Step back in time at the new Small Luxury Hotel of the World, Cap Rocat in Mallorca, Spain
Hello all,
I recently visited the new SLH hotel, Cap Rocat last week. This boutique hotel offers a wonderful blend of history, stunning landscapes, a place to escape, fine food and the simple luxuries in life. You’ll certainly have a story to tell your friends and family when you come back from this truly magnificent hotel.
Cap Rocat, a former 19th century military fortress
Here are five things to enjoy at Cap Rocat:
• The greatest appeal to me was the way this boutique hotel was transformed, whilst retaining the integrity of its architecture, its grounds and history. Cap Rocat was once a 19th century military fortress and every room has a story!
• Great location – the hotel is set on the beautiful private headland on the Bay of Palma de Mallorca, with direct access to the sea.
• There’s a wonderful range of rooms and suites to choose from. If you opt for one of the Cap Rocat Suites, these were once the former shooting pads and munitions store’s located on the cliff’s edge. You’ll also be welcomed by the stunning view of the Bay of Palma.
• There are plenty of things to do – from sailing, diving or waterskiing to taking a dip in their infinity pools, created using the old fortress walls. On dry land, take a bike ride and explore the unspoilt landscape or have a cooking lesson in the old fortress kitchen.
• There’s also a fine choice of restaurants and bars – the main restaurant serves local Mediterranean cuisine using the ingredients from local farms. If you’re looking for a more intimate setting, the staff can arrange a private dinner on the cliff top or a picnic on the cape.
Stunning views...
They tell me that Cap Rocat opens in mid June 2010 and can be booked on slh.com (visit: www.slh.com/caprocat). Let me know if you’ve planned a stay at this hotel….I look forward to hearing from you!
Paul
An Ex-sail-lent Time in Palma, Mallorca
Hi there,
A very Happy New Year to you all! I’ve just come back from a sailing trip and I must say I had an ex-sail-lent time with the family.
On our trip I stopped off in sunny Palma, Mallorca, a truly beautiful Spanish island. There’s a large sailing community so this town naturally appeals to me. Palma is renowned for its stunning sunsets, its history and it’s Spanish cosmopolitan society.
On land there are plenty of things to see and do. The narrow lanes and cobbled streets of this medieval town give a historic contrast to a typical urban sprawl. Tucked away are some charming cafes and an abundance of restaurants and tapas bars.
In the heart of the old town, we stopped at Hotel Tres. This luxurious hotel is cool and relaxing and a great location for getting out and about in Palma. You’ll be in for a treat if you’re planning a stay there this year!
Take a sauna, then plunge into the rooftop pool with views over the Gothic cathedral.
Hotel Tres has a contemporary look and feel and maintains it’s rustic Mallorcan charm and history as part of a 16th century palace. If you opt for the Grand Suite you’ll have your own rooftop terrace, complete with a Jacuzzi and a sensational view facing Palma cathedral.
Palma is a wonderful place to spend your holiday, and Hotel Tres is definitely one to add to your wish list. Have you visited Palma? Or stayed at Hotel Tres? Do let me know.
More later, Paul
