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Cortijo El Sotillo

Carretera Entrada San José, s/n
Rated 8.6 in 1081 reviews

Cortijo El Sotillo is a charming hotel situated in the picturesque village of San José, Spain, providing a unique blend of rustic Andalusian charm and modern comfort. Nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, this boutique hotel offers guests an authentic experience of the region's natural beauty and cultural heritage.

The historic building, originally a traditional Spanish farmhouse, has been thoughtfully converted into a welcoming retreat that seamlessly integrates with its surroundings. Guests are greeted with the warmth and hospitality that define the Andalusian spirit, ensuring a relaxed and memorable stay.

The decor at Cortijo El Sotillo reflects its rural origins, with handcrafted furnishings, earthy tones, and traditional architectural elements that create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Each room is meticulously designed to provide a comfortable sanctuary, featuring amenities that cater to the needs of contemporary travelers while retaining a sense of timeless elegance.

The hotel's restaurant offers a culinary journey through the flavors of Andalusia, with a menu that emphasizes locally sourced ingredients and traditional recipes. Guests can savor regional dishes that highlight the rich and diverse culinary heritage of the area, all while enjoying the serene views of the surrounding landscape.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the hotel's proximity to pristine beaches, hiking trails, and natural attractions of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, making it an ideal base for exploring the region. Cortijo El Sotillo promises a serene and authentic Andalusian experience, perfect for those seeking tranquility and a connection to nature.

 Swimming pool
 Golf courses < 20 km
 Sea < 1 km

Climate and Weather

January
 17°
 8°
 14°
 6
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
February
 18°
 9°
 14°
 7
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
March
 20°
 11°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
April
 22°
 13°
 16°
 9
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
May
 25°
 16°
 18°
 10
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
June
 29°
 19°
 21°
 11
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
July
 32°
 22°
 24°
 12
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
August
 32°
 22°
 24°
 11
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
September
 29°
 19°
 23°
 9
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
October
 25°
 16°
 21°
 7
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
November
 21°
 12°
 18°
 6
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
December
 18°
 9°
 15°
 6
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in San José and near Cortijo El Sotillo

Asador La Chumbera in Agua Amarga
Asador La Chumbera
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La Villa Agua Amarga in Agua Amarga
La Villa Agua Amarga
24.5km / 15.2mi
Cala Higuera
Cala Higuera
1.4km / 0.87mi
Playa de San José
Playa de San José
0.8km / 0.49mi
Parque de "La Molina"
Parque de "La Molina"
330m / 360yd
Playa de La Calilla
Playa de La Calilla
1.5km / 0.94mi
Molino del Collado de San José
Molino del Collado de San José
1.8km / 1.1mi
Torre de Calahiguera
Torre de Calahiguera
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2km / 1.3mi
Noria Segunda del Cortijo Torre Blanca
2.2km / 1.4mi
Playa de los Genoveses
Playa de los Genoveses
Beach in Spain
2.5km / 1.6mi
Mónsul Beach
Mónsul Beach
Beach in Almería province, Spain
5.5km / 3.4mi
Castillo de San Felipe
Castillo de San Felipe
Cultural property in Níjar, Spain
5.3km / 3.3mi
Aljibe del Cortijo de Mónsul
4.2km / 2.6mi
Playa del Arco
Playa del Arco
5.5km / 3.4mi
Cala de la Media Luna
Cala de la Media Luna
5.8km / 3.6mi
Playa del Peñón Blanco
Playa del Peñón Blanco
7.1km / 4.4mi
Cala Carbón
Cala Carbón
6.2km / 3.9mi
Cala Rajá
Cala Rajá
Beach in Spain
8km / 4.9mi
Cala Arena
Cala Arena
8.7km / 5.4mi
Cala del Corralete
Cala del Corralete
Beach in Spain
9.2km / 5.7mi
Los Albaricoques
Los Albaricoques
Human settlement in Almería Province, Andalusia, Spain
8.9km / 5.6mi
Jardín Botánico del Albardinal
Jardín Botánico del Albardinal
Botanical garden in Andalusia
10.5km / 6.5mi
Torre de San Miguel
Torre de San Miguel
Cultural property in Almería, Spain
11.9km / 7.4mi
Minas de oro de Rodalquilar
Minas de oro de Rodalquilar
Abandoned mine in Spain
10.4km / 6.4mi
SS Arna
11.4km / 7.1mi
Noria del Cortijo Los Hernández
Noria del Cortijo Los Hernández
11km / 6.9mi
Noria en Rambla del Granadillo
Noria en Rambla del Granadillo
11.8km / 7.3mi
Iglesia del Inmaculado Corazón de María, Rodalquilar
Iglesia del Inmaculado Corazón de María, Rodalquilar
10.4km / 6.5mi
Cala de el Carnaje
Cala de el Carnaje
Beach in Spain
11.1km / 6.9mi
Cortijo del Fraile
Cortijo del Fraile
10.9km / 6.8mi
San Miguel de Cabo de Gata
San Miguel de Cabo de Gata
Beach in Spain
10.7km / 6.7mi
Iglesia de las Salinas
Iglesia de las Salinas
Church building in Almería, Spain
10.1km / 6.3mi
Las Amoladeras
Las Amoladeras
Beach in Spain
13.8km / 8.6mi
Cala de la Polacra
Cala de la Polacra
Beach in Spain
12.7km / 7.9mi
Playa del Charco
Playa del Charco
13.7km / 8.5mi
Playazo de Rodalquilar
Playazo de Rodalquilar
Beach in Rodalquilar, Spain
13.4km / 8.3mi
Church of San Miguel de Cabo de Gata
Church of San Miguel de Cabo de Gata
Church in Spain
12km / 7.5mi
Castillo de San Ramón
Castillo de San Ramón
Castle in Spain
13.9km / 8.6mi
Los Alumbres Tower
Los Alumbres Tower
Cultural property in Níjar, Spain
12.5km / 7.8mi
Torre de los Lobos
Cultural property in Níjar, Spain
12.2km / 7.6mi
Playa de las Negras
Playa de las Negras
15km / 9.3mi
Torregarcía
Torregarcía
Beach in Spain
17km / 10.6mi
Torre Torregarcía
Torre Torregarcía
Cultural property in Almería, Spain
17.7km / 11mi
Ermita de Torre García
Ermita de Torre García
18km / 11.2mi
Cala Hernández
16.9km / 10.5mi
Garum Roman Factory
Garum Roman Factory
17.5km / 10.9mi
Cala de San Pedro
Cala de San Pedro
18.6km / 11.6mi

