Intur Alcazar de San Juan

Built by a famous Spanish Architect, this hotel has very stylish interiors with arched walkways and high ceilings such as the one over the indoor pool – enjoy the fresh air in the pretty gardens. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. Challenge yourself to a good workout in the Intur Alcanzar de San Juan’s gymnasium and then relax with a session in the sauna. 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. Over the summer months, enjoy glorious sunshine on the outdoor terrace before cooling off in the outdoor pool or with a delicious drink form the bar. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Enjoy dinner in the elegant restaurant of the Intur Alcanzar de San Juan. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). From your table, admire the beautiful architecture such as the arched corridors that capture the light of the surrounding gardens from the large windows. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. Explore the La Mancha region which is famous for its fine food and wine. 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. You can go on a walking or cycling excursion in the area. 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. Follow the route of Don Quixote and see the famous windmills. It was this element of urban renewal that became even more evident at a later date, in the form of townplans designed to extend and enlarge the leading cities, and the construction of graceful buildings which, in keeping with the shifts and changes in architectural tastes, have helped shape the identity of Spain’s cities over the last two hundred years.