Discover | Finca Cortesin

10 Sep 2017
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3 min read
Regularly cited as ‘Spain’s best kept secret,’ this privately-owned hotel in the hills of Andalusia has 67 luxury suites, a Michelin-starred restaurant, an enviable modern art collection and incredible interiors.

Hotel Finca Cortesin is designed to enchant every one of the senses. The hotel’s fresh but grand design is inspired by traditional Andalusian architecture and gives every area a big, bright and luxuriously spacious feel that is so rare in Europe. Built around two principle courtyards with palatial proportions, the hotel has 67 large, luminous and exquisitely designed suites with lofty 4m high ceilings ranging from 50 to 200m².

Accomodation

Sophistication is the word that best describes the Suites at Finca Cortesín. The spacious Junior Suites comprise 52sqm with a ceiling height of 4m, and is an experience of serene elegance. Roman Travertine marble floors, king size bed, rugs made from natural fibre, Egyptian cotton bed linen and towels… Lounge area with sofa, arm chairs, desk… Only the finest furniture elements and fabrics have been used. The 12m2 bathroom is fitted with Travertine marble and incorporates bathtub and separate shower cubicle. Each suite features a private patio or terrace with golf, garden or mountain views. Each suite features a private patio or terrace with golf, garden or mountain views.

Dining

El Jardín de Lutz, awarded with a “Sun in the Repsol Guide”,offers a more relaxedyet equally elegant ambiance for guests who prefer a more traditional Spanish cuisine. In its interior, the restaurant showcases tall ceilings, clay tiled floors, antiques and Portuguese painted tiles. In the outdoor space, the restaurant features a spectacular terrace with views to the Mediterranean and picturesque gardens filled with 1000-year old olive trees.This elegant backdrop creates the perfect setting to enjoy the world of flavours that Spanish cuisine has to offer; with a menu that targets traditional simplicity with a dynamic precision on the palate.

The kitchen team is led by German born executive chef, Lutz Bösing alongside an expert team of professionals, all entailing an open and creative perspective on Spanish cuisine. Bösin’s culinary career stretches more than 30 years, twenty of which he spent refining and mastering Spanish cuisine. Today, Bösing´s main focus is to harmonise classical traditions with modern concepts in his ongoing search for the best products and “flavours of life.”

Spa

What is certain to impress at Finca Cortesin is the size of its spa. Measuring 2.200m², it comprises 3 specific areas for face and body treatments, massages, thermal baths with indoor swimming pool and fitness centre.
The treatment and massage area incorporates the use of seven rooms, equipped with underfloor heating and thermal massage beds. Take advantage of the latest manual therapy advances in beauty and rejuvenation, with a wide variety of treatments created by the renowned french brand, Biologique Recherche. As specialists in health and relaxation, we can offer a wide range of massage techniques including oriental massages performed by Thai therapists. There is also a spectacular double suite equipped with showers and a huge bathtub.

The thermal suites are composed of three designated areas: one for ladies, one for gents and unisex. Be prepared to enjoy an experience of contrasting sensations, with saunas, turkish baths, showers and relaxation lounge; additionally and located within the unisex area, guests can benefit from the use of a japanese bath with waters maintained at a constant 10ºC and a -12º snow cabin, unique in Spain.
Furthermore, the spa at Finca Cortesin has an indoor heated 25m salt water swimming pool.The fitness centre features state-of-the-art Cybex equipment for both cardiovascular and toning exercises and on request, personal trainers are available to assist specialising in all areas of physical wellbeing including Yoga and Pilates. Both the gymnasium and indoor swimming pool have huge windows offering spectacular views of the gardens and outdoor swimming pool, as well as the Mediterranean Sea.

Find out more about Finca Cortesin here |www.fincacortesin.com