Accommodation in Andalucia
- With Mobility in Mind
By Dee McMath
Accommodation for
those with special needs
While it is not always easy to find a comprehensive
list of hotels and places to stay in Andalucia which cater for or
are adapted to the needs of the disabled, those listed as suitable
for disabled travellers are more numerous than in the past. The
Spanish Tourist Office in London can offer some help and can supply
you will a list of user friendly hotels. The following are suggestions
and some examples of places to stay in Andalucia that are user friendly
for those with wheelchairs or with special needs regarding physical
mobility.
the Costa del SOL INLAND MALAGA
Sol Andalusi Resort
If you are an independent person and want to live not only surrounded by beautiful countryside but also within a community of people from different walks of life, nationalities, ages and interests, Sol Andalusí is the place for you.
At Sol Andalusí everything is wheelchair friendly and all facilities are accessible (Spa, swimming pools, café, restaurants, cinema, theatre, supermarket, gardens, etc…)
A number of our apartments have been adapted with the comfort and wellbeing of disabled people in mind.
We offer fully furnished apartments with large terraces as well as studio apartments:
Wide door openings with no steps.
Adapted bathrooms.
Ramp entrances.
24 hr communication with the clinic in every apartment.
More services available:
Equipment rental (mobility scooters, etc..)
Physiotherapy sessions in our clinic.
Special hoist in our semi olympic swimming pool
Adapted cars available upon request.
Hotels On the Costa del Sol
In Fuengirola
Hotel Yaramar
The Yaramar (4 star hotel) opened in November
2000 and is right on the sea front promenade at the Los Boliches
end of Fuengirola. There are plenty of bars, shops and restaurants
close by. The first floor outdoor pool is heated in winter and there
are free sun beds. It is described as one of the best hotels on
the coast for facilities and access and comes highly recommended
by disabled people who have had happy holidays there.
Fuengirola Park
This is a popular hotel in a relatively quiet
area with direct access to the beach. It is about 3.5 kilometres
from Fuengirola centre, but has plenty of shops, commercial centre
and bars. There is a restaurant, TV rooms, social rooms, free parking
and a large swimming pool. It has been described by one person as
a good place for a long stay, because of easy access, good position
and low cost.
In Torremolinos
Beach Club
The hotel is 30 meters from the Playa del
Lido beach and within 800 meters from bars restaurants, cafes and
shops. It has 2 swimming pools, whirlpool, sun terrace and indoor
heated pool with whirlpool. There is disabled access via ramp or
lift. No adapted rooms, but rooms are accessible. Bathrooms with
baths (not roll in showers).
This hotel is very popular and has excellent access for wheelchairs,
good facilities and very friendly staff.
Don Pablo Sol
This is another popular choice and
is very accessible. The hotel has lifts, swimming pools, parking,
and good room facilities. Disabled visitors speak very highly of
this hotel and say that the staff are friendly and always do their
best to make things run smoothly.
Riu Nautilus
This hotel has 299 rooms and is split into
2 buildings - one 4 and one 7 storeys high. There are nice private
hotel gardens. The hotel is on the beach promenade at Torremolinos.
There are good facilities in all the rooms and the hotel is just
700 m from the Puerto Marina and shopping centre. One visitor commented
"Get a room on the first floor and you can take the scooter
right in for charging!"
In Benalmadena
Siroco
This hotel is just 200 meters from the popular
'Malapesqueras' beach and 500 to the resort centre. The hotel has
attractive gardens and 2 swimming pools, a gym, 2 bars and live
music some nights of the week. Access to the hotel is by a rather
steep hill leads up to the hotel making this hotel unsuitable for
the less mobile. However, many clients who use mobility scooters
find access very easy.
Triton
The Triton is around 300m from the marina with its many shops, bars
and restaurants. It has 373 rooms, two swimming pools, gym, sauna,
snack bar, bars, gift shop. There are good facilities in the rooms
and some have excellent sea views. This hotel is very popular for
its excellent position, service and friendly atmosphere.
Bali
Access to the nearest beach (Malapesqueras)
and the promenade is about 350m and then down 80 steps. However,
the hotel has 2 swimming pools, a nice sun terrace, bar and a small
garden. The hotel has 374 rooms, 2 linked buildings blocks, 8 floors,
4 lifts. Although the atmosphere is very friendly and the hotel
facilities are excellent, if you have mobility problems and need
to use a wheelchair or scooter, then it may not be suitable.
Riviera
The Riviera has 188 rooms including 7 suites.
There is a nice garden and terrace. There is private parking, lifts,
hairdresser, gym, pool, sauna and massage parlour. The facilities
include air conditioning, heating, en-suite bathroom, hair dryer,
TV, etc
This centrally located hotel very popular with disabled users.
Las Arenas
This hotel is next to the Castle of the Bil-Bil
and the beach of Santa Ana. It has 104 rooms, swimming pool and
gardens. The rooms have en suite bathrooms and good facilities.
It has good access and is well situated and central. Another popular
choice.
Hotels On The Costa de
la Luz
Hotel Isla Antilla in Huelva,
Tel: (+34) 959 486331
This hotel was awarded the best hotel adapted for
disability users, by the Spanish Tourist Board in 1997. It has 344
rooms and a 4 star rating. It belongs to the Spanish Confortel Hotel
chain and offers very good facilities for the disabled.
Hotels In Sevilla City
Hotel Santa Lucia (3 star), Plaza Santa Lucia 33,
41003 Sevilla
(500 meters from Santa Justa train station. Quite location and just
10 minutes from main commercial centre.
Tel: (+34) 954 275442
Fax: (+34) 954284426
E-mail: hugol@azahares.com
Traditional Spas (Balnearios)
in Andalucia
Although they may not actually be designed or listed
as such, some of the traditional spas in Andalucia are well suited
for the disabled. Many Spanish nationals and foreign visitors spend
many a pleasant holiday there, while taking best advantage of the
curative waters and treatments. Its best to call them beforehand
to make sure of availability and access, but the following spas
(in Spanish 'balnearios') are likely to be of interest:
Take a look at the full list of traditional spas
and contact them direct to ask about any specific facilities you
may need. Many will be able to accommodate special needs.
Andalucian Campsites Adapted
for the Disabled
Complejo Turístico Los
Escullos-san José, Almería
E-mail: info@losescullossanjose.com
This is a coastal campsite. There is direct access
to the beach. The site is quite hilly and shady -12 hectares, 220
pitches (tents, caravans, and camper vans), 70 rentals (tents, fully
equipped tents, caravans, mobile homes, bungalows, and chalets).
There is a hotel nearby and the campsite is open all year round.
1 swimming pool (free), waterslide, bar, restaurant, snack bar,
take-away food, food shop, teens' club, mountain bike, tennis and
basketball.
Camping Cueva Negra, Mojacar,
Almeria
(+34) 950 47 58 55
(+34) 950 47 57 11
E-mail: info@campingcuevanegra.com
This is a coastal campsite with direct access to
the beach. The site is 5 hectares - 50 m altitude, 110 pitches (tents,
caravans, and camper vans), 11 rentals, open all year round. 1 swimming
pool (free), bar, restaurant, snack bar, food shop, pets permitted
on a lead throughout the campsite, less than 20 km from a natural
reserve, booking possible, free hot showers, private car park.
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