Hospes Maricel

Overlooking the Mediterranean, this luxurious hotel boasts 16th and 17th architecture and super sleek design – relax in the elegant grounds with stunning pool right on the water’s edge. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. The Maricel is located in a quiet, residential area of the island and is therefore very peaceful with an exclusive feel. 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. Enjoy the sunset over the water with a delicious cocktail on the terrace while you make the most of the tranquil surroundings and the sounds of the waves. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Make the most of the live Jazz every week. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). Dine in the elegant restaurant serves traditional Majorcan cuisine with an emphasis on genuine and local ingredients and products such as fresh fish and seafood. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. Enjoy your meal with a fine local 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. Unwind with one of the Maricel’s relaxing Oriental massages which can enjoy the setting of the natural caves. 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. The Hotel will close for holidays until 31 January 2009. 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.