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Many of the best Clifden hotels are located on the outskirts of this charming coastal town. The three hotels short-listed here are ideally situated in Clifden Ireland within close proximity to the town and the Connemara National Park nearby and are perennial favorites with guests thanks to their great service, scenic vistas and fantastic food.

The family run Ardagh hotel has a pleasant coastal location overlooking Ardbear Bay. The rural setting makes it a great base for exploring the nearby Maumturk Mountains or enjoying the golf and fishing within walking distance.

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One of the Top 3 Clifden Hotels?

The recently refurbished guest rooms now have wifi, satellite TV and contemporary en-suites as standard while the west-facing rooms get the best ocean views. The hotel restaurant has in recent years won several awards for their seasonal Irish cuisine which has a nice balance of wholesome and modern.

The Renvyle House Hotel is a little further along the coast of Connemara. The hotels secluded location and charming country manor style building makes it feel authentically Irish and the interior retains a traditional decor throughout.

The warm comfortable guest rooms have been modernized in recent years with wi-fi and updated en-suites. As nice as the neighboring national park is there are plenty of things to do at Renvyle with their own golf course and walking trails. Of particular note is the enjoyable restaurant which provides some real culinary treats to suit all palates and, on occasion hosts gourmet weekends to really show off their skills.

Last, but certainly not least, the Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is an authentic Irish castle with bags of charm. From the moment you enter the castle estate with its woodland and manicured gardens it feels like a very special location. Inside this landmark building the furnishings are elegant and the guest rooms are high-ceilinged, individually furnished, comfortable rooms with wonderful garden views. One of the best Clifden Hotels for sure.

Malaga is a great destination to spend a few days when you visit the Costa Del Sol. There are lots of reasons why you shouldn’t just treat Malaga as another place to pass through as you land at the airport and make your way to your next destination.

Malaga is the birthplace of Picasso, one of the worlds greatest ever painters. Although he left early on in his life, this is still for many his spiritual home. Accordingly his birthplace is a museum and there is a separate Picasso museum which contains around two hundred original pieces. The Picasso foundation is also based here.

It’s not only Picasso who has been a famous resident here, as Antonio Banderas was also born here. There are more than famous sons to see. Malaga has a charming historical centre, with plenty of big name shops as well as lovely little boutiques and cafes. The sprawling development of Malaga can be quite ugly in places, but the centre makes the trip worth a visit.

Malaga is and has been for centuries an important port town. Such a location is full of diverse cultures and restaurants and it makes an interesting place to visit all year round with its great climate.

There are plenty of hotels in Malaga, ranging from cheap pensiones, to exclusive hotels. As the airport gets larger and busier each year and the high speed rail links add more destinations, the hotel developers keep coming. Choosing a hotel Malaga style means finding a comfortable and trendy place at a reasonable price and then heading out for tapas in the warm evening air.

Malaga is the gateway to the Costa Del Sol and Andalucía. With places for beach bums, party animals and culture vultures this entire region has something for everyone and there are plenty of holiday hotels and villas for your to stay in. Enjoy it, there aren’t many places with so much to offer within such as short distance.