The Kanfrank station, of stunning beauty, has a long history, which is told a thousand times by historians, writers, directors and, of course, tourists who pass through here. It was officially opened in 1928 Alfonso XIII and the President of the French Republic, Gaston Dumerga, and it was extraordinary for that time and for today: 241 meters of facade, 365 windows, architecture inspired by French palaces of the 19th century…
The tunnel that was drilled to cross the Pyrenees allowed this place to experience several years of splendor, between the 30s and 40s of the last century. In Art The Second World War It was captured by German-fascist troops as an important place for the exchange of military equipment. Historical photographs were taken there and spies walked there, always in the vicinity of the great mountains, which even today envelop this place with magic. later on with the end of the war, the decline began. In 1970, after the accident, the French closed the international line.
The goal of restoring Canfranc, the line and of course the station, was never abandoned. And the steps that have been taken these days seem to be great progress in this sense: creation new beach tracks and urbanization Explanada de los Arañones, and grand opening of Canfranc station, Royal Hideaway 5* GL hotel (royal, logically, because it was Alfonso XIII who opened it in 1928), from the Barceló group.
According to the Financial Times, it is one of the most outstanding new hotels in the world in 2023.
The old booking room will become his reception room. Two historic railroad cars will serve as its restaurants; and the rest of the building was reconfigured to accommodate 104 rooms (four suites), a swimming pool, a spa and a library. The gastronomic offer, which will be led by Eduardo Salanova and Ana Asin, the hotel’s gastronomic directors, includes three restaurants, two bars and a library.
Hotel staff uniforms created by an Aragonese designer were presented at Fitur Nacho Lamar.
Room reservations are accepted online from February 1. Price: from 231 euros. According to the official description, they have been “designed with warm and elegant spaces that combine subtle Art Deco elements to create a contemporary and nostalgic environment, highlighting noble materials such as wood and brass, rich fabrics such as velvet and colorful gamma. based on the motives of the 20s”.
The appearance of Son Net
Son Net, in Mallorca
The second hotel named by the Financial Times among the best openings of the year is Son Net, which will open in spring 2023. It is an estate with olive trees, citrus trees and vineyards dating back to 1672, located fifteen minutes from Palma, towards the Sierra de la – Tramuntana. It opened its doors as a hotel in 1998. Last year, according to the newspaper, Finca Cortesín, considered one of the best hotels in Spain, acquired a stake to restore it after a major renovation. The manor house’s coral facades have been painstakingly restored, as have rustic beams, stone floors, ancient fireplaces and the original 17th-century courtyard. In addition, a new 1,000 m² spa was added. The interiors were transformed by Spanish designer Lorenzo Castillo. From 792 euros. Reservations are accepted from May 1.
In the summer, another important inauguration will take place on the island: Buñol’s son, the bet of businessman Richard Branson, the millionaire founder of the Virgin group.
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