L’Hermitage Hotel & Spa

Set in a former monastery dating from the 16th century, this hotel and spa provides the ideal place to relax in a tranquil, rural setting. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. Located in northern Majorca, L’Hermitage is surrounded by extensive olive groves and other aromatic plants. It also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla Its total surface area is 504,788 sq kms Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. These peaceful surroundings complement the relaxing spa treatments available, which include aromatherapy, massage and facials. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. You can also make use of luxury facilities such as the outdoor swimming pool, sauna and 2 tennis courts at this rural oasis. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). Rooms are decorated in a traditional Majorcan style. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. They boast features which can include fireplaces, antique furniture, terraces and direct access to the gardens and the convent tower. Continuing concerns are large-scale unemployment and the Basque separatist movement The diversity and contrast that go to mould the character of Spain are likewise in evidence in its cities. Certain rooms also enjoy spectacular views over the mountains of Alfabia. Celts, Iberians, Phoenicians and, at a later date, the Greco-Roman civilisation laid the first cornerstones of urban settlements which, to this day, bear the marks of their passage through time During the Middle Ages, Arabic, Jewish and Christian cultures, singly and through a process of mutual cross-influence, gave rise to the birth of cities which have come to house an historical-artistic heritage of incalculable proportions Tradition alone does not suffice Modernity too is essential, and this was something certain Spanish monarchs –Charles III for one– managed to successfully apply during their reigns in order to beautify townscapes, like that of Madrid, with parks and landmark monuments, thereby instilling the city with a spirit of renewal.