Otinar Castle

This was an unusual place to stay overnight on our way further South in Spain. The location was accurately given by both Google Maps and Waze. You have to trust them as the approach looks a bit unlikely as you get nearer. May be tricky if arriving in the dark. We were a bit nervous about the entry process using links on our phones but it was all very easy in practice. Just be sure to have mobile signal & power in your battery. We had the place to ourselves so it felt like staying in a huge Airbnb. The kitchen facilities were very useful. One big piece of advice; there are no restaurants or food shops in the near vicinity so I’d suggest doing a food shop before arrival if you don’t want to drive again later. There’s a large Carrefour about 5 mins drive away.

Our visit was to break the journey between Valencia and Malaga. Easy to find on edge of N322. Plenty of free parking. Pleasant welcome, given spacious room with large balcony on first floor (113). Two wide comfortable single beds, spacious bathroom with large fluffy towels. Shower over bath and immediate really hot water in shower (no waiting minutes for the hot water to come through). There is a friendly cafe opening at 07.00 until midnight, which doubles as a restaurant in the evening. There is a designated restaurant, presumably reserved for functions. Good varied evening menu del dia,(€9.50) in addition to plenty of choice on the cafe menu. Good choice of wines. Would stay here again if passing throught the area.