This is a fantastic hotel on the outskirts of Lorca. Hard to find (particularly at 1am!) but well worth it. Breakfast is fantastic, the rooms (only about 40 of them) are lovely and there are two swimming pools set in beautiful gardens. The best thing is hardly any English people seem to stay there! Ask for a room at the rear, overlooking the pool and gardens. Oh, air conditioning too and all for about £70 a night (early July, breakfast extra - about 6 euros).
www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g609034-d252753-Reviews-NH_Amaltea_Hotel-Lorca.html
www.activehotels.com/hotel/brochure/en/90749?trkref=TRP&first=true
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