Title: Hotel Cantarana Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Cantarana Beach hotel with full-service spa and coffee shop/cafe ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12020000/12019600/12019595/7baabea3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach yoga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12020000/12019600/12019595/e3eb27e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12020000/12019600/12019595/a8c3eec5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach yoga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12020000/12019600/12019595/abb51214.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Coffee shop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12020000/12019600/12019595/cf9492e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Tucked away in Palm Beach Estates, Hotel Cantarana offers a sun-kissed retreat near Tamarindo Beach. Enjoy beach yoga and surfing, unwind at the outdoor pool or rejuvenate with a sports massage at the spa. Savor international cuisine at Bistro Cantarana and connect with free in-room WiFi. 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This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with beach yoga and surfing. Indulge in a massage, a body treatment and a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine bistro, Bistro Cantarana, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other perks at this hotel include: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in - Multilingual staff, beach umbrellas and a front desk safe - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at Hotel Cantarana have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Bar 9.8 Exceptional 30 reviews £61 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=15083767&PinnedHotelID=15083767&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Bistro Cantarana ### Things to do - Beach yoga - Full-service spa - Outdoor pool - Surfing/bodyboarding ### Family friendly - Grocery/convenience store - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Grocery/convenience store - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (weekdays only) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - Computer station ### Outdoors - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Garden - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Couples treatment rooms - Deep-tissue massages - Facials - Sports massages - Swedish massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible business centre - Wheelchair-accessible lounge ### More - 2 buildings - 2 floors - Communal living room - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in and check-out are available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: USD 40 Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Renovations and closures The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 1 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change): - Bar/Lounge(s) - Dining venue(s) The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 September to 31 October: - Bar/Lounge - Dining venue ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (return) - Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Hotel Cantarana Playa Grande Hotel Cantarana Cantarana Playa Grande Cantarana Cantarana Hotel Playa Grande Hotel Cantarana Hotel Hotel Cantarana Cabo Velas Hotel Cantarana Hotel Cabo Velas ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hotel Cantarana have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Hotel Cantarana pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at Hotel Cantarana? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Cantarana? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Cantarana? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 40 (subject to availability). ### Does Hotel Cantarana provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 180 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Hotel Cantarana located? > Located in Palm Beach Estates, this beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Grande Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Ventanas Beach. Conchal Beach and Playa Zapotillal are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hotel Cantarana Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 9.4 Eco-friendliness ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 105 8 - Good 26 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 4 ### 8/10 Good #### Kimberly 11 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A nice place to get some rest and relaxation in a quiet neighborhood. Very nice staff. Long, walkable beach available. ##### Kimberly Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luis 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place. Can't wait to go.back. ##### Luis Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronald 5 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was small but clean and had everything we needed. Staff at the hotel was friendly and very helpful. A great alternative to the crazy hustle and bustle of Tamarindo. ##### Ronald Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SRINATH 31 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very private property close to private beach, quiet and new rooms. While our stay was short, we really liked hotel and staff. ##### SRINATH Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOSE 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Incredible beach, the hotel is small but excellent. Very safe place ##### JOSE Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paul 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The location to Playa grande 8 minute walk Multiple restaurants in walking distance, which were unique and fantastic. Ease location to rent surfboards and other beach gear Staff was fantastic Manfred our bartender was the best Concierge was very helpful and quick to respond ##### paul Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GILLIAN 8 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hotel exceeded our expectations! It was so nice to have a small kitchen with an espresso maker as well as a coffee/smoothie shop and restaurant on site. The staff was so friendly and accessible at all hours. We were able to rent last minute surfboards and enjoyed the beautiful surf and non-crowded beach that was just a very short walk down a beautiful, shaded path. We will absolutely visit this hotel again! ##### GILLIAN Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Carlos 15 Oct 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I was ripped off! Hotel was unattended, literally nobody there. No security, no reception, no restaurant, no service of any kind. Opened the gate for us and just let us there. Completely unsafe! Had to leave after the first night. ##### Carlos Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 28 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Clean Place to Chill NIce quant little hotel with 6 rooms total. Half hour drive from Tamarindo, but on basically same beach but seperated by a river. Small but nice pool, 4 minute walk to long and beatiful beach. Small upstairs restaurant was nice and food was good. Great service and communication from staff. Very freindly staff indeed. 