elbulli Hotel Hacienda Benazuza | nr Seville | Spain

Steeped in history, Hacienda Benazuza is a beautiful Moorish farmhouse that dates back to the 10th century. Outside, regal courtyards and magnificent gardens await, inside, sweeping staircases lead to elegant rooms brimming with antiques.   Heavenly grounds, heavenly food and heavenly service, one would almost think that angels ran the show at elbulli hotel Hacienda Benazuza.

Perfect for…  foodies and history lovers.

Where… on the outskirts of Sanlucar la Mayor, just 30 minutes drive from Seville and 45 minutes from the airport.

And the rooms… 44 spacious rooms and suites decorated in rich colours and filled with antiques and works of art.  Most have balconies or terraces, and a few have private gardens and Jacuzzi.  

Food and facilities… think elbulli- same menus, same exquisite fare but without the year-long waiting list.  With two Michelin stars, ‘L’Alqueria’ lives up to the elbulli reputation.  There’s a more rustic tapas bar, for light meals at lunch and a cosy bar.  The pool is gorgeous with canopied day beds scattered in the surrounding gardens.  
 
Activities…  with Seville so close there’s plenty to do.  Watch a flamenco show or a bull fight, take a hot air balloon ride, 4x4, go horse riding, play golf, hunt, hike or dive.  The list is endless.  Wine tasting and cookery courses can also be arranged.

In the know… prefer to be in town?  Corral del Rey is a charming, friendly and welcoming haven hidden amongst the tiny winding streets of Seville. Combine this with a few nights at Hacienda San Rafael an hour South of Seville.   

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