La Posada de San Marcos
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Calle Colon 12, 21340 Alajar, Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park Spain
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- All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
- Face masks required for guests in public areas
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to guests & staff
- Stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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#2 of 2 in Alajar
Location
4.9
Cleanliness
4.9
Service
4.9
Value
4.7
GreenLeaders Platinum level
Enjoy a wonderful stay in a special part of the Natural Park Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche at Las Posadas in Alájar providing low impact, environmentally friendly accommodation within a natural park along with invaluable help and advice from your hosts Lucy and Ángel. At La Posada de San Marcos the only sound you will hear is the breeze in the cork oak trees, the babbling of the stream, birdsong and crickets. The view towards the oak clad hill behind us or towards the village and the Peña beyond provide the perfect backdrop from your room terrace or the gardens. The perfect opportunity to experience an environmentally friendly, energy efficient hotel with a superior level of accommodation and disabled access. Relax in our garden and if it gets too warm plunge into our 12 metre pool to cool off or take some exercise.Or alternatively you can stay at our sister hotel La Posada de Alájar, a renovated inn dating from the 18th Century where you are surrounded by the history of its walls and chestnut beamed ceilings. Centrally located by the village square with its restaurants, bars and shops everything is close to hand. Cosy rooms, cheerfully decorated, ensure an enjoyable and comfortable holiday.
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Property amenities
Free public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Canoeing
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Street parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Special diet menus
Vending machine
Hiking
Horseback riding
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Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
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Soundproof rooms
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Interconnected rooms available
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
Full view
64Somewhat walkable
Grade: 64 out of 100
46Restaurantswithin 5 miles
23Attractionswithin 5 miles
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The other reviews say it all. This is a brilliant place to stay in rural Andalucia. Owners Angel and Lucy do an excellent job in making their visitors feel welcome and at home. Their enthusiasm for the area and all it has to offer is infectious and they couldn’t be more helpful in ensuring you make the most of your stay. If you visit, do join Angel’s guided walk, take part in the jamon tasting and sample Lucy’s cooking. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are one of the fundamental principles here. Breakfast toast spread with olive oil instead of butter, honey and freshly cracked walnuts was a revelation. Even the nutcrackers work better than those at home! Our room was simple, spacious, comfortable and clean, with doors opening onto a terrace overlooking the garden, pool…
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Date of stay: March 2020
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wantiesaway wrote a review Mar 2020
Richmond-upon-Thames, United Kingdom80 contributions53 helpful votes
There is little I can add to the previous reviews of the posada, just agree with everything that has been said. We spent 6 nights here enjoying good local food, Lucy and Angel's exceptional hospitality. We were especially grateful for advice on walks that we could manage and all the local knowledge. Nothing was too much trouble for this very hospitable couple.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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We recently traveled to Alajar, Spain for a walking holiday and stayed in a charming hotel owned by, the equally charming, Angel and Lucy. Angel gave all the residents a master class on how to carve 'Jamón ibérico', this practical demonstration was accompanied/paired with local Sherry's, followed by a sumptuous NYs eve supper. This lovely village nestled in the Andalucia Mountains boasts stunning views, fabulous locally produced food and wine. The view from the bell gable at the 'Reina de los Ángeles chapel' is especially worthwhile. In summary... Fantastic walking, great weather (very lucky), perfect hosts - a truly memorable experience.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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This was a last minute booking through Inntravel and we chose the Posada San Marcos because the flights worked well and Inntravel's package offered varied lowish-level walks from the door, three evening meals in house, together with a guided walk with Angel and a visit to the secadero. These were all very worthwhile and I'd recommend the Inntravel package for these extras. So what makes it 5 stars? Well 3 main things: (1) Lucy and Angel - an Anglo-Spanish couple - provide the perfect combination of understanding what Brits expect/understand and local knowledge - as well as being very happy to explain everything about the local area, customs, language (i.e. rural Andalucian Spanish as opposed to Sevillian Spanish!) etc. They make you feel almost part of the family. They'll also…
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Date of stay: October 2019
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We came as a prelude to a fortnight in Portugal and found Alajar an easy drive from Faro airport. Lucy and Angel are the perfect hosts of a tiny hotel in a tiny village. We had booked their Iberian Ham experience which meant we spent a lot of time with one or other of our friendly hosts as they gave us a fascinating (and tasty) introduced to the world's finest ham and the people (and pigs) who make it. The room was simple but clean and comfortable with an outdoor balcony. I enjoyed the pool though it was a little cool in late September. Lucy's dinners were memorable, as was the Andalucian breakfast. We admired their commitment to local products and sustainabilty. I think we shall return - maybe next time for a little gentle walking among the beautiful hills.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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We’ve had a wonderful holiday improving our Spanish whilst also learning about local culture, food, flora and fauna in this very pretty, small, family run hotel. Lucy and Ángel are fantastic hosts and there is a very friendly atmosphere in the hotel. Whilst there is everything you could need or want - attractive rooms, pretty garden, swimming pool, delicious food - there is also an emphasis on home-made and local products and sustainability. Our daily language sessions with Ángel were informative and fun, and helped to fill in some of the gaps whilst also deepening our understanding of Spanish. We thoroughly enjoyed the organised activities: a marvellous guided walk, with Ángel, during which we learnt about local plants, fruits and wildlife; a very enjoyable Spanish cookery…
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Everything was perfect, the place, the food and most important the people. Everything is being done with respect to the environment, even the pool water is a bit salty ( loved it ). Amazing sky in the night!
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Date of stay: August 2019
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If you are in Alájar, this is a wonderful place to stay: very comfortable inn with incredibly engaged, caring hosts. Ángel & Lucy were very friendly, without being too present. Ángel offered a fantastic olive oil tasting/lesson, along with tour of the garden and environmental improvements of the inn [including its geothermal energy capabilities.] Breakfasts are great and Lucy cooked in the evenings [most evenings - not all]; her dinners are wonderful and made it too easy to not experience other local restaurants.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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We stayed here for 4 nights as part of a walking holiday, which also included 3 nights in Seville. This proved to be an excellent choice - a lovely situation and great hosts who were very helpful and a real mine of information on the local area. We were lucky with the weather and got 4 great walks done in the Alajar area - plenty more to do if we come back, which does seem like a great idea! Lovely breakfasts too.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Our fourth time here, I think. Lucy and Angel as hospitable as ever. The peacefulness never ceases to pall. A new experience for us this time was having supper on the terrace watching the sun go down. Wonderful!
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Date of stay: September 2019
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PRICE RANGE
$103 - $104 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
SpainAndaluciaProvince of HuelvaSierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural ParkAlajar
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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