What to do in San José and near Cortijo El Sotillo

Cala Higuera
Cala Higuera
1.4km / 0.87mi
Playa de San José
Playa de San José
0.8km / 0.49mi
Parque de "La Molina"
Parque de "La Molina"
330m / 360yd
Playa de La Calilla
Playa de La Calilla
1.5km / 0.94mi
Molino del Collado de San José
Molino del Collado de San José
1.8km / 1.1mi
Torre de Calahiguera
Torre de Calahiguera
Cultural property in Níjar, Spain
2km / 1.3mi
Noria Segunda del Cortijo Torre Blanca
2.2km / 1.4mi
Playa de los Genoveses
Playa de los Genoveses
Beach in Spain
2.5km / 1.6mi
Mónsul Beach
Mónsul Beach
Beach in Almería province, Spain
5.5km / 3.4mi
Castillo de San Felipe
Castillo de San Felipe
Cultural property in Níjar, Spain
5.3km / 3.3mi
Aljibe del Cortijo de Mónsul
4.2km / 2.6mi
Playa del Arco
Playa del Arco
5.5km / 3.4mi
Cala de la Media Luna
Cala de la Media Luna
5.8km / 3.6mi
Playa del Peñón Blanco
Playa del Peñón Blanco
7.1km / 4.4mi
Cala Carbón
Cala Carbón
6.2km / 3.9mi
Cala Rajá
Cala Rajá
Beach in Spain
8km / 4.9mi
Cala Arena
Cala Arena
8.7km / 5.4mi
Cala del Corralete
Cala del Corralete
Beach in Spain
9.2km / 5.7mi
Los Albaricoques
Los Albaricoques
Human settlement in Almería Province, Andalusia, Spain
8.9km / 5.6mi
Jardín Botánico del Albardinal
Jardín Botánico del Albardinal
Botanical garden in Andalusia
10.5km / 6.5mi
Torre de San Miguel
Torre de San Miguel
Cultural property in Almería, Spain
11.9km / 7.4mi
Minas de oro de Rodalquilar
Minas de oro de Rodalquilar
Abandoned mine in Spain
10.4km / 6.4mi
SS Arna
11.4km / 7.1mi
Noria del Cortijo Los Hernández
Noria del Cortijo Los Hernández
11km / 6.9mi
Noria en Rambla del Granadillo
Noria en Rambla del Granadillo
11.8km / 7.3mi
Iglesia del Inmaculado Corazón de María, Rodalquilar
Iglesia del Inmaculado Corazón de María, Rodalquilar
10.4km / 6.5mi
Cala de el Carnaje
Cala de el Carnaje
Beach in Spain
11.1km / 6.9mi
Cortijo del Fraile
Cortijo del Fraile
10.9km / 6.8mi
San Miguel de Cabo de Gata
San Miguel de Cabo de Gata
Beach in Spain
10.7km / 6.7mi
Iglesia de las Salinas
Iglesia de las Salinas
Church building in Almería, Spain
10.1km / 6.3mi

Golf courses

Escuela Pública de Golf El Toyo
Escuela Pública de Golf El Toyo
19.5km / 12.1mi
Cortijo Grande Club de Golf
Cortijo Grande Club de Golf
41.7km / 25.9mi
La Envía Golf
La Envía Golf
45.5km / 28.3mi
Albatros Mini Golf
Albatros Mini Golf
45.9km / 28.5mi
Club de Golf Playa Serena
Club de Golf Playa Serena
18 hole, par 72
46.6km / 28.9mi
Marina Golf Mojácar
Marina Golf Mojácar
18, par 71
49.3km / 30.6mi

About San José

San José, located in the picturesque Almería province, offers a tranquil experience for visitors. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the local culture is by exploring the Natural Park of Cabo de Gata-Níjar. This area is known for its stunning landscapes, unique geological formations, and a variety of hiking trails that cater to different skill levels. The park is also home to some of the region's most beautiful beaches, such as Playa de los Genoveses and Playa de Mónsul, which are perfect for a relaxing day by the sea.

Another enjoyable activity is to wander through the charming village center, where you can appreciate the whitewashed buildings typical of Andalusian architecture. The quaint streets are lined with local shops, cafes, and restaurants that showcase traditional Spanish cuisine. Sampling local dishes, particularly fresh seafood, is an essential part of the experience.

For those interested in history, visiting the Cultural Center can provide insights into the local heritage and ongoing cultural events. The center often hosts art exhibitions and workshops that highlight the region's artistic contributions.

Lastly, if you're looking for a bit of adventure, consider engaging in water sports, such as kayaking or snorkeling, which offer a different perspective of the breathtaking coastline. Whether you prefer relaxing on the beach or exploring the natural surroundings, San José offers a diverse range of activities that cater to various interests.




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