La Moraleja

Surrounded by the upmarket Madrid suburb of La Moraleja, this smart, modern hotel allows you to relax in a peaceful setting with a wide range of facilities. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. Unwind with a workout in the gym or 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. Then, cool off in the outdoor swimming pool, which you will find surrounded by attractive gardens. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Here you can also enjoy a barbecue in the summer months. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). Around the hotel you can enjoy a day’s shopping at the nearby Moraleja Green shopping centre. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. You can also enjoy a round at the local course, set opposite the hotel. 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.