This atmospheric former convent dates back to the 16th century and lies just 5 minutes ... more
from Cuenca’s historic centre.The Cueva del Fraile still features its original central courtyard, cloisters, wood beams and bare stone walls. You can also enjoy the ...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Rooms: soundproofed, with a complete bathroom, central heating, telephone, safe, tv, ... more
minibar, hair dryer, wireless internet and alarm clock. non smoking rooms available. facilities: meeting/conference rooms, tv room, outdoor car park, bar, outdoor pool...
Rooms: soundproofed, with a complete bathroom, central heating, telephone, safe, tv, ... more
minibar, hair dryer, wireless internet and alarm clock. non smoking rooms available. facilities: meeting/conference rooms, tv room, outdoor car park, bar, outdoor pool, restaurant, breakfast room, tennis, concierge, safe in reception and games room.
The Cueva del Fraile Hotel is located in Cuenca making it one of the best hotels to stay ... more
at while in town. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Room amenities include daily newspaper. This Cuenca accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class. To unwind, guests can enjoy the leisure facilities provided on the hotel's property, including tennis courts, pool outdoor, garden. Along with its convenient location in Cuenca, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests. This hotel is characterized by a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of Cuenca, making it a distinct accommodation. For your reservation at the Cueva del Fraile Hotel Cuenca, please select your dates of stay and fill in our secure online booking form.
Advantages: Near to cala Millor, Cuevas del drach Disadvantages: Not much night life, dreadful beach
I got a last minute deal last year - I got 2 weeks in a 2* hotel in , half board for only £299. However, I was very disappointed when I found out, on arrival, that our hotel was in a resort on the other side of the Island to Magaluf/Palma. It was called Portocristo
and was the home of the famous "cuvas del drach" - dragon caves, known for its superb stalagmites. Whilst the cuevas were enchantng, there was very little else to do in the resort - a few run down clubs, mediocre restaurants and a wimpy just down the road from our hotel were the only sources of entertainment if one was to avoid the temptation of spending time in the local "english pub" which boasted 2 karaoke noghts a week. The beach was also very unimpressive so we decided to take a bus to the next resort. Bus tickets were reasonable, and well worth the money - we ended up ...
Advantages: Probably the most pleasant city in South America ? Disadvantages: Road from north is very poor
from the Canari, Inca and Spanish periods of the city’s history. The Museo del Banco Central is also located here and houses a major display of religious art, Incan and Canari archaeology together with items relating to Cuenca’s history. From this point, it is well worth just taking a stroll along the banks of the Tomebamba River for a greener and more scenic break from the city.
The best view of the city is from the indigenous village of Turi. On the edge of the village and overlooking the city is the Turi Church as well as the excellent Mirador de Turi giving wide panoramic views.
For a trip out of the city, Ingapirca is the main Incan archaeological site in Ecuador and lies about 70km north of Cuenca. The ruins are not as grand as those to be found in Peru but are nevertheless historically important and fascinating to ...
stuartmelvin 21.03.2001
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Advantages: Friendly staff, great steaks, nice ambience Disadvantages: Little for veggies, off the beaten track
the chef Esposito.
As you can imagine pizza is on the most popular items on the menu in restaurants in Naples - well all Italian. Don't get me wrong - I love Italian food; not just pizza and pasta but all those delicious dishes like "saltimboca" or "osso bucco" or a rich Tuscan bean soup. It's just that I eat so much Italian food at home that when faced with the prospect of a whole week of Italian food I couldn't get really excited about it. Of course, the food we did have in Naples was excellent and so much better than my attempts back home but after a few days I yearned for something other than Italian food.
On the surface, the only other restaurants in town were Chinese and neither of us are big fans of Chinese food but a stroll around the Piazza Amadeo area one afternoon unearthed La Cueva - an Argentinian restaurant tucked away just ...