2-3 little restaurants and bars nearby within walking distance. Low key quiet area surrounded by many upscale homes. Security guard at gate entering the neighborhood. Good pace to chill, or drive 30 minutes to Tamarindo for more people and dining and activity options. Huge King Bed, rooms come with small kitchen, gas stove, utensils, plates, microwave, refrigerator. Recommend this place for chill style ##### Thomas Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Casey 27 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities A strangely anti Costa Rica vibe. It had a very artificial unneighborly vibe. Gated beach that can only be accessed with a code. Beach was dirty. Entire common area was covered in fake, plastic grass. Very unnatural. It was common for people to not pick up after their dogs. We did not have WiFi and breakfast was not included as advertised. The advertised near by restaurants were closed for the season. Did not encourage sustainable living ( no recycling amongst other things). Reception was unhelpful, unaccommodating and seemed bothered by our very presence. ##### Casey Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle 10 Aug 2025 Hotel Cantarana and its staff are truly what made our Costa Rica trip so enjoyable. From before we even checked in, their staff was helpful and responsive regarding check in. After checking in, our room was clean and amenities were amazing! We are already planning for our return to Hotel Cantarana! ##### Danielle Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pascale 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Super bel endroit emplacement avec un accès à la plage à seulement 2 minutes à pieds. Propre, tranquille, piscine et petit patio, café et restaurant sur place. Le personnel est très gentil. Nous avons vraiment aimé. ##### Pascale Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lilliana 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hermosa propiedad el personal muy amable acceso al mar muy cerca del Hotel a unos pasos, auto check in sin problema, la comida del restaurante deliciosa en general una gran experiencia ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f48f4bf6-537f-4e10-b9e2-6dcd37a94666-1753057475945.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ae2387a2-ccea-4751-a5df-b3cc8f5bbefd-1753057473594.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a68e96b0-d63d-4e7b-ad2e-2878720bc6f3-1753057474285.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/295ef373-b72c-4bb8-bf4c-1c6c79096b0a-1753057474173.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lilliana Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aline 16 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Dois dias incríveis na Playa Grande. Hotel Cantarana foi uma excelente escolha! Tudo maravilhoso! ##### Aline Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ariana 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Un lugar perfecto para disfrutar de la playa que está a solo minutos caminando y su restaurante que tiene siempre comida muy buena. ##### Ariana Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Cute and quite area in Playa Grande Access to the hotel is down a dirt road and through a gate. The area felt very safe and quite with not much traffic. This hotel is part of a sister hotel of maybe 5 rooms that is a short walk away to get to the main office. Staff was very responsive and helpful through WhatsApp. The room was comfortable and what I would expect staying in at a nature preserve. Not luxurious if you are used to staying at a big name hotel. Access to the beach is a short walk across from the office. There is a restaurant and coffee shop at the hotel as well as other restaurants and a small market in the surrounding area that is walkable. There is also a small pool on the property. Expect to get woken up by birds or Howler monkeys in the morning. Various animals can be seen walking around the community such as Spider monkeys, coatis, or crabs. It was raining most afternoons while we were there but we did get the pleasure of a seeing the beautiful sunset at least once during our stay. I also got to see fireflies for my first time and it was amazing. This was a great place to stay if you are looking for a quite area without the hoards of people and shops like in Tamarindo. But if you want to visit Tamarindo you can walk down the beach and take an inexpensive short boat ride to Tamarindo which was much more convenient than trying to drive there. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cee283a3-73ee-45b1-b67f-518c801148f4-1751678006777.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/08750641-d6a0-4969-904b-198145274b34-1751678016651.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c4a2f56b-62a7-4fd3-a823-dc3860924cf6-1751678012577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tracey Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juergen 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Das Hotel und die Umgebung ist ideal zum Entspannen und die Natur genießen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Es gibt 3 Möglichkeiten zum Essen in der Nähe. Playa Grande ist herrlich. Wer mehr Trubel braucht, kann zu Fuß und mit einem günstigen Boottaxi (1$) nach Tamarindo. Pura vida ##### Juergen Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francisco 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Muy buen lugar ##### Francisco Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodolfo 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Había ido él a.o pasado y la baranda de la piscina estaba floja, sigue igual. La empleada que arregló la habitación dejó la puerta abierta y cuando llegamos en la noche se había metido un pequeño alacrán. Por lo demás excelente. ##### Rodolfo Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### william 29 May 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Fantastic little boutique hotel. 