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| Palacio de San Benito |
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| Cazalla de la Sierra - Seville - Andalusia - Seville |
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| Number of rooms: 10 |
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Old world hermitage, new world comforts
There’s almost a religious magnificence about the Palacio San Benito, unsurprisingly so, as it was built as a hermitage by the order of Calatrava at the entrance of beautiful Cazalla de la Sierra, near the end of the 15th century. In fact, it initially served as a hospital for pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela (the St James Route), but eventually fell into picturesque disrepair. Until, that is, it was acquired by Manuel de Jodar, in 1997. After five years of full refurbishment work, it was restored to its former glory and the end result is that nowadays, the discerning traveler looking to explore this lovely area of Andalusia who will benefit from a pretty impressive stay at this august accommodation. Grand hall windows, numerous paintings and tapestries from Brussels and of Aubusson adorn the area and remind guests in no uncertain terms that this really is a blast from the past, where history, despite modernization, is very much alive. Even the rooms sound impressive – there’s the Kings Room, Queens Room, Blue Room, Engravings Room, or Bullfighters Room (amongst others). They may differ slightly a bit in size (the Kings room for example, is a grand double) but décor is very much homogenous and owe more than a nod to the past. And the public areas such as the music room, library, terrace and lodge just add to the feel the feeling that the old world is back. Just witness the gravestone reminiscent of the finished works in 1576, or the light wood gold finished baroque rosette that dominates the lodge. All in all The San Benito can be summed up as taking in history, architectural beauty and still manage bring the modern comforts to life. Hotel services, for example include the swimming pool, the library, the chapel, the sun bathing terrace and the restaurant.
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You will not be at a loss for things to do here. We provide just a few examples of things to do here:
Horseback riding
The diverse open air activities in the natural surroundings of Cazalla de la Sierra, the San Benito organizes excursions in horseback and hiking through the beautiful trails of Sierra Morena, offering the enjoyment of very special locations like the riverbank of the rio Hueznar, between heavy vegetation and multiple cascading waterfalls, or the beautiful stony "Cerro del Hierro".
Fishing
The "Sierra Norte" of Seville offers several excellent places for fishing. Some interesting spots include:
• El pantano del Pintado
• El pantano del Sotillo.
• El rio Viar
• Ribera del Huéznar
Hiking
The natural surroundings of Cazalla offer the possibility of great hiking trails. The San Benito organizes hiking excursions to the impressive landscapes of "Sierra Morena" and shores of the Huéznar river, nestled between leafy cracked vegetation and cascading waterfalls, or the stony beauty of the Hill "Cerro del Hierro". Other interesting routes include:
• El Camino viejo
• Las laderas
• El Camino del Monte
• El camino de la estación
• El camino de las Colonias
• Molino del Corcho
• Dehesa del campo
• El Obispo
Flamenco Dance
Visiting Andalusia is the best occasion to know and enjoy the most universal dance and music of Spain; the Flamenco. organize courses of Flamenco Dance are available at the San Benito where you can learn or perfect those wonderful unique movements of Flamenco.
Paint Courses
Cazalla de la Sierra, in its wonderful setting of the Northern Sierra, has always been an inspiration to numerous artists. In San Benito we want to offer the visitor the benefit of enjoying diverse artistic activities of different sort. Within the activities, emphasized is the Painting course that we impart to our hosts. You will know in depth the techniques, with which the experience will enrich your stay wih us.
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| The Palace of San Benito is located in the lovely village of Cazalla de la Sierra, within the "Sierra Norte" of Seville, some 75Km from Seville. Take the A4 highway and leave at exit 521 until Brenes. Turn left for the SE-116. Cross the “Prado Llano” and turn left again for the A-460. On the outskirts of Brenes turn to the A-3104 and left right after onto the SE-126. Cross “cantillana and turn left for the A-431. Right on the right of the A-432 (Travesía El Pedroso). You will then enter Cazalla de la Sierra. |
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