Hotel Rural El Mondalon

Hotel Rural El Mondalón in Gran Canaria is a small country hotel, located in a unique position on the edge of the Bandama Natural Monument volcanic caldera.

The garden is a happy blend of lawn and terrace bordered by shrubs and fields. The swimming pool has it’s own broad terrace with sunbeds. It features solar heating, a waterfall and hydromassage jets. There are superb views of the volcanic landscape and mountains. A central patio courtyard with a tree covered porch leads to the upper guest rooms and a lounge.

There are two choices for eating at El Mondalón. The Mondalón Restaurant is a suave glass-fronted room facing out onto a restaurant terrace overlooking the vineyards. It serves innovative Canarian cuisine. For a more rustic and informal environment, the Bodegón is a substantial stone building with a high ceiling and a wooden roof. The food is traditional, made with the finest local ingredients and with a very personal touch. The origin of the Bodegón is as a wine bodega, and the El Mondalón wine (from the hotel’s own vineyard) is still produced there.

The air-conditioned rooms at El Mondalón include a minibar, heating, a safe, tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. Two types of pillow are available and the modern bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Four of the rooms have their own terrace with a garden table and chairs.

The coast is less than 2 miles away, but it is the mountain scenery and most especially the Caldera de Bandama which makes this location stand out. The crater has the most perfect symmetry of any in the Canaries. It’s 1000m in diameter and 200m deep. It will take about 30 minutes to follow the trail to the bottom where there is the remarkable archaeological site, a cave that served as a home for prehistoric inhabitants of Gran Canaria.

Meals

There are two choices for eating at El Mondalón. The Mondalón Restaurant is a suave glass-fronted room facing out onto a restaurant terrace overlooking the vineyards. It serves innovative Canarian cuisine. For a more rustic and informal environment, the Bodegón is a substantial stone building with a high ceiling and a wooden roof. The food is traditional, made with the finest local ingredients and with a very personal touch. The origin of the Bodegón is as a wine bodega, and the El Mondalón wine (from the hotel’s own vineyard) is still produced there.

Out and About

Walking (especially the Ruta Caldera de Bandama)
Beaches (the coast is only a couple of miles away)
Horse-riding
Golf

Places to visit:
Caldera de Bandama
La Vega de San Mateo has several protected nature reserves and places to visit, such as "Camaretas", "Hoya de Gamonal", "Los Pozos de Las Nieves" and the route of "La Mina" (a canyon). 
In the town of San Mateo, the farmers market is open on Saturdays and Sundays.
San Mateo Church
The "Gofiomill" ("gofio" is a typical Canarian flour made from toasted corn grains)
"Cho Limones" local history museum
Las Palmas, capital of Gran Canaria

Air-conditioned rooms with a touch of country and a touch of modernity. Facilities include television, safe, telephone, minibar and an en-suite bathroom.

Larger rooms in a similar style, with a sitting area.