Hostal El Gallo

Marbella


In expensive Marbella, El Gallo – a traditional Spanish bar with a few rooms upstairs – is what you might call a rough in the diamond. Run by a welcoming family, it inhabits a narrow whitewashed street with flower boxes and throwback charm, and has all you need for a comfortable but economical stay.


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