Hotel Central, Marbella **

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Hotel Central, Marbella

A cosy and deluxe boutique hotel in Marbella’s Casco Historico, in a narrow street with flower pot filled windows and white painted walls, the Hotel Central Marbella is perfect for visitors who want to explore the history and magic of this beautiful city, and who prefer standards of decor and service far exceeding those of the average small hotel.

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Single, double and triple rooms are supplied, as well as a luxury penthouse suite with two bedrooms and furnished terrace. All of the rooms at Hotel Central are intended to be comfortable and functional, with modern furniture, plasma televisions, telephone, air conditioning, free Internet, hair dryer, and bathrooms with tubs.

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The Autumn Mandrake

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Autumn mandrake in the Sierra de Grazalema

The mandragora autumnalis is an autumn and winter flowering beauty here in Andalucia and is a plant totally surrounded in myth and folklore. The mandrake belongs to the Solanaceae or Potato family and has been mentioned over the centuries many times, even in the Bible it was noted as an aphrodisiac.

From September to March it can be seen in olive groves, in fields or even along the verges growing as a large clump of enormous dark green leaves. If you take a closer look you will see the wonderful lilac-pink crocus like flowers, often 10-30 on a single plant and after flowering there are enormous yellow/orange seedpods.

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EL Faro Inn, Marbella ***

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EL Faro Inn, Marbella

Named for the lighthouse ‘El Faro’ in Marbella, the hotel is very close to the marina and several of Marbella’s beaches with a choice of private or public. Private beaches typically include sun shade and loungers, and may also provide refreshments.

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The El Faro Inn apartments are not far from the centre of Marbella, with the Parque de la Constitución across the road. From here it is only a short walk to Marbella’s Casco Historico including Plaza de los Naranjos where many of the best restaurants will be found.

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Aloha Gardens Hotel, Marbella ****

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Aloha Gardens Hotel, Marbella

Aloha Gardens is more correctly a serviced apartment complex with some of the facilities of a hotel such as reception and cleaning staff, though guests who love the complex will be those who enjoy the flexibility of cooking for themselves.

Fun loving young at heart people and those on group trips are the main clientele of Aloha Gardens Apertments so if you are looking for complete tranquility this might not be the best location, this is a party complex and is perfect for those who want to enjoy midnight swimming, and late night drinks.

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