In short… Finca Cortesin is a chic Andalusian countryside resort that’s just five minutes from the beach.
The vibe… Walking through the grand entrance of Finca Cortesin with its beautiful hanging tapestries and heavy wood antique tables and chairs, it seems that everything has been here forever. But actually, as impossible as it seems, this isn’t a centuries-old structure, it’s a ground-up build that opened in 2009. All the spaces were conceived by the legendary Portuguese interior designer Duarte Pinto Coelho, who repurposed an abandoned convent in Portugal, using its stones, doors and wooden beams. Its borrowed history means it doesn’t feel cookie cutter in the least—the decor leans more old world, and it has a real soulfulness.
The rooms… Rooms are huge and very comfortable, although not done by Coehlo, so they have a bit more of a contemporary vibe.
The food and drink… There are several restaurants to choose from (Spanish, Japanese, Italian—many people stay at least a week, so there are plenty of options), and though we only had two nights here, everything we ate was great. We especially loved the club sandwich we had for lunch as our first meal! The bar staff was excellent and the somms introduced us to Spanish wines that normally would have been a mystery to us. The breakfast offerings are super abundant (they walk around with a big basket of the most gorgeous pastries) and are served in a beautiful room with decor that feels English-meets-Spanish-countryside.
The wellness… There are multiple outdoor pools, with one for just adults and one indoor. They don’t heat the pools, which is welcome in the extreme heat, but something to consider if you’re heading there in winter (unless you’re a cold plunge fan!), which is a lovely time to go. There’s an epic spa with a cold plunge/sauna/steam/ice room and excellent Thai massage therapists.
Be sure to… Head to the beach club, which is five minutes away by shuttle. We were there at the end of the season, so it wasn’t open on the Monday that we were there, but it looked great, even when empty. If you’re a golfer, the course is meant to be epic.
Date of stay… October 2022
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