Set on the edge of the beautiful protected area of Doñana National Park, this secluded hotel enjoys a tranquil, natural setting and is ideal for exploring this most southern region of Andalusia
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VeloElle
United Kingdom
Nice, big room with very comfortable bed and a view of the lake
Camping La Aldea is located 500 metres from the Andalucian village of El Rocio, just outside the Doñana National Park. This campsite offers an outdoor swimming pool, football pitch and supermarket.
Maria
Portugal
staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms were perfect for what we needed and more.
This guest house located in a typical Andalusian-style house in Rocío offers elegant air-conditioned accommodation with private bathrooms. It is just 5 minutes’ drive from Doñana National Park.
Carol
United Kingdom
Room and Alojamiento clean and tidy. Air con worked well.
Lince Casa Rural is a renovated country hotel with free Wi-Fi in El Rocio, next to Doñana National Park. Surrounded by a rustic wooden porch, it has stables and offers horse riding.
Peter
Spain
A great place to stay and spotless clean. Good breakfast.
Boasting a shared lounge and views of inner courtyard, Hostal Rural Santa Habitaciones Aldea del Rocío is a recently renovated guest house situated in El Rocío, 21 km from Golf Dunas de Doñana.
Featuring city views, Jardines del Acebron features accommodation with patio, around 21 km from Golf Dunas de Doñana. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with a picnic area....
Katy
United Kingdom
Perfect! We only stayed for one night, but it was lovely. Hosts were friendly and kind, with good local recommendations. We were lucky enough to have Room 1 which has an amazing terrace and a small kitchen area - perfect for us and our friends to use during our stay.
La Fonda Del Rocio is in the Andalusian village of El Rocío, 100 metres from the Rocío Sanctuary. Staff can also arrange trips and tours of the nearby Doñana National Park.
Roger
United Kingdom
Our two rooms were on different floors but otherwise good. The hotel was away from the main square so it wasn't noisy even on weekend when the holiday home folk came out from Seville. Strange but nice to have quite a few people on horseback wandering the streets & tying up at the bars!
Located in El Rocío, Hospedarte Arenas de El Rocio offers accommodation with a balcony. Complimentary WiFi is featured. Guests will find air conditioning and cable TV in all units.
The place is so different with a wild west sand avenues,...
The place is so different with a wild west sand avenues, next to bird filled marsh. The views across are spectacular, particularly with sunrise and sunset. It is so romantic to walk along the promenade, and then sit and listen to the sound of the marsh. The area has a magical feel that is only felt by visiting. I have been going for over 20 years on and off, although it has expanded, and changed, the local people are still friendly.
There are a range of restaurants, although you do have to look around if you are vegetarian or vegan, but there are 1 or 2 that do serve that kind of food. Two in particular stood out, Restaurante Casa Marcelo, and the helpful and excellent Jose. Food was amazing, unfortunately we only found it the day before we were leaving. If you are into meal, highly recommended. An excellent vegetatian restaurant, highly recommended La Canaliega.
Amanda
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
What a unique place. No paved roads ( by design ) all sand.
What a unique place. No paved roads ( by design ) all sand. Horses, carts and donkeys. Fascinating and unique spot next to a National park. Weekends VERY busy and lively. Might be boring after a few minutes during the week. A town of less than two thousand people that can swell to a million during pilgrimages.
It’s like a carnival- never seen anything like it. Easy to walk around town.
Dayna
Canada
10
Scored 10
It's the most unusual town I've seen where the "roads" are...
It's the most unusual town I've seen where the "roads" are sandy as horses seem to be the preferred mode of transport. It's got the Doñana National Park tours available within walking distance of the centre (private and group tours) and a lovely square in front of the church overlooking a lake which fills with water in winter. Bird watching is a "must".
Evelyn
Portugal
10
Scored 10
El Rocio, a surreal Andalusian town, left me awestruck.
El Rocio, a surreal Andalusian town, left me awestruck. The tranquil marshlands, wild horses, sandy streats and striking buldings create an otherworldly atmosphere. It's a serene haven amidst the vibrant region of Andalusia, where nature reigns and surprises around every corner.
ljanis
Latvia
10
Scored 10
We chose El Rocio for an overnight stay due to a trip...
We chose El Rocio for an overnight stay due to a trip between Tavira, Portugal and Málaga, Spain. We were very surprised to learn El Rocio was a horseback-riding hub and that its dusty streets and Western-themed houses seemed to come straight out of a Hollywood Western! El Rocio is a very unique town!
Willie K
Spain
8.0
Scored 8.0
Wonderful surprise of a town.
Wonderful surprise of a town. Totally dedicated to horses and donkeys. All roads and lanes are sand (for horse feet) and nearly every building has wooden or metal railing to tie up your horse! Birdwatching paradise. Would be 5 out of 5 if the local council graded the roads to get rid of the bad bumps and holes. Not good.
We loved the welcome by Mari Angeles (I think). Despite our limited language skills (hers and ours) we received a very warm welcome and Mari made sure we understood. Mari also looked out for us during the rest of our stay. Hotel facilities were limited but very clean and comfortable. We booked a superior room which was spacious, clean and peaceful and the big bed was very comfortable. A beautiful building in a very central location. Would very much recommend.
The property is very authentic and clean. Abraham and his family is so welcoming and helpful with organizing everything. If you want to organize horse back riding etc, Abraham will make a phone call and everything is all set. Parking is so easy and we love El Rocío! The hotel is located in a very nice quiet area near everything. We would definitely go back there again. Thank you!
El Rocío is unique. On Saturday night it can get loud with all the revelry of the many brotherhoods there to pay respect to the patron, but Pepe and Antonio’s place is away from most of the action. I don’t know how they keep the rooms so clean with all dirt streets; no pavement anywhere.
Great birding in March.
Not like any other town in Spain; everyone decked out on horseback.
We were very surprised by the location in El Rocio (because we just chose on the map somewhere near the entrance to the Donana nature reserve). We were upgraded to their location in the center, which didn't look much from the front but appeared to be a little 'palace' inside. The breakfast was basic but good. Personnel was very friendly. Donana wetlands on your doorstep!
Great location for soaking up the atmosphere of El Rocio. Really felt you were right in the middle of everything going on. Our continental breakfasts were more than adequate and we were offered more drinks or food if we wanted. The man (sorry we didn’t ask his name) was pleasant, polite and did breakfast for us super early when we had to go on the Donana Park tour.
The location was fantastic in a very beautiful street near the main squares. El Rocío is a quite unique place and well worths a visit even if you don't go there for religion. The recepcionist, Rocío, was very kind. The room was bright and spacious and had a very nice terrace. The breakfast was quite reasonable for the price. Free parking on the street.
The apartment is in a very large building near restaurants and the sites of El Rocío. It's clean, spacious air conditioned and fully equipped for cooking a small meal. The bed is very comfortable and the room is bright. Lola gave us great tips for the area
A unique situation, with very pleasant staff, and a lovely ambiance. Nice restaurant, with excellent and copious food. El Rocio is a very nice surprise, quite different but very interesting, the lake adds very much to the place.
Visit 1st week of Jan 24. Restaurant was warm, friendly. Great service. Food delicious, reasonable and prompt. Thoroughly recommend both restaurant and the room in the hotel which was spotlessly clean, comfortable and warm.
Facing the lake - clean, traditional. Friendly check-in. Fantastic view of lake, lakefront plaza and the cathedral from the patio. Fun to tromp through El Rocio’s sandy streets.
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