and August you can safely land there without being afraid there will be no place for you to stay. I have also stayed as close to the beach as possible because I'm feeling lazy lately and am not willing to drive or walk too far this summer. My focus is strictly on sleeping, sunbathing, writing, reading and exercising. :)

*Image courtesy of www.resortsinspain.com

Here is what I've bookmarked for myself in terms of accommodation, going from north to south (above and below Cadiz on the map):

Islantilla
http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/parador-de-mazagon.en-gb.html?aid=339753;label=slbr_costa-de-la-luz-bEA9pCEgZvsfDIkd_JWN7gS10713955905;sid=9a932d14b8a98e8def62e4820b6b835f;dcid=4;srfid=ad2a24bad818b5dc9c7c45a6c664ca9aX66

Mazagon
http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/parador-de-mazagon.en-gb.html?aid=339753;label=slbr_costa-de-la-luz-bEA9pCEgZvsfDIkd_JWN7gS10713955905;sid=9a932d14b8a98e8def62e4820b6b835f;dcid=4;srfid=ad2a24bad818b5dc9c7c45a6c664ca9aX66
http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/mazagonia.en-gb.html?aid=339753;label=slbr_costa-de-la-luz-bEA9pCEgZvsfDIkd_JWN7gS10713955905;sid=9a932d14b8a98e8def62e4820b6b835f;dcid=4;srfid=ad2a24bad818b5dc9c7c45a6c664ca9aX72

Matalascanas
http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/vime-tierra-mar-golf.en-gb.html?aid=339753;label=slbr_costa-de-la-luz-bEA9pCEgZvsfDIkd_JWN7gS10713955905;sid=9a932d14b8a98e8def62e4820b6b835f;dcid=4

Sanlucar de Barameda
http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/abba-palacio-de-sonanes.en-gb.html?aid=339753;label=slbr_costa-de-la-luz-bEA9pCEgZvsfDIkd_JWN7gS10713955905;sid=9a932d14b8a98e8def62e4820b6b835f;dcid=4;srfid=ad2a24bad818b5dc9c7c45a6c664ca9aX14

*Image courtesy of www.peninsulartours.com

*Image courtesy of www.sobrecadiz.com

*Image courtesy of www.travel-destination.net

*Image courtesy of www.littlehotelsofspain.co.uk

Roche
http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/confortel-calas-de-conil.en-gb.html?aid=339753;label=slbr_costa-de-la-luz-bEA9pCEgZvsfDIkd_JWN7gS10713955905;sid=9a932d14b8a98e8def62e4820b6b835f;dcid=4

Los Canos de Meca
http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/casa-meca.en-gb.html?aid=339753;label=slbr_costa-de-la-luz-bEA9pCEgZvsfDIkd_JWN7gS10713955905;sid=9a932d14b8a98e8def62e4820b6b835f;dcid=4

Zahara de los Atunes
http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/colores.en-gb.html?aid=339753;label=slbr_costa-de-la-luz-bEA9pCEgZvsfDIkd_JWN7gS10713955905;sid=9a932d14b8a98e8def62e4820b6b835f;dcid=4;srfid=ad2a24bad818b5dc9c7c45a6c664ca9aX21
http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/avenida-playa.en-gb.html?aid=339753;label=slbr_costa-de-la-luz-bEA9pCEgZvsfDIkd_JWN7gS10713955905;sid=9a932d14b8a98e8def62e4820b6b835f;dcid=4;srfid=ad2a24bad818b5dc9c7c45a6c664ca9aX37
http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/hacienda-cabo-de-plata.en-gb.html?aid=339753;label=slbr_costa-de-la-luz-bEA9pCEgZvsfDIkd_JWN7gS10713955905;sid=9a932d14b8a98e8def62e4820b6b835f;dcid=4;srfid=ad2a24bad818b5dc9c7c45a6c664ca9aX73
http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/hotelito-el-varadero.en-gb.html?aid=339753;label=slbr_costa-de-la-luz-bEA9pCEgZvsfDIkd_JWN7gS10713955905;sid=9a932d14b8a98e8def62e4820b6b835f;dcid=4
Although the links here are from Booking.com, I strongly suggest you check Expedia, Orbitz and Venere too, together with your local operators. Promotions are different and at this price it's worth to do some research.

*Photo courtesy of www.sovereign.com

For general info on the Cadiz province, check: http://www.andalucia.com/costa-de-la-luz/cadizprov.htm , especially the links on the right which will guide you through the villages, give you info on entertainment options and weather (wind there can be really bad!).

For more hotel deals and some guidance, check:
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/HACSearch?geo=187431&inDay=9&inMonth=03%2F2012&checkIn=dd%2Fmm%2Fyyyy&outDay=11&outMonth=03%2F2012&checkOut=dd%2Fmm%2Fyyyy&searchAll=true&adults=2&cat_1=1&zff_0=1&geo=187431&refineForm=true&hs=&sortOrder=popularity&availability=&tb=0&add_location_input_filter=&prng_0=0&l1currency=1&propType=on&trating_0=0&zfc_0=0&zfa_0=0&unear=&snear=&nameContains=&zfb_0=0&zfb_0=0
http://en.escapio.com/list/225/07.08.2012/14.08.2012
http://www.cntraveller.com/guides/europe/spain/costa-de-la-luz/where-to-stay
http://online.destinia.com/online/index.php?request_type=1&tipo_de_buscador=2&country_code=&direct_pay=&remite=destinia&referer_page=http%253A%252F%252Fdestinia.com%252Fen%252Fbeaches&location_code=COAST_66343&multicon=&gestor_id=&access_intermediary_type=&login_user=&type_form=&num_rooms=1&num_adults=2&num_children=0&num_babies=0%2C&num_rooms_1=&num_adults_1=&num_children_1=&num_babies_1=&num_rooms_2=&num_adults_2=&num_children_2=&num_babies_2=&language_code=en&checkin_day=7&checkin_month=8&checkin_year=2012&checkout_day=14&checkout_month=8&checkout_year=2012&regimen=&selected_regimen=&category=&requested_regimen=&date_unix=1330857593&filter_name=&serial=-&action=request_availability&search_string=&search_num_results=&search_id=&rand=257855992&av_t=&customer_nationality=30044
http://holidays.easyjet.com/HolidayResults.aspx

*Image courtesy of www.secretdestinations.com

For holiday rentals try:
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/Spain/Costa-de-la-Luz-Cadiz/Costa-de-la-Luz/r2502.htm
http://www.casamundo.co.uk/spain/costa_de_la_luz/
http://www.gamasl.co.uk/Spanish-vacations/Costa-de-la-Luz.htm

I haven't decided yet. I'm not sure which part of the coast I want to go to and I'm not sure what I'm willing to compromise with - the comfort of the hotel or the distance from the beach... Or airport. It's very tough to be lazy these days, very tough. However, the area is not only breathtakingly beautiful but very rich in culture, so a trip or two to the nearby historical cities will be mandatory! :)

*Image courtesy of www.europropertyspain.co.uk

Slow and South

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Costa de la Luz

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