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Bernie Newmarch Visited Malaga | Posted on 08 Dec Flight to Malaga

Super service as always - keep up this amazing work

Craig Roxby Visited Malaga | Posted on 28 Nov Flight to Malaga

Keep up the good work

Marilyn Ortiz Julian Visited Malaga | Posted on 13 Nov Flight to Malaga

Samuel Jalloh looked after us very well. He provided a personal and tailored service.

Iain Dobie Visited Malaga | Posted on 10 Nov | Tailor-made tour Flight to Malaga

Sadie was VERY helpful when the return flight was delayed

Simon Sharp Visited Malaga | Posted on 01 Nov Flight to Malaga

Fraser was brilliant! We will always go to him to book our holidays. His patient and kindly manner, his attention to detail and his understanding of what we wanted and our expectations were met!

Gemma Blaney Visited Malaga | Posted on 23 Oct | Stayed at Benalmadena Palace Aparthotel Flight to Malaga

Excellent trip, highly recommend

Patrick Mcdonagh Visited Malaga | Posted on 20 Oct | Tailor-made tour Flight to Malaga

The App was very useful. Riley was a very reliable contact. All staff answered the phone promptly and were very helpful. This was a superb holiday (Paradors Andalucia). The standard of hotels was excellent. The car hire company was also exceptionally good and very efficient. We will look to use DialAFlight again

Mairlys Aitkenhead Visited Malaga | Posted on 17 Oct | Tailor-made tour Flight to Malaga

Last hotel on itinerary would have been better to be Malaga as longish journey from Cordoba then return car and catch flight. Great Paradors. Superior rooms were a must for views. App very useful for info. Good contact and assistance from Ralph before the holiday.

Terry Monaghan Visited Malaga | Posted on 13 Oct | Tailor-made tour Flight to Malaga

The holiday was a success and very enjoyable.

Ian Padgett Visited Malaga | Posted on 09 Oct | Tailor-made tour Flight to Malaga

I always get very good service from Trevor and Roger

John Wallace Visited Malaga | Posted on 06 Oct | Stayed at Puente Romano Beach Resort Flight to Malaga

Excellent service by Ellie - communication excellent, kept me informed. Would use DialAFlight again.

Iolanda Morrone Visited Malaga | Posted on 04 Oct Flight to Malaga

Advance info about rental cars and Gibraltar would have enabled better pre-planning. Some of the hotels were severely lacking in basic services I.e. parking, a bar, room service. And as they were all 4star, some were 3 star at best.

Elizabeth Harraway Visited Malaga | Posted on 29 Sep | Stayed at Monte Triana Flight to Malaga

Another great job by Ross

Susan Skapoullou Visited Malaga | Posted on 27 Sep | Stayed at Estepona Plaza Flight to Malaga

Very impressed with your service. Especially the way the return date was changed at no cost to me following a misunderstanding

Elizabeth Jones Visited Malaga | Posted on 22 Sep Flight to Malaga

We were disappointed with Hoppa, firstly when we arrived at Malaga Airport we waited for some 40 minutes for the driver. Likewise confusion with them over the alteration of our times back to the airport from Ronda.

Andy Maddocks Visited Malaga | Posted on 21 Sep | Stayed at Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria Flight to Malaga

Great service as always.

Steven Powell Visited Malaga | Posted on 21 Sep Flight to Malaga

Thank you. Five stars

Alan Rook Visited Malaga | Posted on 20 Sep Flight to Malaga

Thank you for your friendly and helpful service. Spot on as usual.

Margaret Yeaman Visited Malaga | Posted on 14 Sep Flight to Malaga

Rob was very efficient as always and the communication was spot on!

