Hostal Alhambra  

On Spain’s sun-bleached Costa de la Luz in Barbate, this beach hostal sits steps from Playa La Mangueta and Playa de Zahora and a short drive from Playa de El Palmar, Caños de Meca and Cape Trafalgar. Tucked into the Breña Natural Park, it’s close to the fishing village vibe of Caños de Meca.

A traditional Andalusian hostal with 25 air-conditioned rooms. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs and private balconies or patios, with some opening onto terraces. Bathrooms include bathtubs and bidets, and rooms come with complimentary toiletries and roomy layouts.

Seasonal outdoor pool with a poolside bar, garden and terrace for lounging. Rent bicycles to explore nearby coast trails, book local tours at the desk, or join diving activities nearby. Shared kitchen facilities are available and the setting makes for sea-breeze mornings.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Free on-site self parking is available; note the front desk is staffed during limited hours.

On-site restaurant serves Andalusian flavors and fresh local seafood, backed up by a snack bar/deli and a bar/lounge. Wrap up the day with a drink at the poolside bar.