HAMA1, San Amaro, North Spain
Looking out over Albarino vineyards and gently rolling hills beyond, in the heart of the Salnes valley with its mild and agreeable climate in the Rias Baixas, this very special hotel, in a sleepy hamlet, with a pool and an excellent restaurant, is a dream come true. The owners spent many years searching for the perfect location and this is it! A harmonious blend of century old stone buildings with dynamic modern, with original features and oriental touches, creating a feeling of tranquility and well being, "guests experience a Galicia that is rural, but well communicated". Fantastic beaches, ancient towns and cities, impressive monasteries and churches, busy resorts, wonderful river walks and bodegas galore are all within very easy reach. With the bedrooms distributed amongst three buildings, lovely landscaped gardens, sheltered terraces, a salon with an open fire, a library with local artists' work, a glass sided horreo (traditional grain store) for relaxing in, even at the height of summer, everyone will find their own space. The owners are true professionals who will ensure your stay is a memorable one - Julio, in charge of the restaurant, and Nacho, with his great enthusiasm and knowledge of the area, to give you expert advice and organise trips for you, looks after all your needs. A visit to a local bodega is included in your stay, a massage service is available and at certain times of the year cookery workshops are held to give you a very personal insight into the great gastronomy of the region.
There are 14 double/twin bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms distributed among three buildings. All rooms are individually decorated and furnished. All of the rooms have T.V., WIFI, a telephone, air conditioning, safe-deposit box, a hair dryer and a nightly turn down service and mineral water. 6 standard double rooms with queen sized (150x200cms) or twin beds. The bathrooms have large shower units. All have views of the valley or the garden. 5 superior double rooms which are more spacious and perfect for a longer stay. They have queen sized beds. The bathrooms have baths or large shower units. Bathrobes are provided. All have views of the valley except for the "Colonial room" which is on the ground floor which has a queen sized four poster bed. Bedroom 10 has a shower adapted for people with limited mobility. These rooms sleep 2/3 people. 3 superior double rooms with terraces with garden furniture (rooms 1, 2 and 3) all on the first floor of the main building. They are very spacious with high, sloping ceilings and a sitting area with tables and chairs. They have queen sized beds, bathrooms with bath and shower overhead and bathrobes are provided. All have views of the valley. Connecting rooms are available. Cots are available on request.
Swimming pool. Glass sided "horreo" (typical grainstore) for sitting and for massages. Garden with terraces (covered and uncovered). Free on-site parking. A free visit to a local bodega is included in every stay. Massage service (book 24 hours in advance) in your room or in a specially prepared place. A professional team come to the hotel. Cookery workshops (minimum 4 people). Need to be booked in advance. Also certain dates are designated for these. There are 3 hour workshops and an all day workshop including a trip to the local market and lunch. Owners can advise on and organise different activities available in the area, including boat trips, gastronomic tours with reservations at key restaurants, horse riding...
Buffet breakfast is served (from 9 -11 am) in the beautiful restaurant overlooking the valley. When there are fewer guests the breakfast is served at the table or on the terrace in warmer months.Lunch and dinner are available in the restaurant but must be booked in advance. There is a limited service in the winter months.The restaurant is open to the public and is justifiably very popular - traditional, but innovative with exotic touches. Seasonal produce with the freshest ingredients from local markets. Dishes range from salad with marinated mackerel to Marrakech chicken.They have a good, varied wine list, featuring the best Albarinos from the area.There are other very good restaurants in the area including those specialising in fish and seafood at nearby Sanxenxo. The owners will advise.
The hamlet of San Amaro with its C17th chapel is in one of the seven parishes which make up the municipality of Meano, between the Ria de Pontevedra and the Ria de Arousa in the Rias Baixas. Lying in heart of the beautiful valley of Salnes, the main wine growing area for the fantastic, internationally renowned, white wine, Albarino, it is surrounded by vineyards and bodegas.
Though there are no facilities in the hamlet, a short walk up the road will take you to Meano and Simes with a supermarket, a bank, a chemist's and a health centre and several bars and restaurants.
In the local area and beyond ,there are some wonderful river walks with ancient watermills (some restored) along the way.
Within a very short distance (there is a dual carriageway from Meano) are fantastic beaches, lively resorts, impressive marinas, historic towns and cities, imposing monasteries and magnificent Pazos. The valley of Salnes has it all including a mild and agreeable climate and gastronomic delights to suit everyone.
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