Peter Nott Visited Malaga | Posted on 14 Sep | Stayed at Ikos Andalusia Flight to Malaga

Spent more time queuing to board than other airlines. Even Speedy Boarding isn't quick

Angela Zvesper Visited Malaga | Posted on 13 Sep Flight to Malaga

Everything went smoothly apart from BA flight was delayed 3 hours going out and 1 hour coming back. But apart from that it was organised excellently. Extremely pleased and satisfied

Granville Wise Visited Malaga | Posted on 12 Sep | Stayed at Marbella Club Hotel Flight to Malaga

Ashley Homewood is always oustanding. Nothing seems to be too much trouble and trust me, I have tested that. Thank you for your help and consistently excellent service. I feel very lucky to have found you!

Janet Birkmyre Marketing Connections ATC Visited Malaga | Posted on 08 Sep Flight to Malaga

Great service, great price and we had a wonderful time

Louise Harding Visited Malaga | Posted on 02 Sep | Stayed at Sol Marbella Estepona · Atalaya Park Flight to Malaga

Very happy with the service we received from our travel adviser Philippa

Lynne Wales Visited Malaga | Posted on 12 Aug Flight to Malaga

Great trip, as usual

Keith Pilsworth Visited Malaga | Posted on 19 Jul Flight to Malaga

We were bumped off of our reserved seats on the way out.

Paul Roebuck Visited Malaga | Posted on 23 Jun Flight to Malaga

Very helpful when our BA flight was cancelled.

Barbara Easton Visited Malaga | Posted on 20 Jun Flight to Malaga

Couldn't have gone better. But Spanish airports are never so efficient, I think they really like to see long queues! We think your service is excellent and we like that you keep in touch so much.

Anne Floyd Visited Malaga | Posted on 20 Jun Flight to Malaga

Yet again huge thanks to Declan

Brian Hurley Visited Malaga | Posted on 11 Jun | Stayed at Hotel Balcón de Europa Flight to Malaga

Perfect paradors reign in Spain

These state-run hotels are often former palaces and monasteries that feature spellbinding architectural touches - and modern flourishes says Jeff Mills

They have been royal palaces, castles, manor houses, monasteries and convents but now government-owned paradors, iconic and often historic buildings, are the perfect places to experience Spanish culture. Here are some of the best...

GRAND IN GRANADA
Parador San Francisco is in a splendid setting within the Alhambra, the Moorish hilltop palace constructed in the Andalusian city of Granada between 1238 and 1358. Originally part of a 14th century palace, it was later converted into a Franciscan convent.
Don't miss: Exploring the parador's tower and serene courtyard - plus enjoying an evening drink in the gardens.
Details: From £390. Fly to Malaga, 78 miles away.

Parador de Santiago de Compostela

WORLD'S OLDEST HOTEL?
Said to be the oldest hotel in the world, Parador de Santiago de Compostela has provided lodging for pilgrims since the 15th century, and guests who have completed the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage are offered free meals. This luxurious parador has lovely Gothic and Baroque architectural touches.
Don't miss: Visiting the wonderful next-door cathedral.
Details: From £165. Fly to Santiago, eight miles away.

FORTRESS WITH ROOMS
In a Galician manor house within a medieval fortress close to the Portuguese border, Parador de Baiona features vaulted ceilings, lovely secluded gardens and a pool. Over the years, the fortress fought off pirates as well as one of our own: Sir Francis Drake, repelled in 1585.
Don't miss: A stroll through the old town and along the waterfront and port.
Details: From £139. Fly to Vigo in Portugal, 13 miles away.

Parador de Baiona

FOODIES' DREAM
Parador de Alcala de Henares is within the Unesco World Heritage Site town of Alcala de Henares, birthplace of famed writer Miguel de Cervantes. It retains many original features and also has a pool and spa. Rooms are across two buildings.
Don't miss: Its two excellent restaurants: San Tomas and Hosteria.
Details: From £165. Fly to Madrid, 17 miles away.

MOORISH AND MOREISH
Set within a medieval fortress that dominates the town of Carmona, with views across the Andalusian plains, Parador de Carmona has a Moorish-style tiled inner courtyard complete with a fountain.
Don't miss: A trip to see the nearby Roman amphitheatre and necropolis. Details: From £138. Fly to Seville, 18 miles away.

