While staying at family-run Hacienda San Rafael, take part in the photography courses or riding safaris that they offer to make the most of the beautiful Andalucian countryside.
Things to do in Inland Andalucia
What to do in Inland Andalucia
Photography Courses at Hacienda San Rafael
Want a relaxing holiday and to learn a skill while you're at it? We can't think of many better combos than a stay at one of our all time favourites...
Riding Safaris at Hacienda San Rafael
'Riding in the hills of Andalucia’ has a rather nice ring to it, and with good reason.
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Luxury Hotels in Inland Andalucia
Hacienda San Rafael
A family-run, former olive farm in a beautiful rural Andalucian setting, halfway between Seville and Jerez.
Casa Olea
Travel professional Tim and his hotelier wife Claire converted this remote and run-down cortijo (olive farm) in the heart of Andalucia to a luxurious...
La Almuña
Hugh and Jane Arbuthnott, whose home this has been for 20 years, are excellent hosts and incredibly knowledgeable about the area; with them you...
Casa La Siesta
Casa la Siesta is just as romantic as the story of the two owners – a pair of young English language students who met at a nearby Spanish school,...
Palacio de los Patos
The hotel consists of two buildings: a beautifully restored 19th-century urban mansion, and a stylish modern annex.
Palacio del Bailio
The Palacio del Bailio is a beautifully restored former palace, set around patios and gardens in the heart of Cordoba.
Trasierra
This 16th Century hacienda is surrounded by three thousand acres of olive and orange groves and is ideal for those looking for a beautiful and...
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