Gran Hotel Miramar: A Belle-Époque Palace on the Málaga Seafront

The Gran Hotel Miramar is the grande dame of Málaga, a belle-époque palace opened in 1926 on the seafront Paseo de Reding, near the old town and the birthplace of Picasso. A Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader, its grand central rotunda, gardens and spa have been restored to their original glory, with the Mediterranean at the door.

The dining is elegant and Andalusian. Príncipe de Asturias is the fine-dining restaurant, with sea-view windows and a seasonal menu of the region's best produce by chef Diego Nicas; the rooftop Chill Out is a delicatessen by day and an adults-only cocktail venue over the bay at sunset; and pool and breakfast venues complete the offering.

For a historic, seafront Málaga stay, the Gran Hotel Miramar is a benchmark.

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