B Bou Hotel La viñuela & Spa ★★★★

La Viñuela Boutique hotel can be found along Spain’s much revered Costa del Sol. Yet unlike other hotels in the area, this one enjoys a far more intimate atmosphere thanks to its boutique style and location tucked inland, providing a feeling of perfect, exclusive seclusion. On the one hand, the south coast beach is never far away, and on the other, there’s great access to Spain’s traditional hilltop villages of the Axarquía region. It’s an excellent combination of relaxation and exploration that’s sure to enchant you at first sight.

Relaxation and exploration is the welcome partnership that characterises La Viñuela. The lakeside infinity pool, MEI wellness & spa, landscaped gardens and gastronomy make up the relaxing features of the hotel. Choose from the traditional Andalusian cuisine or more global dishes across the hotel’s three restaurants; “Los Naranjos”, “Viñuela” and “El Jardín”. The rooms are another haven of relaxation. Throughout the hotel and accommodation the décor stays effortlesly sophisticated, where traditional Spanish colours standout from marble tile floors and worktops. The Comfort rooms boast rich upholstery which blends in with the colourful and striking view from the balcony where the hilltops rise and fall in and out of view. With floor heating in the bathroom and Wi-Fi included, the comfort factor extends far beyond the room’s appearance!

Following relaxation of course comes exploration and the all-important adventure. Enjoy a country walk or take up a new sport, something which the hotel can easily arrange for you; will it be canoeing? Or perhaps mountain biking? Whatever you choose, La Viñuela advocates one “must-do”; watching the sunset over the picturesque landscape with a glass of smooth, southern Spanish wine in hand.