Citymar San Anton

With beautiful views of the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada, this modern 4-star hotel with outdoor pool is near the historical and commercial centre of Granada. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. The exhibition centre is just across the river and the main sights of this lovely city are all within walking distance, so just leave your car in the hotel car park and explore on foot. 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. Car rental is available on-site and the hotel can give you tourist information. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. There is also a gift shop in the hotel where you can buy souvenirs. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). In the summer you can cool down with a swim, then enjoy a barbecue on the terrace. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. During the rest of the year you can still enjoy the panoramic views from one of the hotel’s 2 restaurants. 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. For light refreshments the snack bar is a good option, or simply have a drink at the terrace bar. 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. All the hotel’s 189 en suite rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with modern amenities including satellite TV with Canal+. 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. **Special offers for minimum stay of 2 nights**. This contrast is also to be seen in the individual heartbeat of Spain’s cities, where surroundings, climate and daily lifestyles harmonise to lend each its own typical character and atmosphere.