Vincci Condal Mar

This stunning, contemporary design hotel is housed in a unique circular tower. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. It boasts spectacular views across Barcelona from its impressive rooftop swimming pool. 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. Located in the fashionable Diagonal Mar area around Forum, the Vincci Condal Mar is set just a few minutes’ walk away from the sandy beach of Mar Bella. 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 views over the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the city’s magnificent architecture, from the hotel’s rooftop terrace. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). Here you will also find the outdoor bar and pool – ideal for cooling off from the warm Catalan sunshine. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. After a busy day’s work or sightseeing enjoy a workout in the hotel gym. 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 then choose between dining at the hotel’s Catalan-Asian fusion restaurant or the family-friendly Mediterranean buffet venue. 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.