El Oceano Beach Hotel
Mijas Costa
Are you looking for a hotel that will make you feel like you're in Paradise? Where your feet are almost literally in the sea? Where you can gaze out at the adjacent beach from the heated pool? Where you don't even have to get out of the water to order a drink from the Polynesian swim-up bar? Where a deliciously relaxing and tropical atmosphere permeates? Where tranquillity is guaranteed because the minimum age is 14 years old? Where you can enjoy a fantastic lunch or dinner with a breathtaking view of the sea? Where they know how to make the most exotic cocktails? Where most of the rooms have an ample view of the sea? Where you can enjoy the fantastic and huge indoor spa and jacuzzi completely free of charge? Where all of the rooms have extra large beds? And where after dinner you can stroll through the lighted tropical garden with the sound of the waves in the background?
If you are looking for all of this, then we have found the hotel of your dreams, El Oceano Beach Hotel!!
Cons:
• None, we wouldn't mind staying here forever!
Pros:
• Location is breathtaking
• Hotel has 39 rooms and 15 studios, and therefore all facilities
• Indoor spa and Jacuzzi are included in the price of the room
• You think you're in the Caribbean, with the beach on your doorstep, within a few hours flight!
El Oceano Beach Hotel
facilities
Hotel
- There is a restaurant where you can have both lunch and dinner. Price for lunch or dinner approx. € 60 pp.
- Bar (as well a swim-up bar).
- Swimming pool, both indoor and outdoor.
- Garden.
- Relaxing in the hotel’s Spa.
- Internet connection in every room.
- Children over 14 years old are welcome.
- One room with wheelchair access.
- No lift.
- Pets are not welcome.
- The hotel offers a range of different excursions/activities.
- Hotel has its own parking facilities (free of charge).
- Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Mijas Costa on the beach.
Rooms
Every room has air conditioning, heating, TV, telephone, internet connection, mini-bar, safe and its own terrace or balcony (except for the Superior double rooms).
Fully-equipped bathrooms with washbasin, bath, toilet and hairdryer.
Hotel has 39 rooms: Superior double rooms (these don´t have seaview and no terrace), mini suites with seaview and terrace or balcony, mini suite deluxe with seaview and terrace or balcony and jacuzzi suites (with seaview, terrace and indoor or outdoor jacuzzi).
In addition there is a separate building with 15 studios. These have no ocean view, but do have a kitchenette.
El Oceano Beach Hotel
surrounding area
Mijas Costa
As the name suggests, Mijas Costa is on the coast, and not more than Mijas’ satellite on the coast with houses, shops and restaurants. It is right next to the busy seaside resort of Fuengirola.
Golf
The hotel can sort out your green fees and golf lessons at several golf courses in the area. There are over 40 golf courses on the Costa del Sol. The closest golf course is the one at La Cala de Mijas.
Nature
Trips by car through the hinterland of the Costa del Sol, to the Pueblos Blancos (white villages), for example, will take you through magnificent landscapes.
The following villages/towns in the area are definitely worth a visit:
Mijas (21km; 22min):
Mijas is a pueblo blanco (white village), 8 km inland on wooded slopes. It is a touristy village with a labyrinth of steep streets with steps that you can negotiate on a burro (donkey) taxi... On a clear day, the village’s park offers fine views of the valley and the sea.
Marbella (20km; 25min):
Marbella’s old town is definitely worth a visit. One of the highlights of your visit will be having a nice outdoor dinner on the Plaza de los Naranjos, the main square, lined with orange trees. After dinner you can stroll through Marbella’s narrow streets and past its many squares.
The finest beaches on the Costa del Sol are those at Marbella, including Babaloo Beach (Puerto Banus) and Victor’s Beach (Marbella).
Málaga (40km; 35min):
The bustling port city of Málaga is Andalucía’s biggest city after Seville. It used to be an important trading port, because in the 19th century Málaga wine was exported all over Europe, until Phylloxera, the pest that had already destroyed grapevines all over Europe, reached Málaga and put an end to its wealth.
Málaga old town is the area around the cathedral. The Museo Picasso is also near the cathedral, and exhibits many of the works of this famous artist, who was born in Málaga. Further sights include the Alcazaba, one of the prime Moorish fortresses in Andalucía, and the Castillo de Gibralfaro, a 14th-century Moorish castle, which you can access through its beautiful gardens.
Also make sure you taste some of Málaga’s fine wines in a bodega, some of which also serve delicious tapas.
Ronda (84km; 1h15min):
Ronda has one of the most spectacular settings in all of Southern Spain. Due to this town’s unassailable location, it was one of the last standing Moorish bastions, which only fell in 1485, when it was conquered by the Christians. The town is split in two by a spectacular gorge, with the southern part being the classic Moorish pueblo blanco with cobblestone streets, small fences in front of the windows and whitewashed walls all around. The new town on the other side of the gorge contains the Plaza de Toros (bull ring), the cradle of bullfighting; it was built in 1785 and is one of Spain’s oldest. The bridge that connects the two parts of Ronda, the Puente Nuevo, spans the 100-metre-deep gorge and has become Ronda’s most famous feature, drawing in millions of visitors every year.
Apart from the Plaza de Toros, the Palacio Mondragón is another important sight; this is a palace decorated with original Moorish mosaics and plastering.
About 15 km outside Ronda you will find caves, the Cueva de la Pileta (near Benaoján), with prehistoric paintings.
And you can, of course, head for one of these world famous cities for a day trip:
Granada (170km; 2h):
The Alhambra was the part of town where princes, nobility and court staff dwelled, on the hill right in the middle of Granada. The Alhambra is a huge complex, 720m in length and 220m wide. Clever use of space, light, water and decorative features are the Alhambra’s defining features.
On the hill opposite the Alhambra, the Albayzín quarter, is where Granada’s Moorish past is still most tangible. Stroll through its narrow streets, past villas with Moorish decoration and gardens, up to the Mirador de San Nicolás. This is where you will have the best views, of the roofs of Granada, with the Alhambra behind them, which makes for a stunning view, especially at sunset!
Córdoba (198km; 2h40min):
Visit the Mezquita, Córdoba's huge mosque, which has seen various different developments throughout the years to become a fascinating blend of styles and religions. And you can also go for a stroll through the districts of San Lorenzo, Judería and San Basilio, where you will encounter the most beautiful Moorish patios. Other sights include the palace/fortress Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos with magnificent gardens and fountains; various museums, such as the Museo Arqueológico, Museo Taurino, Museo de Bellas Artes; a string of great squares, such as the Plaza de la Corredera, Plaza del Potro.
Seville (245km; 2h45min):
The capital of Andalucía is a compact city with a rich past. Most of its major sights are in or near the city centre on the Guadalquivir river’s left bank. And they also know how to party and have a good time in this city of flamenco and tapas.
As you wander through the old Jewish quarter, the Barrio Santa Cruz, through a maze of white streets and patios, you should not forget to take in the imposing cathedral, the Moorish bell tower, La Giralda, and the royal palace Real Alcázar.
You can unwind in the María Luisa park, where you can spend the hottest part of the day under orange trees and palm trees.
The museum Museo de Bellas Artes, one of Spain’s best museums of art, is a real must. And then there are its magnificent palaces and other sights, such as the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza (bull ring); Casa de Pilatos and the Torre del Oro.