CADIZ IN STYLE
Also known as Hotel Atlantico, Parador de Cadiz is stylish and modern, located on the seafront. The hotel, just a few minutes' walk from Cadiz's atmospheric old town, features a swanky spa.
Don't miss: A visit to the walls and fortresses of Puertas Tierra.
Details: From £139. Fly to Seville, 87 miles away.

WONDER OF RONDA
Spectacularly located by the 120m El Tago gorge, Parador de Ronda has wonderful views across the Andalusian hilltop town of Ronda - and plush rooms. Its restaurant serves local dishes such as perdiz de la serrania (partridge braised in wine).
Don't miss: A visit to the museum at the nearby bullring.
Details: From £165. Fly to Malaga, 75 miles away.

LUXURIOUS MONASTERY
Within a former monastery with vaulted ceilings and a spectacular freestanding staircase, Parador de Plasencia has luxurious rooms with smart ensuite bathrooms. Plasencia is a pleasant market town in the province of Extremadura.
Don't miss: An early-evening drink on the terrace as you soak in the surroundings.
Details: From £115. Fly to Madrid, 162 miles away.

Parador de Sigüenza

CLASSY CASTLE
Parador de Sigüenza is within a magnificent 12th century castle in the city of Siguenza. Don't be put off by the forbidding battlements - the interior is lavish. The old banqueting hall is now a huge lounge decorated with suits of armour.
Don't miss: The 13th century Romanesque chapel.
Details: From £119. Fly to Madrid, 75 miles away.

LIVELY LEON
Parador de Leon is in one of Leon's most prominent and distinguished buildings, a former monastery dating from the 16th century. The interior is packed with works of art from Flemish school paintings to tapestries and contemporary works.
Don't miss: A drink and tapas in the town's lively Humedo district.
Details: From £164. Fly to Leon via Barcelona.

BRAVO IN COSTA BRAVA
Overlooking the Mediterranean on a rocky cliff by a Costa Brava beach, Parador de Aiguablava is a modern four-star hotel. There's an excellent outdoor pool and well-regarded restaurants nearby.
Don't miss: A trip to nearby Figueras to visit the Dali museum.
Details: From £138. Fly to Girona, 30 miles away.

CULTURED CANARIES
In San Sebastian, the capital of Canary island La Gomera, Parador de La Gomera is in a manor house. It enjoys outstanding views of Tenerife and its mountain, the volcanic Teide, and is surrounded by spectacular sub-tropical gardens. Rooms are smart with traditional decor and fans.
Don't miss: A visit to Garajonay National Park, a prehistoric rainforest.
Details: From £155 to £263. Fly to Tenerife and catch a ferry.

COUNTRYSIDE CALM
In a former Benedictine monastery, parts of which date from 6th century, Parador de Santo Estevo is set in remote, wonderfully peaceful countryside - plus it has an excellent restaurant.
Don't miss: A pre-dinner drink in the parador's unusual bar within a cloister.
Details: From £123. Fly to Santiago de Compostela, 75 miles away.

DRAMATIC MOUNTAINS
By the dramatic Picos de Europa, Parador de Cangas de Onis is another former monastery dating from the 12th century. Standard rooms are in a modern wing, while the best are in the old monastery.
Don't miss: A stroll through town to see the nearby five-arched Roman bridge.
Details: From £123; fly to Asturias Airport, 60 miles away

Parador de Hondarribia

BASQUE TREAT
Dominating the Basque town of Hondarribia on Spain's border with France, Parador de Hondarribia is within a magnificent 10th century castle. It's highlight is a superb terrace for sunset drinks looking across to France.
Don't miss: A trip to the nearby beach.
Details: From £138. Fly to Oviedo, 40 miles away.

BEST OF MALAGA
On a hill above the old quarter of Malaga, Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro is far enough away from the beaches to be crowd free. It's in a small traditional stone mansion next to a castle with great city views from the terrace .
Don't miss: The nearby Picasso Museum.
Details: From £133. Fly to Malaga.

First published in the Mail on Sunday - June 2024

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