3 minute walk to a beautiful surfable beach ##### william Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Vishal 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was good. The only problem that i find is that the location is far away from main Tamarindo and the road leading to the property was unpaved. ##### Vishal Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sarah 16 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The best! ##### sarah Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret 16 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Amo el hotel siempre me hospedo ahí, el staff es increíble , sin embargo esta vez vi que le faltaba mantenimiento al hotel, el área verde descuidada y la piscina no estaba muy limpia ##### Margaret Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Angela 12 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful Boutique Hotel with great service. Overall a great boutique hotel. Beautiful property with great service. The front desk associates were very helpful. The food in the restaurant is great with excellent service. Unfortunately our AC didn't work and it was 32c in the room. Opening the windows just lead to a bunch of ants flooding the room. It was late when we arrived back to the room and there was nobody was around to inform. The beds are comfortable and the room was very clean. We would stay here again. ##### Angela Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimmy 5 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Maybe an older property but it’s clean and quiet ##### Jimmy Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Stuttgart](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stuttgart-Hotels.d6047258.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Wichita](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wichita-Hotels.d6058350.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Riad Laurence Olivier](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Riad-Laurence-Olivier.h19146124.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Mijas Costa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Mijas-Costa-Hotels.s50-0-d6279083.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Concert Square](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Concert-Square-Hotels.0-l553248621532491156-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Pullman Sydney Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Pullman-Sydney-Airport.h15271653.Hotel-Information) > > [Korina Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thasos-Hotels-Korina-Hotel.h12591922.Hotel-Information) > > [Riad Tahyra](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Riad-Tahyra.h42692134.Hotel-Information) > > [Marlborough Arms Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodstock-Hotels-Marlborough-Arms-Hotel.h3045714.Hotel-Information) > > [Centra Wharf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Canary-Wharf-Studios.h20260044.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Hotels in Gower Peninsula](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gower-Peninsula-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d6359376-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Spa Hotels in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chamonix-Mont-Blanc-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d6050949-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [5 Star Hotels in Corralejo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Corralejo-Hotels.s50-0-d6049905.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Hyde Park Picture House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hyde-Park-Picture-House-Hotels.0-l553248621533023330-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [MotelOne Hotels in Milan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Milan-Hotels-Motel-One.0-0-d180012--bMotelOne.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Scotlands Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pitlochry-Hotels-Scotlands-Spa-Hotel.h478198.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in French Quarter](https://www.expedia.co.uk/French-Quarter-New-Orleans-Hotels.0-n800072-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Newcastle-International-Airport.h4603156.Hotel-Information) > > [SenS Hotel and Spa Conference Ubud Town Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ubud-Hotels-SenS-Hotel-And-Spa-Conference-Ubud-Town-Centre.h10915855.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Inglaterra Sevilla](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seville-Hotels-Inglaterra-Hotel.h20952.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Wick (WIC)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/wic/edinburgh-to-wick) > > [Flights from Shimla (SLV) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/slv/del/shimla-to-delhi) > > [Flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/smf/lax/sacramento-to-los-angeles) > > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Catania (CTA)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/cta/manchester-to-catania) ### Cars > [Car hire in Ballyclare](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ballyclare.d182706.Car-Hire-Guide) > > [Car hire in Jasná](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Jasna.d6342149.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Sozopol](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sozopol.d6049019.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Denpasar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Denpasar.d1054.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### General > [Visit Vilafortuny](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vilafortuny.dx6357067) > > [Visit Almeria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Almeria.dx2045)